… – the stealthy loss of fertile soil. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt When heavy rains or strong winds hit uncovered soil, soil material can be transported … loss significantly. In particular, the increasing probability of dry phases, local heavy rainfall and the possibility of increasing wind speeds are decisive. This …

… Resource conservation and environmental policy Metal is a resource that is much in demand worldwide Source: Petair / Fotolia …

… von Kompostqualitäten (A new look at compost quality), which discusses the heavy metal content of compost in Germany and the limit values mandated by the … limit values, and even undercuts them for the particularly toxic heavy metals that were investigated. Statutory requirements concerning the operation of …

… two different mechanical-biological waste treatment methods. In the classic method, metallic waste and high heat value waste are separated for energy recovery purposes, … two different mechanical-biological waste treatment methods. In the classic method, metallic waste and high heat value waste are separated for energy recovery purposes, …

… waste. This allows for the recovery of valuable secondary raw materials such as metals, while also allowing for proper disposal of pollutants. Under German law the … waste. This allows for the recovery of valuable secondary raw materials such as metals, while also allowing for proper disposal of pollutants. Under German law the …

… or for any other heat generation purpose is prohibited (recovery operation R1). Metal recovery from such wastes (recovery operation R4) is allowable under certain … (pretreatment) During the breakdown process, the various materials (steel, sheet metal, copper) are recovered after oil containing PCBs has been removed. The …

… impacts have increased continuously in recent decades. Materials such as metals and biomass play a key role in the transformation towards a greenhouse … impacts have increased continuously in recent decades. Materials such as metals and biomass play a key role in the transformation towards a greenhouse …