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  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    Projects

    … management of harmful organisms, the German Environment Agency (UBA) conducted and still conducts several projects. last update on 23.11.2022 Until now, the … “Blue Angel” for biocide-free anti-fouling solutions (incl. efficacy requirements) Concept study for the development and validation of criteria for the assessment of … possible alternatives to creosote as wood preservative (only German) New management concepts: How to avoid biocidal pollutants in construction materials Urban rat …

  • Article from 21.08.2022 | Last changed: 16.08.2023

    Reference Values for Assessing Micropollutants in Water Bodies

    … you will find an overview of reference values for assessing the human toxicological and ecotoxicological risk of micropollutants in water bodies. Threshold or guideline … (60 kg body weight). Drinking Water Limit Values According to the Ordinance on the Quality of Water Intended for Human Consumption (Drinking Water Ordinance) The … and 3.0 µg/l. If an HRIV is exceeded, an action HRIV can be derived based on the concept of action values, which can be up to ten times an HRIV for a limited period …

  • Article from 20.09.2022 | Last changed: 15.11.2024

    Staff of the German Centre for Micropollutants

    … assessment of chemicals Prioritisation of pollutants Environmental Quality Standards Sue Martina Starke Scientific Officer Specialised topics: … toxicity Specialised topics:  Exotoxicological assessment of micropollutants Conception, management and moderation of Round Tables Tags micropollutant substance …

  • Article from 20.09.2022 | Last changed: 25.08.2023

    The German Centre for Micropollutants: About us

    … The German Centre for Micropollutants: About us Learn more about the goals and tasks of the German Centre for Micropollutants. last update on 20.09.2022 Background Our waters and wastewater are increasingly polluted by what are known as trace substances … may also have a long-term adverse effect on the condition of water bodies and the quality of drinking water. Many of these chemicals enter our waters via wastewater …

  • Article from 29.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2023

    Assessing and regulating of chemical mixtures under REACH

    zwei Reagenzgläser mit verschiedenen Flüssigkeiten

    Assessing and regulating of chemical mixtures under REACH Mixtures Source: Olivier / … mixture toxicity based on the toxicity of individual chemicals, two different concepts, have been established, which rely on different underlying assumptions: …

  • Article from 28.11.2024 | Last changed: 28.11.2024

    Commercial Refrigeration

    refrigeration unit

    … Adobe Stock / Grispb Commercial refrigeration systems are used to keep goods fresh and deep-frozen, especially foodstuffs, but also flowers and pharmaceutical products. They are installed, for example, in specialist food retailers and in catering applications. Nowadays, climate-friendly solutions with natural …

  • Article from 15.05.2024 | Last changed: 08.11.2024

    The Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement

    H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President and other participants onstage during the Closing Plenary at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 at Expo City Dubai on December 13, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

    … concluded in 2023 with a decision at COP28 on the way forward to increase action and support to effectively address climate change. last update on 15.05.2024 … of action for increasing mitigation efforts were identified. An analysis of equity concepts showed that the application of one concept only may not be sufficient to …

  • Article from 20.07.2020 | Last changed: 27.07.2020

    Electrical and electronic waste

    Old televisions and computer monitors on a pile.

    Electrical and electronic waste End-of-life electrical and electronic devices are not waste, for they contain valuable resources Source: … serves the cause of sustainable resource conservation, while also improving our quality of life. For if we do not ask ourselves what we really need in life, we …

  • Article from 19.03.2024 | Last changed: 19.03.2024

    Climate protection and energy policy in Germany

    transformer station

    Climate protection and energy policy in Germany The most eco-friendly energy is the energy which is … of the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement Tags climate policy energy concept energy policy energy transition … The federal government’s energy plan (the …

  • Article from 22.01.2014 | Last changed: 03.11.2020

    End-of-life-vehicles

    Pressed old cars in a junkyard

    … replete with recyclable steel, copper, light metals, precious metals, glass, tires and plastic. But these vehicles also contain environmental pollutants such as motor oil, brake fluid, CFCs and lead. Hence when a car is scrapped, it’s essential that it be drained, … Altfahrzeuge issues a list of all such authorized providers. Current problems High-quality glass and plastic recycling There is still room for improvement in the …

  • Article from 19.10.2017 | Last changed: 26.02.2018

    Plastics

    nach Farben sortiertes Plastikgranulat

    … / Fotolia.com Certain types of products such as packaging, electrical devices and cars are made of plastic in whole or in part, and at some point become waste. In the interest of recovering these plastics, … plastic waste is primarily to be collected separately to facilitate a high-quality recycling. Remaining waste of mixed plastics is to be treated in sorting …