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  • Press release 53/2019 from 20.12.2019 | Last changed: 20.02.2020

    2019 record: Electricity production from renewable sources is now greater than coal

    Bild zu Windkraftanlagen als Alternative für die Energieerzeugung im Kaliningrader Gebiet

    2019 record: Electricity production from renewable sources is now greater than coal Historic low in wind power expansion does slow future growth Energy production with wind power Source: Stephen Meese/istockphoto Power production from … together. But: An historic low in wind power expansion does slow future growth. … 2019 record: Electricity production from renewable sources is now greater than coal

  • Newsletter from 06.10.2022 | Last changed: 06.10.2022

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2022

    … Trade and Policy in Demand The big supermarket groups have a great influence on production conditions and consumer behaviour. Source: Olga Chernetskaya / Fotolia.com With their own organic brands, an expanding range of vegan products, more energy-efficient freezers, etc., German supermarkets have done a fair … should be adjusted according to ecological criteria, and minimum standards for the purchase of raw materials, such as soy for animal feed or palm oil, should be …

  • Newsletter from 15.10.2025 | Last changed: 15.10.2025

    The Latest from UBA - No.: 5/2025

    … Soil / Land Welcome to the new issue of ‘The Latest from UBA’! These days, many purchases are made online. But how sustainable actually is online shopping? In this … – online shopping. But more often than not, this means ordering new, inexpensive products rather than choosing more sustainable options. Repairs, second-hand goods, …

  • Press release 17/2022 from 22.03.2022 | Last changed: 29.03.2022

    New measures to protect natural groundwater against trace substances

    Ein Reagenzkolben vor grüner Wiese, darin Wasser.

    … Trace Substance Strategy. The residues of pharmaceutical drugs, plant protection products, biocides and other chemicals can have a negative impact on water bodies … and precautionary protection for surface waters and raw water for drinking water production in Germany, in cooperation with all stakeholders and affected parties. To … with problematic environmental properties as early as the production and use of products.” Trace substance inputs into lakes, rivers and ultimately the oceans, …

  • Press release 49/2022 from 05.12.2022 | Last changed: 08.12.2022

    14 projects to be honoured with the German Ecodesign Award 2022

    photo of the jury in front of a building

    … the environment. This is what makes the EU Commission's initiative for sustainable products so important. I am working among the group of EU member states to ensure … (Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle, Saxony-Anhalt) The durable and flexible PET greenhouse film integrates organic photovoltaic cells which … for knitwear. The SaaS solution enables designs to be digitalised, freely modified, purchased and only then manufactured. Shared Factory (bundespreis-ecodesign.de) …

  • Newsletter from 12.12.2022 | Last changed: 12.12.2022

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2022

    … as well as the financial involvement of manufacturers of disposable plastic products in waste disposal costs. Furthermore, this newsletter also looks at, … to reducing the environmental impact of the textile sector. It also requires more durable clothing, measures to improve durability and also reduced consumption. A new study from the German Environment …

  • Press release 42/2013 from 17.10.2013 | Last changed: 19.11.2013

    Nominations for the Bundespreis Ecodesign contest 2013

    … As the only Federal Government award for ecodesign, this prize goes to innovative products, services of ideas that are convincing in terms of design and … 'concept' and 'young design'. Press release No. 42/2013 | 17.10.2013 A total of 31 products, services and concepts have won over the jury and been nominated for the …

  • Press release 02/2016 from 22.01.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Plant protection: Less is best and lower-risk

    a hand protects crops on a field

    … “Chemical plant protection is without a doubt fraught with risk, as an effective product is not without its side effects for the environment. And this is why many of the products can only be authorised if they meet a high standard of environmental … overall use of plant protection agents and promoting the use of alternatives. The products are spread in significant amounts – some 100,000 tonnes per year in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-3: Federal grants - Research projects Climate change impacts Adaptation

    The picture shows a printout illustrating various charts. A pie chart, a line chart and a bar chart are visible on a sheet of A4 paper. On top of the sheet is a stack of Euro notes and a 2-Euros coin. It is possible to make out a pile of additional coins on the edge of the picture.

    … Likewise, companies are keen for their long-term investments into buildings or production facilities to be climate-resilient, and they want to make location … right decisions, for instance in choosing their living location or regarding the purchase or construction of real estate. An essential basis for decision-making is, …

  • Press release 25/2025 from 17.06.2025 | Last changed: 19.06.2025

    Cornerstones of Socially Just Environmental and Climate Policy

    Einfamilienhäuser mit Photovoltaikanlagen auf dem Dach vor einem Plattenbau.

    … households, which have limited financial means to invest in energy renovations or purchase an electric car, require targeted support. This support could take the form … households, which have limited financial means to invest in energy renovations or purchase an electric car, require targeted support. This support could take the form …