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  • Press release 05/2014 from 29.01.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Putting power gluttons on a diet

    smartphones

    … adaptors which stay plugged in unnecessarily Source: Tolola / iStock / Thinkstock The average household of two can save 250 euros through more economical use of energy. A new brochure by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) about saving energy in the home (Energiesparen … ecolabel are the most environmentally friendly in that product group. Associated content Links order free energy meter (in German) Blue Angel ecolabel information …

  • Press release 10/2016 from 18.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    First round table on marine litter

    beach with a lot of plastic waste coming from the sea

    … Joint press release by the German Environment Agency, the Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear … the tourism industry, environmental associations and artists. Associated content Documents Runder Tisch Meeresmüll All press releases Tags marine litter …

  • Press release 08/2024 from 26.02.2024 | Last changed: 28.02.2024

    Consumer protection: Success against greenwashing

    Das Bild zeigt ein Frau beim Onlineshopping an ihrem Laptop.

    … website Misleading environmental claims, so-called green claims, have no place on the Internet Source: Gorodenkoff Productions OU / stock.adobe.com The European consumer protection network CPC (Consumer Protection Cooperation), … by companies operating throughout Europe are uncovered and remedied. Associated content Links European Commission press release on the action Role of the UBA in …

  • Press release 57/2014 from 23.12.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Coffee machines and IT devices to use electricity more efficiently

    coffee machine

    … Joint press release with the Federal Ministry for the Environment Coffee machines and IT devices to use electricity more efficiently … at national level. Finally, the Member States vote on the new rules. Associated content Links detailed information about different product groups (in German) All …

  • News from 10.05.2021 | Last changed: 12.05.2021

    CAP-Reform 2013: Limited environmental impact, high costs

    Acker, der teils begrünt, teils frisch angebaut wurde. Die Furchen auf dem frisch bepflanzten Acker sind tief. Am Horizont sind vereinzelte Laubbäume und Himmel zu sehen.

    … CAP-Reform 2013: Limited environmental impact, high costs The CAP has a considerable impact on the national agricultural policy. Source: Martina Chirnielewski / Fotolia.com In … a national responsibility - a decision on this has not yet been taken. Associated content Publications Limited environmental impact and high costs All news Tags …

  • Press release 19/2021 from 29.04.2021 | Last changed: 10.06.2021

    Germans consider environmental protection and climate action highly relevant – despite coronavirus pandemic

    Ein Mädchen in einem Supermarkt

    … for action in agriculture and food sector Source: puhimec / Fotolia.com Despite the coronavirus pandemic, 65 percent of Germans consider environmental protection … very important issue. Climate action in particular remains just as important during the pandemic for 70 percent and has actually become more important for 16 percent. … and the environmental awareness research in the area of environment. Associated content Umwelt- und Klimaschutz auch im Corona-Jahr 2020 unter den wichtigsten …

  • Press release 08/2022 from 31.01.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2022

    Avoiding pollutants in construction materials

    Luftaufnahme eines Neubaugebiets

    … tiles, exterior rendering and plastered facades can release harmful substances into the environment during the building phase, says a new study by the German Environment Agency (UBA). The … friendly building products and ease the burden on the urban environment. Associated content Links More info: Pollutants from buildings in the urban environment …

  • Press release 26/2019 from 15.08.2019 | Last changed: 01.11.2019

    Plenty of sun and wind sets electricity records in Germany

    Photovoltaikanlage auf dem Dach des Umweltbundesamtes in Dessau-Roßlau

    … of sunshine and wind gave electricity production from renewable energy sources a further boost Source: Martin Stallmann / Umweltbundesamt In the first half of 2019 electricity produced from renewable energies made notable … have been located at the German Environment Agency in Dessau-Roßlau. Associated content Stromerzeugung aus erneuerbaren Energien in den Halbjahren 2015-2018 Source: …

  • Press release 04/2020 from 31.01.2020 | Last changed: 19.02.2020

    Youth study: Climate action and environmental protection are popular among young people

    junge Frauen am Laptop

    … Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety … the transport and packaging of consumer goods are considered negative. Associated content Gallery: Fotos von der Vorstellung der Jugendstudie Next Previous caption …

  • Press release 36/2018 from 19.11.2018 | Last changed: 06.12.2018

    Only few waste household appliances are properly collected for recycling

    Waschmaschinen auf einem Haufen

    … many valuable raw materials. Source: djama / Fotolia.com Germany narrowly missed the collection rate of 45 percent for waste electronic and electrical equipment … two million tonnes of new electrical equipment is sold in Germany per year. Nevertheless, the rate of proper disposal of WEEE is still too low. Used washing machines … Germany will be showing how this is done from 17 to 25 November 2018.   Associated content Elektroaltgeräte-Sammlungsmengen und -quote 2016 Source: Umweltbundesamt …

  • Press release 10/2018 from 12.04.2018 | Last changed: 12.07.2018

    UBA issues recommendations to fight micropollutants in water bodies

    Ein Reagenzkolben vor grüner Wiese, darin Wasser.

    … issues recommendations to fight micropollutants in water bodies Take precautions rather than restorative measures to prevent long-term problems Sophisticated … Source: Vasily Merkushev / Fotolia.com Pharmaceutical drug residues, biocides and other chemicals in even the smallest concentrations can have a negative impact on the … of today threaten to become the costly pollution legacies of tomorrow. Associated content Links Stakeholder Dialog Spurenstoffe Topic page "Pharmaceuticals" Topic …