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  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Civil Protection

    Jackets and helmets of the professional fire brigade

    … its tasks. This includes protecting the lives and health of citizens and preventing material damage in the event of disasters and serious emergencies. Another key … energy and water supply, transport and traffic as well as telecommunications and information technology. In order to prepare civil protection for future …

  • Press release 37/2023 from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 17.10.2023

    “Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances

    old electrical appliances, such as PC, computer screen and laptop

    … or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances Plan E campaign provides information on correct disposal – collection volume and recycling must increase … of all ages will be given easy-to-understand tips with multilingual information material on how to dispose of old appliances correctly, how to increase collection …

  • Press release 028/10 from 12.05.2010 | Last changed: 22.07.2013

    Invitation to a virtual journey through time from the Federal Environment Agency

    … In a new online campaign the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is providing information to all Internet junkies. The http://fuer-mensch-und-umwelt.de/ website … The website, easy to navigate and chock full of original audio and visual materials, explains why for example asbestos was banned, how it came about that lead …

  • Newsletter from 21.02.2020 | Last changed: 21.02.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2020

    … More about EU Chemicals Directive REACH Consumer tips Scan4Chem: app provides information on hazardous substances in products If so requested, manufacturers and … brochure "Energy efficiency in figures". read more (in German) Fibre composites: material of the future with open disposal They are lightweight and stable at the …

  • Press release 27/2015 from 22.07.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Chemicals Regulation REACH: companies must make improvements

    Erklärung des Begriffs REACH: Europäische Chemikalienverordnung zur Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung chemischer Stoffe

    … of chemicals Source: Umweltbundesamt UBA's President Maria Krautzberger said: "The information in the registration dossiers is important to assess potential risks to … the registration dossiers, missing or incomplete toxicological and ecotoxicological information must be added." Press release No. 27/2015 | 22.07.2015 The European …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-R-4 + 5: Utilisation of raw timber and timber construction quota

    … timber market. For climate protection reasons, it is important to find ways for the material utilisation of timber wherever possible, and preferably domestically. Given … oil or in lieu of metals, thus achieving a trend reversal towards biogeneous raw materials. The range of potential applications also includes clothing and textiles …

  • Press release 24/2025 from 16.06.2025 | Last changed: 19.06.2025

    How much life lies within our soil?

    Regenwurm in feuchtem Boden.

    … water, build up humus and break down pollutants. And yet, there is often a lack of information on the actual condition of soil organisms in Germany. In order to … about, for instance, aquatic ecosystems, we still largely lack the necessary information to assess the biological condition of soils—and how it changes over …

  • Cover from 19.01.2026

    Start: Pharmaceuticals and the environment

    Illustration featuring fish, water, medicines, hot water bottle, yoga, household waste bin, toilet, sink, stethoscope, and pharmacy symbol

    … ability of fish and amphibians even at very low concentrations. Further Information: Entry, occurrence, and effects of pharmaceuticals in the environment … a crucial role in minimizing pharmaceutical pollution. To support pharmacies in informing patients about environmental aspects of pharmaceuticals, the UBA has developed informational materials, including multilingual resources, that can be downloaded or ordered free …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 04.09.2015 | Last changed: 02.02.2017

    Interior-floor coverings, panels, and doors

    Konferenzzimmer mit hölzernem Bodenbelag, auf dem Tisch und Stühlen stehen

    … and interior doors made of wood and timber products are often made of numerous materials that are virtually always processed, glued together, painted or coated. …

  • Press release 08/2025 from 26.02.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    Environmental statements on long-distance bus journeys: Federal Court confirms UBA's decision

    Das Bild zeigt einen fahrenden Reisebus.

    … The court had imposed strict controls on general and comparative advertising. Information on offers for CO₂ offsetting must be meaningful and transparent. At the … it is important that consumers can make their mobility decisions based on reliable information. The fact that the BGH fully upholds the decision of the lower court …

  • Press release 10/2025 from 07.03.2025 | Last changed: 12.03.2025

    Consumer protection: Second-hand platforms put to the test

    Frau kauft online Kleidung am Laptop ein.

    … Consumer protection: Second-hand platforms put to the test Information on warranty rights often inadequate Warranty and withdrawal rights also … of second-hand shopping are presented in a realistic way and that consumers are informed about their rights.” A sweep by the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network …