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  • Article from 05.01.2024 | Last changed: 11.01.2024

    Waste prevention

    A waste container being emptied

    … ),which for the first time summarized existing measures in a collection of examples, selected waste prevention measures at governmental level (i.e. at federal, … und Konzipierung einer zielgruppenspezifischen Kommunikation “), everyday practices of using and consuming various products in different social groups …

  • Article from 20.01.2014 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Waste management

    Waste sorting facilitie

    … and social effects are to be taken into account as well. Thus waste management practices in Germany systematically aim to minimize waste generation and maximize … also intended to ensure environmentally sound recovery and disposal of end-of-life goods. Between 325 and 350 million tons (net) of waste are produced in Germany each …

  • Article from 07.12.2021 | Last changed: 07.12.2021

    Ammunition in the sea

    Gefahren durch Munitionsaltlasten für Schifffahrt, Fischerei, menschliche Gesundheit und das Meeresökosystem

    … its full effectiveness as a skin warfare agent if it reaches the sea surface, for example by getting caught in fishing nets, and comes into contact with the skin … its full effectiveness as a skin warfare agent if it reaches the sea surface, for example by getting caught in fishing nets, and comes into contact with the skin …

  • Article from 12.03.2025 | Last changed: 28.10.2025

    Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES)

    woman lworking on a computer

    … a sustainable planet in the digital age in global fora and related communities of practice, and by cultivating action through the broader CODES network. Aim and … and sustainable digital transformation The aim of the final paper is to present practical, implementable solutions based on previous normative approaches and to …

  • Article from 29.04.2025 | Last changed: 29.04.2025

    Marine governance: How can effective marine protection succeed?

    … exclusive rights of use here. The resources there belong to everyone and no one.  Examples of global ocean governance include the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda with … to regulate the use and protection of marine ecosystems. In order to achieve a good status of the marine regions, the OSPAR North-East Atlantic Environmental …

  • Article from 15.06.2020 | Last changed: 24.06.2020

    Examples of Good Practice In Natech Risk Management

    Examples of Good Practice In Natech Risk Management How to prevent chemical accidents due to natural … substances which may cause harm to humans or the environment? Below you will find Good Practice Examples in Natech Risk Management which were collected in the …

  • Article from 15.06.2020 | Last changed: 16.07.2020

    Natural Hazards Triggering Technical Accidents (Natech)

    Lightning and technical installation

    … natural hazards such as lightning or storms. Source: Siegfried Layda/Getty Images Examples like the earthquake and tsunamis 2011 in Japan and the devastating … ( See Workshop Proceedings ) gave the basis for drafting recommendations on Good Practice in Natech Risk Management ( see Final Report ). These recommendations on …

  • Article from 10.05.2023 | Last changed: 10.05.2023

    Environmental administrative offences and environmental crime

    A hammer in a court

    … offences. In the case of the Federal Immission Control Act ( BImSchG ), for example, section 62 para 1 (1) states that an administrative offence is deemed … of some offenses as well. The German Environment Agency is responsible, for example, for prosecuting and sanctioning some administrative offences under Section … on administrative law and on administrative authority decisions in particular. For example, the operation of an installation requiring a licence pursuant to the …

  • Article from 31.07.2020 | Last changed: 20.11.2025

    Non-Chemical Alternatives for Rodent Control (NoCheRo)

    Die Silhouette einer Ratte vor grünem Hintergrund

    … namely traps, were not even evaluated because criteria to assess their efficacy, practicability and humaneness are lacking. The next active substance renewal of AR … of efficacy, user categories (general public, professionals) and improvement of the good practice code for trap use. It was agreed that the expert working party should …

  • Article from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 24.06.2025

    Advanced materials

    Word cloud of advanced materials

    … The terms new/advanced materials are used very broadly and can include, for example, these groups of materials: Advanced alloys (e.g. intermetallic, shape … were discussed, as well as the need for action in the context of chemical safety. Good governance of advanced materials The German Environment Agency, together with … Expert Coalition on Safe and Sustainable Advanced Materials. Nanocarrier as example for advanced materials Nanocarrier can be understood as carrier systems for …

  • Article from 30.07.2025 | Last changed: 30.07.2025

    News

    News

    … head of the CCE and technical project manager of UBA. Regular meetings with, for example, the WGE ICPs, EMEP TFs and the WGE chair are intended to contribute to the … head of the CCE and technical project manager of UBA. Regular meetings with, for example, the WGE ICPs, EMEP TFs and the WGE chair are intended to contribute to the …

  • Article from 26.05.2020 | Last changed: 30.07.2020

    FAQ formaldehyde regulations for wood-based materials & furniture

    … whether the scheme applies does not depend on the intended use. 6. What happens to goods in stock after the transition period expires? The time limit set out in the … surface calculation (air exchange rate 0.5/h, load 1.8 m 2 /m 3 ). For the use of goods in stock, see question 6. 8. What do companies which want to buy wood-based …