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  • Cover from 11.06.2021

    International Conference: Limiting Health Impacts of Construction Products: Start

    A modern livingroom

    … need regarding the communication on VOC emissions from construction products. More than 100 participants from the national authorities, universities, research … from countries all over EU. In the speeches of the first day, up to date background information was provided on why VOCs are critical in indoor air. Further …

  • Newsletter from 12.06.2018 | Last changed: 12.06.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2018

    … infiltrations from agriculture into our groundwater a cause of worry,  making it a more costly exercise to maintain the quality of our drinking water. Certain … enter our waters at far smaller concentrations also demand our attention. For more information about these topics, read this edition of “UBA aktuell”. Wishing you …

  • Press release 57/2020 from 20.11.2020 | Last changed: 24.11.2020

    Invisible Waste – waste that is out of sight

    volle Restmülltonne

    … edition of European Waste Reduction Week (EWWR) starts on Saturday 21 November. More than 1,000 actions all about waste reduction will take place throughout Germany … consumption are on hand! Ask your local municipal waste management company for more information. Many of them not only keep our streets clean and dispose of our waste, …

  • Press release 46/2015 from 10.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Deep geothermal energy: environmental risks can be controlled

    gush spring

    … Agency (UBA). Deep geothermal energy originates from depths of 2,000 metres and more, where temperatures are higher than 60 degrees Celsius. In order to use this … for establishing an effective early warning system which minimizes risks. Further information Methodology and database The present survey and analysis are based on …

  • Press release 44/2024 from 08.11.2024 | Last changed: 12.11.2024

    Consumer protection: UBA takes action against Chinese low-cost online marketplace Temu

    Kartons und geöffnete Pakete

    … under pressure when making a purchase decision, for example by spreading false information about the duration of discount campaigns or the number of products still … fake reviews), aggressive marketing with gambling elements and misleading information on minimum order values and price reductions. Temu is now being asked to … will and consistently punish violations, for example by imposing fines. Further information Misleading and aggressive commercial practices fall within the scope of …

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    Discussion with the audience

    the audiance

    … Discussion with the audience Workshop "Decarbonisation - 100 % Renewable Energy and more" 2015 Source: Ecologic Institute The following contents contain this medium: Workshop "Decarbonisation - 100 % Renewable Energy and more" 2015 … Workshop "Decarbonisation - 100 % Renewable Energy and more" 2015 … …

  • Newsletter from 14.04.2022 | Last changed: 14.04.2022

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2022

    … the moment. We must rapidly expand renewable energy sources and simultaneously be more conservative in our use of energy. More on this in this newsletter issue. It is … Pollutant enquiries with the Scan4Chem app: database checked Are you looking for information on substances of very high concern used in consumer products? …

  • News from 13.02.2023 | Last changed: 28.03.2024

    Hazard radar for iron, copper and bauxite supply chains

    Aerial view of the world's largest iron ore mine, the Carajás mine in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil

    … in ten case studies ( OekoRess II ) was applied. The method uses freely available information to provide a quick overview of potential environmental hazards at a … Chains has made these expectations legally binding for some companies since 2023. More far-reaching regulations at European level (Battery Regulation and EU Supply …

  • Press release 34/2014 from 16.08.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2024

    Same performance at less cost

    a woman is cleaning a carpet with a vacuum cleaner

    … Same performance at less cost Vacuum cleaners to become more energy-saving - producers must provide proof of vacuum power Wattage is no … September 2017. The energy label will then feature only Classes A+++ to D. Further information: Regulation (EU) No. 666/2013 with regard to ecodesign requirements for …

  • Press release 31/2019 from 17.09.2019 | Last changed: 29.10.2019

    Jury nominates 31 projects for the German Federal Ecodesign Award

    Gruppenbild der Jury

    … Ecodesign Award jury Source: IDZ | Kühnapfel Fotografie 130 ideas to make our world more sustainable competed in yesterday’s jury meeting for the popular national … Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety in Berlin. Information about all the nominees is here: …

  • News from 18.09.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Projekt AskREACH started

    Ein Barcode auf einem Produkt wir mit einem Smartphone gescannt

    … population, retailers and industry. Consumers can use a smartphone app to get information on such substances or send requests for information to suppliers. The European Chemicals Regulation REACH provides the legal … are also entitled to this information upon request and can thus use it to make well-informed purchase decisions. To raise awareness of the REACH consumer right among …

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    Panel Discussion

    five men are discussing on a scene

    … Panel Discussion Workshop "Decarbonisation - 100 % Renewable Energy and more" 2015 Source: Ecologic Institute The following contents contain this medium: Workshop "Decarbonisation - 100 % Renewable Energy and more" 2015 … Workshop "Decarbonisation - 100 % Renewable Energy and more" 2015 … …