… and regulating of chemical mixtures under REACH Mixtures Source: Olivier / Fotolia.com Chemicals are often blended during processing and frequently released into the … so far only assesses individual chemicals and derives acceptable environmental concentrations. Joint exposures and joint effects may give rise to additional risks. … pathways where other chemicals are already present. There are different levels of complexity (see Figure 1): while individual chemicals are relatively easy to …

… Commercial Refrigeration Refrigeration unit Source: Adobe Stock / Grispb Commercial refrigeration systems are used to keep goods fresh and deep-frozen, …

… for reusing filter backwash water produced during drinking water treatment to conserve drinking water reserves. last update on 10.02.2022 In a number of ground … 1 % and 4 % of the obtained groundwater is produced. This often iron and manganese containing backwash water is currently generally disposed of as wastewater and is thereby lost to the drinking water production. In contrast, the drinking water demand is growing, regionally distinctly, and the …

… are harmful to health. We identify sources of pollution and point out measures to combat it. last update on 16.12.2013 Number of the week: 145 145 µg/m³ - the concentration of hazardous particulate matter (PM2,5) measured on New Year's Day 2013 at the Landshuter Allee measuring station in Munich. Particulate matter consists of a complex mixture of solid and liquid particles and is classified into …

… Chemicals influence our life. Source: CC Vision Mankind needs to transform its economy towards sustainability and a circular economy, because current development is leading us to exceed the planetary boundaries … the necessary transformation for sustainable development with and in chemistry are comprehensive. They require great innovative strength, on the one hand for technical …

… or processing material is now possible virtually and thus seems to have become intangible. Examples: photographs are in the cloud instead of in a photo album, we write an email or chat message instead of a letter, or we meet in video conferences instead of travelling to a face-to-face appointment. Mobile transmission … application lies a very real demand for raw materials and energy. That demand also contributes to climate change and degradation of the environment. Photos "in the …

… Chains Environmental Issues of Mineral and Metal Supply in a broader sustainability context Source: S.Z. / Fotolia The minerals and metals industries, including the … and serious environmental impacts. How to address human rights violations and conflict related risks has been taken up broadly in due diligence guidance and company practice in mineral supply chains. Sector specific practical guidance on …

… Media coverage and dissemination PMT/vPvM criteria Media coverage and dissemination PMT/vPvM criteria Source: Michael Neumann / UBA …

… Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES) Digitalisation can be an opportunity for environmental and climate protection … the UN Secretary General‘s Roadmap for Digital Cooperation. The birth of codes The Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES) was founded in 2021 as a …