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  • Press release 50/2010 from 11.10.2010 | Last changed: 15.11.2024

    Less pollution from fireplaces and tiled stoves

    … from fireplaces and tiled stoves Updated UBA brochure on wood-fired heating with information on new regulations and low-emissions operation Winter evenings in front of the fireplace are becoming more and more popular, yet fireplaces can also emit air pollutants that damage …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-1 + 2: Heat warning service and Public awareness of health problems

    … warning service The DWD ‘ Newsletter Hitzewarnungen’ (NL heat warnings) provides information at times when ‘starke’ (major) or ‘ extreme Wärmebelastung’ (extreme … ) demonstrated that we have to prepare for such health-threatening events in a more targeted way. In order to enable, in particular, health facilities such as …

  • Press release 33/2020 from 28.07.2020 | Last changed: 29.07.2020

    Residual waste in Germany has nearly halved in 35 years

    volle Restmülltonne

    … for the German Environment Agency. The last such survey was conducted in 1985. Many more recyclable materials such as glass, paper and plastic are now collected … the largest share of this, averaging 39 percent. In urban regions, the bins contain more residual waste and more recyclable materials than in rural areas and suburbs. …

  • Press release 17/2020 from 09.04.2020 | Last changed: 22.04.2020

    Employment numbers in environmental protection sector rising steadily

    worker installing a thermal insulation on a facade of a building

    … also energy efficiency upgrades for buildings. These measures already account for more than half a million jobs, if one includes indirect employment in upstream … in 2019. That's why we need a solution by the summer at the latest. Further information Information on the development of employment in environmental protection …

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    Illustration 5 - Increased Surface Albedo

    Houses with white roofs, white streets, bright crops, foam on the sea.

    … Albedo Whitening up entire cities, the ocean or crops is intended to reflect more sunlight. Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (366.02 kB) The following … … Whitening up entire cities, the ocean or crops is intended to reflect more sunlight. … Illustration 5 - Increased Surface Albedo …

  • Press release 09/2025 from 27.02.2025 | Last changed: 03.03.2025

    Recognising greenwashing – creating transparency

    Eine Verbraucherin schaut sich ein Produkt aus dem Einkaufsregal an.

    … (UBA) has analysed the challenges involved in providing reliable environmental information. The results are now available in a report and, in addition to … for companies and consumers in the area of conflict between valid environmental information and greenwashing. Press release No. 09/2025 | 27.02.2025 “The German Environment Agency is committed to ensuring that consumers receive the information they need to make sustainable purchasing decisions. Unfortunately, …

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    Green Economy in the Alpine region

    View to the Alpine region

    … Green Economy in the Alpine region Welcome to the information and participation space for the elaboration of the Action Programme for … contain this medium: Green Economy in the Alpine region - Start … Welcome to the information and participation space for the elaboration of the Action Programme for …

  • Press release 48/2008 from 19.06.2008 | Last changed: 12.07.2013

    First eco-label with same award criteria for Germany and China

    … toner cartridges used in printers and copiers. ”This agreement is part of a more general cooperation on environmental protection issues between Germany and … requirements of the recyclability of the toner, the module labelling, and consumer information. Common award criteria will make it easier for manufacturers of …

  • Press release 31/2018 from 10.10.2018 | Last changed: 18.12.2020

    Strengthen pedestrian traffic, protect the environment, make urban living liveable

    many pedestrians on a zebra crossing

    … planning authorities should promote walking. Source: william87 / Fotolia.com More than one-fifth of all the trips taken in Germany are done on foot. Walking is … from the Federal Government, the Länder and local authorities.  Further information:  2. Deutscher Fußverkehrskongress, 11 - 12 October 2018 in Berlin  …

  • Appointment from 21.04.2021 | Last changed: 21.05.2021

    Virtual satellite event at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue

    Solar- und Windpark

    … power, driven by smart policies. There is plenty of potential we need to use more wisely.” Below you will find some photos as well as (coming soon) the recording of the virtual event. More information Agenda Associated content Virtual satellite event at the Petersberg …

  • News from 08.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

    Start the transformation of the food system now!

    Verschiedene Gemüse wie Möhren, Knoblauch, Sellerieknollen und eine Zucchini

    … Ecological, regional and plant-based: The transformation of our food system towards more sustainability was the focus of a research project commissioned by the German … strategies for a sustainable change in our diet. 08.11.2023 The “ promotion of a more plant-based diet ”, the “ further development of the organic farming and food …

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    Multilingual poster on the correct disposal of old medicines

    Multilingual poster on the correct disposal of old medicines

    … medicines This multilingual poster can be supplemented with the correct regional information on the disposal of leftover drugs. Source: German Environment Agency … … This multilingual poster can be supplemented with the correct regional information on the disposal of leftover drugs. … Multilingual poster on the correct …