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Article from 15.07.2024 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

Mobile air conditioning with climate-friendly refrigerant CO2

Silver VW Touran in front of the UBA headquarters.

… has a high cooling capacity, is non-flammable, generates no decomposition products, and is available at low cost worldwide. Refrigeration branch designates the natural refrigerant CO 2 as R744 (R stands for "refrigerant"). CO 2 can also be used to operate heat pumps for efficient … der Markteinführung von Pkw- Klimaanlagen mit dem Kältemittel CO2 (R744) Documents More environmentally friendly mobile air conditioning systems needed now …

Article from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 24.03.2020

EU law for construction products

… The EU member states may keep their variably strict levels of protection and limit values. European harmonisation of test methods disburdens manufacturers … details are elaborated in harmonised European standards and European assessment documents. Precondition for CE marking and for the free marketing and use connected …

Article from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 29.09.2015

Odours from building products

a young woman takes a smell at one of different glass plungers which are set out in a row

… the laboratory Source: Hermann-Rietschel-Institut der TU Berlin Refurbishing is fun and it beautifies the home. However, hazardous substances frequently lurk in building products - joint sealants, paints and varnishes. Building products which outgas volatile organic compounds (VOC) and … The emissions standards are stringent. Results of 2011 research project and expert workshop in 2010 At an expert conference held in March 2010 the UBA, HRI, BAM and …

Article from 04.04.2024 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

Statutes and regulations

… Statutes and regulations Statutory regulations are aimed protection of the environment. Source: AllebaziB / Fotolia.com Fluorinated greenhouse gases and CFC are governed by international environmental treaties (Kyoto Protocol, … Hydrofluorocarbon Emission Reduction: A Crucial Contribution to Climate Protection Documents Global Warming Potential (GWP) of certain substances and mixtures (341.92 …

Article from 02.09.2013 | Last changed: 25.03.2014

Environmental product declarations for construction products

… product declarations for construction products provide guidance in the selection and ease the documentation of products in the construction process. They also provide the … (EPD) for construction products provide important information about products and their use. They help to choose materials for building and provide a basis for …

Article from 06.03.2013 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings

… Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings The Blue Angel is the world’s first and oldest environmental protection label. Source: Blauer Engel Good health and …

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Important Environmental Indicators

… German Environment Agency. These indicators are particularly relevant for German and international environmental policy. Click on the images to view the indicators. … German Environment Agency. These indicators are particularly relevant for German and international environmental policy. Click on the images to view the indicators. … German language . Umweltindikatoren Filter by topic Chemicals Climate Energy Air Land, soil, terrestrial ecosystems Water Health and environment Resource Conservation …

Article from 15.01.2021 | Last changed: 15.01.2021

Notification procedure

… shipments of non-green-listed wastes are subject to a prior written notification and consent procedure. This also applies to wastes for which a permit is required. … to the competent authority of dispatch by filling in the notification and movement document and submitting additional documents. The instructions for completing the forms give advice and also fix the …

Article from 09.09.2022 | Last changed: 12.09.2022

Information requirements

… wastes can be shipped transfrontier without written consent. Such movements must be documented using the form “Consignment Information”, insofar as not otherwise … Green waste Transfrontier shipments of green-listed wastes pursuant to Annexes III and IIIB, as well as green-listed mixtures of wastes pursuant to Annex IIIA in … content of the regulation in a accessible manner, was updated Associated content Documents Country List (404.04 kB) Consignment Information Information requirements …

Article from 10.03.2021 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

Focal Point to the Basel Convention (Germany)

… permits for transfrontier shipment of wastes through Germany, answers queries, and advises businesses and government agencies. last update on 10.03.2021 Tasks of … have given rise to numerous questions to which the UBA provides answers in an FAQ document known as the FAQ-List. In the interest of simplifying the task of … of Basel Convention Colloquium: 20 Years Focal Point to the Basel Convention Documents VVA - Consolidated Waste Lists (291.21 kB) Dr. Joachim Wuttke: …

Article from 05.04.2022 | Last changed: 13.01.2023

Legal Basis

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… laws contribute to a cleaner environment Source: virtua73 / Fotolia.com Laws and regulations concerning transfrontier shipment of waste are based on the Basel … BMU Basler Übereinkommen Basel Convention Guidance Document on the interpretation of Directive 2008/98/EC Documents Directive 2008/98/EC on waste and repealing certain Directives (143.31 kB) …

Article from 11.01.2019 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

Transfrontier shipment of wastes

… wastes A complex regulatory system prevents waste from simply being shipped to a landfill abroad. Source: CC Vision As late as the mid 1970s, hazardous waste has been disposed of illegally in Germany and abroad. This scandalous situation prompted a worldwide desire to ban or control … the Basel Convention (SBC) Colloquium: 20 Years Focal Point to the Basel Convention Documents 10 Jahre Anlaufstelle Basler Übereinkommen & 6. Internationale EDEN …