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  • Article from 10.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    New Concepts for European Construction Product Standards

    New Concepts for European Construction Product Standards The principle „no data, no … update on 10.11.2016 How to verify that construction products are safe for health and the environment without excessive testing? All construction products traded …

  • Article from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 29.09.2015

    Odours from building products

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    … 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 odours can be harmful to the health and well-being of the people who reside …

  • Article from 04.04.2024 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Statutes and regulations

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    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, … This interpretation is based on a decision by the BLAC-AS FV dated 9 July 2014. … Statutes and regulations

  • 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 … (EPD) for construction products provide important information about products and their use. They help to choose materials for building and provide a basis for the documentation of the building materials used in a …

  • Article from 06.03.2013 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings

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    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

  • Landing page from 09.09.2024

    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 10.03.2021 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Focal Point to the Basel Convention (Germany)

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    … permits for transfrontier shipment of wastes through Germany, answers queries, and advises businesses and government agencies. last update on 10.03.2021 Tasks of the Focal Point in the UBA The focal point provides general information and issues expert opinions on issues regarding transfrontier shipment of wastes. It …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Greenhouse gas-neutral administrations: Empowering professionals

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    … administrations’ direct climate footprint. Besides administrations’ credibility and function as role model, it is also about the purchasing power of the public sector and practical experience with climate protection.  In order to receive more attention and to be applied more widely, the criteria and necessary steps forward to make …

  • Article from 29.05.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Information about chemicals in consumer products

    … health or the environment Source: Quelle: photophonie / Fotolia.com Substances and mixtures which are harmful or toxic to the environment are labelled as shown … report serious and adverse effects of cosmetics either yourself (see German BVL flyer , “ check list ” or template ) or through your doctor. Biocides Definition : A …

  • Article from 05.04.2016 | Last changed: 05.04.2016

    Landfill

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    Landfill Landfills are the last waste management option, if waste can not be recycled. Source: Bernd Engelmann / Umweltbundesamt Disposing of waste at landfill sites should be regarded as the last resort for waste management and should …

  • Article from 22.04.2016 | Last changed: 22.04.2016

    Organic-waste treatment

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … loader being used to turn compost Source: Tim Hermann / UBA High quality compost and digestate for agricultural and horticultural use can be obtained from organic waste, provided that the waste is collected and composted separately and in a manner that is as environmentally sound as …

  • Article from 01.09.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    PARC – Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals

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    … from Chemicals An improved risk assessment of chemicals to protect human health and the environment Source: sergo321 / AdobeStock The "European Partnership for the … knowledge about chemical substances in order to better protect human health and the environment. This goal is to be achieved within seven years together with … innovation in chemicals risk assessment. This should enable the sustainable use and management of chemicals while simultaneously protecting human health and the …