… build area. If municipalities lack the number of certificates needed, these must be purchased from other municipalities.   The pilot project demonstrates that the …

… Newer heaters and stoves must also meet amended requirements as of 2015. A system purchased on 1 January 2015 and thereafter must comply with the emission thresholds …

… cups also mean consumption of valuable resources such as wood and plastic and their production requires water and energy. In stark contrast, the average use of the cup … award criteria include requirements of the cup itself as well their providers. The production of reusable cups and lids must avoid consumption of materials that may cause harm to the environment or health. The products must not be made of plastics containing polycarbonate or melamine, which …

… whose environmental performance is often worse due to their high energy use in the production phase. Key aspects of the EU Plastics Strategy are: Recycling should be … to say no to plastics through new labels; intentionally added microplastics to products such as cosmetics are supposed to be banned under REACH ; For biodegradable … labels and standards should enable consumers to assess the effects and risks of products made thereof. In any case, they should not be considered the solution to …

… of rivers by humans. The utilisation of water bodies for agriculture or energy production has led to them being increasingly straightened, deepened, dammed and … plants as a renewable energy source, even though this type of electricity production is significantly more climate-friendly than the combustion of fossil … fuels. In addition, decomposition consumes oxygen, which can increase methane production. The negative impact of methane on the climate is almost 30 times greater …

… All news Related publications Focus on the future: 3D printing Tags sustainable production … Dental bridges, car bodies, construction components for homes: with 3D …

… in the German North and Baltic Sea (CONMAR-Impact) Input of plant protection products into groundwater via bank filtration Reduction of environmental impact of … Directive groundwater insecticide lake surface waters pesticide plant protection product river herbicide environmental quality standard … Pesticides can cause damage …

… established and made binding by the procedure for the authorisation of biocidal products and are included in the instructions for use of the products. Failure to comply is a regulatory offense which can be penalised with a …