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  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances

    Photo of a hand wearing a plastic glove taking a water sample in a glass container from a body of water.

    … of pharmaceutical substances should be prevented or reduced as far as possible in order to protect ecosystems and drinking water resources in the long term. Effects of … assess the environmental risk of pharmaceutical substances, it is necessary to consider not only their consumption volumes and entry pathways but also their specific … or good water solubility. Substances with so-called PBT properties are considered highly environmentally critical. These substances: degrade slowly and remain …

  • Article from 17.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment

    Pharmaceutical substances have been detected in the environment in at least 89 countries around the world.

    … (5): Cardiovascular diseases (33%) Pain and inflammation (13%) Nervous system disorders (11%) Gastrointestinal diseases (7%) Hormonal regulation (6%) Diabetes (5%) The … account for an annual consumption of about 10,000 tonnes (3). Substances considered not environmentally relevant include herbal medicines, electrolytes, vitamins, …

  • Article from 14.02.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment

    Collage with cover images of various information materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment, including flyers, posters, postcards and birthday calendar

    … 14.02.2025 The materials are primarily intended to inform patients. They can be ordered free of charge or downloaded from the UBA's website. Below, each material is presented individually, along with links for downloading or ordering. Poster: Correct disposal of leftover medicines in: … Many people believe … medical practices, hospitals, health advisory centres, health insurance providers, and waste disposal advisory offices. The poster allows for handwritten entry …

  • Article from 16.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Teaching materials on pharmaceuticals in the environment

    Photo of a packed lecture hall, an infographic on the environmentally friendly disposal of pharmaceutical waste is projected onto a screen.

    … Lecture on pharmaceuticals and the environment Source: kasto / Adobe Stock (verändert) Pharmaceutical substances in the environment are a growing concern. The UBA … contents Informationsmaterialien zu Arzneimitteln und Umwelt Umweltaspekte bei der Verschreibung von Arzneimitteln Umweltaspekte bei Abgabe von Arzneimitteln Tierarzneimittel in der Umwelt: Abbau, Verlagerung und Verbleib Related publications Arbeitsplan zur …

  • Article from 20.01.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry, occurrence, and effects of pharmaceuticals in the environm

    Photo of digestion towers reflected in the secondary clarifier of a wastewater treatment plant

    … medications compared to those aged 20 to 24 (1). Due to the growing proportion of older population groups, an increase in medication consumption is expected in Germany … (5): Cardiovascular diseases (33%) Pain and inflammation (13%) Nervous system disorders (11%) Gastrointestinal diseases (7%) Regulation of the hormonal system (6%) …

  • Article from 24.04.2025 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    CASRI report on enhancing Ethics, Gender Equality, and Diversity

    stylized people in different colors

    CASRI report on enhancing Ethics, Gender Equality, and Diversity Strong together in CASRI Source: Kamaga / Fotolia.com A look at the CASRI Ethics, Gender and Diversity Plan, demonstrates the importance of diversity and inclusion …

  • Article from 19.03.2014 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Networks, joint regional-state-federal groups, associations

    Networks, joint regional-state-federal groups, associations Federal and regional-state specialists network … soil conservation board of the Environmental Minister’s Conference (Umweltministerkonferenz, UMK), whose members are senior federal and regional-state soil … and to recommend ways to optimize them. The LABO advises the UMK and the Konferenz der Amtschefs der Umweltministerien des Bundes und der Länder (ACK, …

  • Article from 07.07.2020 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Research and funding

    … Research and funding Strategic financing of applied research has considerably improved the scientific and technical basis for contaminated-site … R&D since the 1980s, to the tune of more than €300 million in funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and third parties. Research, … spheres of responsibility and are assigned to the various regional states. The federal government provided extensive site remediation funding under the …

  • Article from 10.08.2020 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Large scale ecological projects

    Major projects

    … Locations of major projects Source: Frauenstein PDF-Datei (Download) (491.85 kB) Under the unification treaty that was concluded with the former East Germany, the Federal Republic of Germany took possession of the former East Germany’s assets and … sector and its contaminated sites also became the responsibility of the Federal Republic of Germany. last update on 10.08.2020 Large scale ecological projects …