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Article from 29.07.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2025

Industrial sectors

… generate air emissions, release contaminants into the sewage system, or generate production residues. But because of this, Germany is also at the forefront of the … generate air emissions, release contaminants into the sewage system, or generate production residues. But because of this, Germany is also at the forefront of the …

Article from 22.01.2014 | Last changed: 22.01.2014

Waste oil

… provided they do not contain any harmful substances that may accumulate in the products. It should be noted that waste oils with concentrations of polychlorinated … categories be mixed. It is up to the owner of the recovery facility that has purchased the waste oil to decide how it will be used, since this depends on the …

Article from 23.01.2014 | Last changed: 10.03.2021

Resource conservation in the manufacturing and consumption domain

… • Using solid waste as a secondary raw material for manufacturing. • Products that use minimal resources, are extremely durable, are recyclable, and that are manufactured using a high level of solid … consumer advice help consumers to save resources by making environmentally sound purchase decisions. More efficient resource use can help to reduce environmental …

Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

Fauna of the Antarctic

The Adélie penguin is one of five penguin species which breed in the Antarctic.

… Approaching people can raise the stress levels of animal mothers and disrupt milk production or feeding, which can be life-threatening for their young. The mere … Approaching people can raise the stress levels of animal mothers and disrupt milk production or feeding, which can be life-threatening for their young. The mere …

Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

Monitoring projects in the Antarctic

Regular environmental monitoring records whether and how Antarctica is changing as result of human influence

… entails no risk of causing detrimental changes in the distribution, abundance or productivity of animal and plant species and their populations or of further … entails no risk of causing detrimental changes in the distribution, abundance or productivity of animal and plant species and their populations or of further …

Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

Drinking water

… of two liters of water daily. last update on 23.07.2013 Drinking water is a natural product. 70 percent of it is obtained from groundwater and well water, 13 percent … metabolites (as defined in chemicals law) of active substances of plant protection products in drinking water (144.10 kB) Evaluation from the point of view of health …

Article from 17.02.2016 | Last changed: 20.10.2016

Harmful substance properties

… Harmful substance properties When is a product considered low-polluting and low-emissions? What other environmental … these questions. last update on 17.02.2016 Evaluation of harmful substances in products There are a number of different, complementary methods to evaluate the … the product life cycle. These methods take into account to varying degrees the product’s consumption of energy, resources and land use as well as the (eco)toxic …

Article from 28.03.2014 | Last changed: 28.03.2014

Toxic substances in products

two little boys are playing with plastic toys on the floor

… Toxic substances in products Plastic toys can contain chemicals harmful to health. …

Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

Benzene

Zapfsäule einer Tankstelle mit drei Benzinzapfhähnen

… and the bone marrow. Also little amounts are critical because benzene and its products of catabolism can cause cancer. Air quality standards There is an … and the bone marrow. Also little amounts are critical because benzene and its products of catabolism can cause cancer. … There is an Europe-wide limit value of 5 …

Article from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

Soil compaction

… approach to pollution prevention and reduction Veterinary Medicinal Products in Manures and Manured Soils:Development of a Technical Protocol for …

Article from 15.06.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2025

Legal background to the Environmental Appeals Act

… for example, permits for industrial installations, waste incinerators or energy production plants, licenses under water legislation, and plan approval decisions, … for example, permits for industrial installations, waste incinerators or energy production plants, licenses under water legislation, and plan approval decisions, …

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Recommendations for your tender

… Recommendations for your tender These product recommendations are intended as an aid to green procurement for contracting … events Vehicles Electric bicycles Buses White goods Vacuum cleaners … These product recommendations are intended as an aid to green procurement for contracting …