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  • Article from 29.05.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Information about chemicals in consumer products

    … and/or other surfactants intended for washing and cleaning processes. Detergents may be in any form (liquid, powder, paste, bar, cake, moulded piece, shape, etc.) … by 2030 is a core requirement. In 2022, the European Commission published its draft Regulation on the sustainable use of plant protection products (SUR). It is to …

  • Article from 22.04.2016 | Last changed: 22.04.2016

    Organic-waste treatment

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … by the UBA titled Aufwand und Nutzen einer optimierten Bioabfallverwertung, in 2008 there were around 1,000 composting plants and 85 anaerobic digestion plants in … by the UBA titled Aufwand und Nutzen einer optimierten Bioabfallverwertung, in 2008 there were around 1,000 composting plants and 85 anaerobic digestion plants in …

  • Article from 01.09.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    PARC – Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals

    boy sitting between flowers in front of a hillside

    … and recommendations Introduction to the Partnership Framework of the Partnership In May 2022, the partnership "European Partnership for the Assessment of the Risk from … in the field of chemicals assessment. The partnership will span seven years (May 2022 to April 2029) with a total budget of €400 million and is supported by the … risks – Case studies, needs and recommendations … Framework of the Partnership In May 2022, the partnership "European Partnership for the Assessment of the Risk from …

  • Article from 15.04.2016 | Last changed: 15.04.2016

    Waste containing asbestos

    Construction workers in white protective suits and respirators in a corrugated asbestos roof.

    … The fact that this hazard is designated as H7 (carcinogenic) in Directive 2008/98/EC Annex III means that all types of waste containing asbestos listed in the … to turn up in various components, whereby the stones that actually store the heat may contain chrome VI compounds and other pollutants. Hence by law, only specialized …

  • Article from 23.03.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Resilience in the face of multiple crises

    Book blooming out of a tree

    … fuels. In consequence, their intention to respond to a variety of risk scenarios may increase energy dependency and thus risk further fragilizing societies' … this transformation cannot merely be considered as intellectual enterprises but may involve or even require a transformation of human modes of thinking and …

  • Article from 17.04.2015 | Last changed: 17.04.2015

    Wastes containing POPs and PCB

    transformer station

    … containing PCBs, since by law only a portion of the capacity of these facilities may be used for such waste. The exact amount depends on waste PCB content and the … containing PCBs, since by law only a portion of the capacity of these facilities may be used for such waste. The exact amount depends on waste PCB content and the …

  • Article from 18.03.2014 | Last changed: 05.04.2016

    Hazardous waste

    Workers remove asbestos roof sheets

    … hazardous substance concentration or hazard properties. Annex III  to the Directive 2008/98/EC (Waste Framework Directive) defines 15 hazard criteria (H-criteria) that … and 1999/45/EC (Dangerous Preparations Directive), both of which were superseded in 2008 by Regulation No 1272/2008/EC ( CLP - Classification, Labeling and Packaging Regulation). The EWL is …

  • Article from 29.03.2023 | Last changed: 23.04.2024

    Deep-sea mining

    … far remained largely untouched. Essentially, three types of environmental impacts may be differentiated: First, the extraction of mineral resources may negatively impact biodiversity, as for instancethe manganese nodules themselves …

  • Article from 05.12.2025 | Last changed: 05.12.2025

    Sustainable lifestyles: NiCE - From niche to centre

    young woman offers things to swap instead of buy in modern furnished store

    … project is funded by the EU Interreg programme for Central Europe and will run from May 2023 to April 2026. Course of the project Period 5: Mai 2025 – October 2025 On 10 May 2025, Würzburg hosted its first bicycle cinema as part of the NiCE local pilot … particularly via social media and the project partners' networks. Period 3: May 2024 – October 2024 The first pilot activities have started in the third project …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Series: Greenhouse gas-neutral administrations

    keywhole in concrete wall

    … Disclaimer: The perspectives presented in the discussions are personal views and may not reflect the official perspective of the German Environment Agency. … … Disclaimer: The perspectives presented in the discussions are personal views and may not reflect the official perspective of the German Environment Agency. …