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  • Article from 16.05.2024 | Last changed: 16.05.2024

    Sustainable Control of Harmful Organisms in the 21st Century

    Icons describing alternatives for biocides and networking with stakeholders.

    … measures against pests to alternative non-biocidal control measures or an optimised use of biocides. With the initiative “Sustainable Control of Harmful Organisms in … alternatives and their application as well as research for a sustainable use of biocides. a hub for national and international stakeholders wanting to … measures against pests to alternative non-biocidal control measures or an optimised use of biocides. With the initiative “Sustainable Control of Harmful Organisms in …

  • Article from 20.09.2022 | Last changed: 25.08.2023

    The German Centre for Micropollutants: About us

    … of drinking water. Many of these chemicals enter our waters via wastewater from households (pharmaceuticals, household chemicals and personal care products), from industrial plants or from agricultural land (industrial chemicals, pesticides). Relevant micropollutants are those … chemicals and personal care products), from industrial plants or from agricultural land (industrial chemicals, pesticides). Relevant micropollutants are those …

  • Article from 29.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2023

    Assessing and regulating of chemical mixtures under REACH

    zwei Reagenzgläser mit verschiedenen Flüssigkeiten

    … or articles (e.g. car tyres). During their life cycle (i.e. during manufacture, use, or disposal), they can enter the environment via different pathways where other … Juffernholz, Leitner: "Chemical Mixtures & REACH: A starting point", SETAC GLB Landau 2011) There are currently no explicit legal requirements under REACH to … assessment in the REACH context Figure 3: A) One substance from several sources, uses, e.g. products from different manufacturers (aggregated exposure); B) One …

  • Article from 19.08.2022 | Last changed: 16.11.2022

    Digital Sustainability

    Globe from above at night with illuminated areas with connections drawn between them

    … increasing connectivity of all facets of life can result in increased energy and resource efficiency and process optimisation. The accompanying fundamental edaption … but they also drive consumption. Research at the German Environment Agency (UBA) focuses on topics such as the effects of digital marketing strategies on consumer …

  • Article from 02.11.2022 | Last changed: 24.01.2023

    Consequences of Ukraine Crisis for Sustainability & Environment

    A rapeseed field under a blue sky

    … for a sustainable recovery program for Ukraine Out of the Energy Crisis through Efficiency and Sufficiency: Policy Recommendations for Easing the Oil and Gas Supply … for a sustainable recovery program for Ukraine Out of the Energy Crisis through Efficiency and Sufficiency: Policy Recommendations for Easing the Oil and Gas Supply …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Permitting research projects on marine geoengineering

    … are generally responsible for the enforcement of environmental law on land and in coastal waters, for example in the areas of water law, nature … Federal Climate Protection Act, Germany has committed itself to achieving greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045 and negative emissions after 2050. This goal requires not … the atmosphere (methane removal) Targeting Climate Politics The Research & Funding Landscape of Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) Tags geoengineering international …

  • Article from 25.03.2024 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    TFA as degradation product of fluorinated greenhouse gases

    A hand holding a glas of water

    TFA as degradation product of fluorinated greenhouse gases TFA formed as a … greenhouse gas Approaches to measure greenhouse gas emissions from peatlands Ability of politicians to act Tags climate protection degradation Abbauprodukt …

  • Article from 15.05.2024 | Last changed: 08.11.2024

    The Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement

    H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President and other participants onstage during the Closing Plenary at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 at Expo City Dubai on December 13, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

    … phase, information is collected and processed. This includes the status of greenhouse gas emissions, mitigation actions undertaken by Parties, the overall impact of … ensure equitable and ambitious climate action. For such action, it is important to use all available capabilities and opportunities for climate action and to increase … efforts, such as the tripling of renewable energy capacity and doubling of energy efficiency, both by 2030, and transitioning away from fossil fuels by 2050. It also …

  • Article from 20.07.2020 | Last changed: 27.07.2020

    Electrical and electronic waste

    Old televisions and computer monitors on a pile.

    … electrical and electronic devices are not waste, for they contain valuable resources Source: Gerhard Kotschik / UBA Electrical and electronic waste contains … possible Unfortunately, resource conservation cannot be achieved solely through efficient recycling, for technological advances in recycling are needed in order to … - Steuerung der Altgeräte- Entsorgung in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (285.10 kB) Related contents Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz …

  • Article from 22.01.2014 | Last changed: 03.11.2020

    End-of-life-vehicles

    Pressed old cars in a junkyard

    … rates The EOL Directive (2000/53/EC) lays down the following reuse rates for end-of-life-vehicles: 80 percent for reuse and recycling; 85 percent … program. 95.5 percent and an additional 10.7 percent of total scrap weight were reused or recovered for material or energy, respectively. Legal framework Proper reuse … be recovered for energy. Shredded parts are used in waste incineration plants, for landfill-site construction, or as gobs (filling material for underground mine …