… on how to improve material efficiency. last update on 08.07.2014 Material costs: an undervalued cost factor For manufacturers, material costs are the largest single … Through the VerMat program and demea, the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy funds business consulting services aimed at improving the material efficiency of … than €50,000. Energy and other savings were realized as well.  Associated content Links Publications of demea (in German) International strategies and programme …

… diseases to other animals as well as humans. Insects, mites and ticks can be found amongst these so-called vectors. Vertebrates, for example rats and mice, may … for testing the efficacy of bait products against cockroaches and ants (see links). Pest control without chemicals The Testing Facility of Pests of Public …

… nanomaterials. International activities to ensure the safety of nanomaterials Under the general coordination of the German Federal Environment Ministry, the Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt, UBA) participates in the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials … compatibility” of 2016-2020 is currently under review. Associated content Links European Commission Recommendation on the definition of nanomat OECD Working …

… information are available on the BRS Joint Secretariat website. Associated content Links BRS Joint Secretariat website Related contents Forschungs- und Entwicklungsvorhaben zu Nanomaterialien Fachbereich IV SuMaHO-principles for … threats of microorganisms in agricultural soils – identifying meaningful endpoints under field-relevant pesticide, biocide and pharmaceutical exposure Further …

… methods and a harmonised evaluation of measurement results to ensure that sound requirements aimed at protecting consumers are established. Germany and France … Europe. UBA acts as secretariat for the EU-LCI Working Group. Associated content Links ECA Report No 29 The EU-LCI Working Group Related contents Bauprodukte Gerüche aus Bauprodukten Studien zur Messung, Vermeidung und Bewertung von Schadstoffen Related publications Toxicological basis data for the …

… to receive the EMAS certificate for its environmental management Source: Umweltbundesamt The UBA had already introduced an environmental management system in the … was then validated in 2001 according to the most stringent requirements worldwide under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). In the meantime 14 UBA sites – … and that its environmental performance is continually improving. Associated content Links Website: EMAS Publications Umwelterklärung 2020 des Umweltbundesamtes …

… from the atmosphere and, if possible, from the entire carbon cycle (e.g. through underground storage). Plants remove carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) during photosynthesis and store … which includes a ban on commercial research projects. Associated content Links Geoengineering topic page - Technical questions UBA Governance Workshop on …

… especially the division of tasks between the federal level, the level of the (Bundes-)Länder (federal states) and the local-level is explained among others in “ A … Agency has also actively supported the work done by IMPEL since it was founded in 1992. IMPEL aims to support the effective implementation and application of … support of enforcement have been compiled in a final report . Associated content Links EU Commission on compliance with environmental legislation EU Commission …