… Bettina Rechenberg is the head of the UBA Division III responsible for sustainable production and products and circular economy Source: IDZ / Kühnapfel Fotografie The following … is the head of the UBA Division III responsible for sustainable production and products and circular economy … Dr. Bettina Rechenberg from the UBA gives her …

… Zentrum Berlin (IDZ) "Greenwashing" can often disguise the negative impact of products and services on the environment. But the German Federal Ecodesign Award is …

… claims, so-called green claims, have no place on the Internet Source: Gorodenkoff Productions OU / stock.adobe.com The European consumer protection network CPC … This greenwashing suggests certain environmental benefits in connection with the purchase of products, although these benefits do not exist or at least have not been …

… is very much in favour of a number of response measures: a ban on climate-damaging products (80 percent), linking agricultural subsidies to environmental performance … of respondents are prepared to eat less meat in future, 60 percent intend to purchase highly energy-efficient devices, and 74 percent want to consume less …

… prize awarded for Timeless Design This year also highlighted the importance of durable products and timeless design. Timeless design is characterised by simplicity, …

… Climate-neutral, sustainable, recyclable – companies like to advertise their products with these or similar environmental claims. However, not all claims are … to ensuring that consumers receive the information they need to make sustainable purchasing decisions. Unfortunately, however, misleading and unsubstantiated claims … … Climate-neutral, sustainable, recyclable – companies like to advertise their products with these or similar environmental claims. However, not all claims are …

… is once again looking for daring pioneers of design and inventors of sustainable products for the award in 2017. Companies, design agencies, start-ups and students …

… heaters have high hidden potential to save energy. New energy labels can guide new purchase. Source: Tripod / Fotolia.com Four European regulations concerning space … "integrated product policy" which aims to reduce the environmental impact of products. The Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing (BAM) and the … heating units and water heaters more sustainable and provide guidelines for new purchases. The regulations specify a gradual establishment of limit values for …

… to see how loud and how powerful a vacuum cleaner is on the label attached to the product." The effect of the new regulation could mean saving the equivalent output … Directive which aims to achieve more energy efficiency and safety in consumer products. Press release No. 34/2014 | 16.08.2014 One major slogan used to advertise … as concerns durability. The new energy label provides good guidance when making a purchase. As with washing machines and refrigerators, all vacuum cleaners which are …

… in supermarkets has many facets. It ranges from resource-conserving food production and environmentally friendly packaging to the avoidance of food waste. … chain – the food retail sector. Retail has a major influence on agriculture and the purchasing behaviour of the population. There is a relatively high probability that … in the areas of action that relate directly to the procurement of raw materials and products. “It is right and important that food retailers not only focus on their own …