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  • Article from 01.08.2019 | Last changed: 02.08.2019

    Resource use and its consequences

    construction of a pipeline

    … even at the end stage of the supply chain, environmental harm is unavoidable. For example, recycling requires energy, using waste for energy generates greenhouse … transparency. The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a good example of this. In the interest of furthering these goals, the UBA is working …

  • Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

    Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers

    Käse, aus Plastikfolie ausgewickelt

    … every year. More than 90% go into the production of soft PVC. They are used, for example, in cables, films, floor coverings, hoses, wallpaper, and sports and leisure … damage to health through changes in the hormone system. Some phthalates may, for example, affect male fertility. For instance, the Member States of the European …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Applying for a permit to travel to the Antarctic

    … its territory require official approval. A permit for the planned activity, for example by researchers, tourists or journalists, must be granted by the Federal … its territory require official approval. A permit for the planned activity, for example by researchers, tourists or journalists, must be granted by the Federal …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 04.05.2020

    International policy and knowledge transfer

    People working on a presentation

    … environmental education and green economy. UBA develops science-based practical solutions to various environmental protection issues. These are based primarily on research findings, the experience gained in German and European practice and active participation in the further development of international …

  • Article from 31.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    Alpine Convention

    A clear-water lake, surrounded by high mountains

    … Furthermore, the Alps are affected to a large extent by developments in Europe. One example is the agricultural sector in the Alps, which is able to stand up to the … live in the Alps. The Sixth Report on the State of the Alps uses key indicators and examples of best practice to illustrate the current state of affairs and development of a Green …

  • Article from 10.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    New Concepts for European Construction Product Standards

    … that all product variants on the market are covered. This may be unproblematic, for example, for glass panes. For formulation-based products, the Öko-Institut … that all product variants on the market are covered. This may be unproblematic, for example, for glass panes. For formulation-based products, the Öko-Institut …

  • Article from 14.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    EU Construction Products Regulation

    … harmonized reference values. The EU-LCI working group has already delivered a very good basis for this. If the European Commission does not lay down the essential … harmonized reference values. The EU-LCI working group has already delivered a very good basis for this. If the European Commission does not lay down the essential …

  • Article from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 24.03.2020

    EU law for construction products

    … the rules of the MVV TB (in German) an appropriate technical documentation is for example a DIBt evaluation , a still valid Technical Approval (abZ) or a European … the rules of the MVV TB (in German) an appropriate technical documentation is for example a DIBt evaluation , a still valid Technical Approval (abZ) or a European …

  • 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

    … in indoor rooms are easy to detect. Thorough airing can help in the short term, for example after refurbishment. However, some odours cannot be eliminated so easily and … measurement and evaluation of odour emissions are needed in various contexts, for example for manufacturers' internal quality control, for the Blue Angel and for the … in indoor rooms are easy to detect. Thorough airing can help in the short term, for example after refurbishment. However, some odours cannot be eliminated so easily and …

  • Article from 06.03.2013 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings

    Logo of the Blue Angel ecolabel

    … the world’s first and oldest environmental protection label. Source: Blauer Engel Good health and well-being in the home depends greatly on the quality of indoor air. … Products that bear this eco-label must meet high health requirements. For example, particularly harmful substances (i.e. carcinogenic, mutagenic, or … Innenraumlufthygiene Tags Blue Angel construction product ecolabel indoor air … Good health and well-being in the home depends greatly on the quality of indoor air. …

  • Landing page from 09.09.2024

    Important Environmental Indicators

    The following overview shows the key environmental indicators of the German Environment Agency. These indicators are particularly relevant for German and international environmental policy. Click on the images to view the indicators.