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  • Article from 05.04.2016 | Last changed: 05.04.2016

    Landfill

    Leafy landfill, fenced

    … with heat recovery, or mechanical-biological treatment in conjunction with RDF production. The EU Landfill Directive also calls for the reduction of landfill gas … board waste recycling still remains beyond our grasp. The pollutants contained in products and waste should not be allowed to accumulate in the economic cycle, but … board waste recycling still remains beyond our grasp. The pollutants contained in products and waste should not be allowed to accumulate in the economic cycle, but …

  • Article from 22.04.2016 | Last changed: 22.04.2016

    Organic-waste treatment

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … waste to be collected separately, as this is the only way that allows for the production of quality compost and digestate that are suitable for agricultural and … waste to be collected separately, as this is the only way that allows for the production of quality compost and digestate that are suitable for agricultural and …

  • Article from 30.01.2015 | Last changed: 30.01.2015

    Mechanical-biological treatment

    Waste sorting facilitie

    … biological activity. The second method, known as stabilization, involves the production of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) (also known as Stabilat), which results in … using RDF reaction heat. These dry residues are more readily recyclable for the production of RDF, iron, non-ferrous metal and so on. In order to be used, both of … biological activity. The second method, known as stabilization, involves the production of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) (also known as Stabilat), which results in …

  • Article from 07.01.2020 | Last changed: 08.11.2024

    Waste collection and transport

    Three large garbage containers for waste paper and waste

    … called dual systems, which allow for separate collection recovery and disposal of  product packaging close proximity to households. The obligation to commission a dual … called dual systems, which allow for separate collection recovery and disposal of  product packaging close proximity to households. The obligation to commission a dual …

  • Article from 25.08.2025 | Last changed: 25.09.2025

    Research Project „Food and Agriculture with a Future“

    The image shows a circular collage of individual photos depicting animal husbandry (chickens, pigs, cattle), a wheat field, and a plate with a vegetarian dish made from vegetables and lentils. In the center of the circle is the lettering “ErLa” (Ernährung und Landwirtschaft mit Zukunft, or “Nutrition and Agriculture with a Future”).

    … last update on 25.08.2025 Background and objectives The high consumption of animal products, current land use and intensive livestock farming have a negative impact on … and food system in isolation from one another. Problem areas of agricultural production such as greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming, nutrient losses …

  • Article from 14.04.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    From Stakeholder Dialogue to German Centre for Micropollutants

    … Decade An information campaign by the BMU on the correct disposal of medicinal products  https://www.richtigentsorgenwirkt.de   Application of the orientation … Decade An information campaign by the BMU on the correct disposal of medicinal products  https://www.richtigentsorgenwirkt.de   Application of the orientation …

  • Article from 13.04.2023 | Last changed: 28.08.2023

    1H-Benzotriazole Round Table

    … 1H-benzotriazole as a silver protection agent is not absolutely necessary. Because products without 1H-benzotriazole perform in part just as well or better in the … 1H-benzotriazole as a silver protection agent is not absolutely necessary. Because products without 1H-benzotriazole perform in part just as well or better in the …

  • Article from 15.04.2016 | Last changed: 15.04.2016

    Waste containing asbestos

    Construction workers in white protective suits and respirators in a corrugated asbestos roof.

    … occurring fibrous minerals. In the past, asbestos was widely used in myriad products owing to its exceptional heat and chemical resistance, whereby white … roof panels. Asbestos and materials containing asbestos were also used in consumer products such as planters, flower boxes, ashtrays, various types of electrical … endow the brittle cement matrix with limited bend strength, thus allowing for the production of large, thin structural components. Such fibers are only released if …

  • Article from 17.04.2015 | Last changed: 17.04.2015

    Wastes containing POPs and PCB

    transformer station

    … Pollutants is an international convention aimed at ending or restricting POP production, use and emissions. The Convention calls for either systematic … elimination of a particular substance (included in Annex A) or restrictions on its production and use (included in Annex B). Wastes that contain POPs or that have been … June 2000. According to Regulation (EC) No 850/2004PCBs belong to substances whose production, placing on the market and use in preparations or as constituents of …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Series: The relevance of the War in Ukraine for transformation

    Weltkugelfahnen

    … as magnifying glass of current unsustainability? Perspectives from sustainable production and consumption Speakers: Prof. Dr. William Rees, Dr. Sylvia Lorek, Prof. … as magnifying glass of current unsustainability? Perspectives from sustainable production and consumption Speakers: Prof. Dr. William Rees, Dr. Sylvia Lorek, Prof. …

  • Article from 29.03.2023 | Last changed: 23.04.2024

    Deep-sea mining

    … a Moratorium " stating that they would not use metals from the deep sea in their production. A few months later, many scientists signed an international call "to … impaired. Third, after initial treatment of the extracted ores, the contaminated production water is discharged into the sea and can cause pollution and damage in … a Moratorium " stating that they would not use metals from the deep sea in their production. A few months later, many scientists signed an international call "to …

  • Article from 05.12.2025 | Last changed: 05.12.2025

    Sustainable lifestyles: NiCE - From niche to centre

    young woman offers things to swap instead of buy in modern furnished store

    … can be revitalised in a circular and sustainable way. This is because sustainable products and services often shift the focus from purely material needs to immaterial … bicycle courier service Radius, implemented a delivery service for rental items and products requiring repair. The pilot was completed by the end of the year. A local … bike courier Radius, UBA has developed a delivery service for rental items and products in need of repair. This was accompanied by a pilot launch event, several …