… commercial practices are prohibited in the European Union. For this reason, the CPC network of European consumer protection authorities, co-led by the German … pressure when making their purchasing decisions.” In July 2024, the EU authority network CPC (Consumer Protection Cooperation) launched a coordinated action against …

… the Interest Group on Sustainability Research and Solutions (IG EPAS) with the EPA Network and brings together environment protection agencies with a strong research … Interest Group on Sustainability Research and Solutions (IG EPAS) within the EPA Network of Heads of Environment Protection Agencies across 37 countries. EPA Heads … 2022, to facilitate strategic research collaboration among epas and between the EPA Network and its partners. Coordinated by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the …

… and transport. The newly founded department is there to exchange knowledge and network with local actors. The Federal Government supports the foundation of the new … The new UBA site in the Cottbus city centre is intended to create long-term networks with actors in the local economy and research institutions in the region …

… Since 1978 it has been setting high environmental standards for products and services, independent of economic interests. The original idea was to create a … vacuum cleaners to smartphones. A Blue Angel seal for climate-friendly logistics services and returnable beverage cups will be available soon. Two textile products …

… Christian Lietzmann This year's Blue Angel Prize goes to the telecommunications service provider Telekom Deutschland GmbH. During the ceremonies for the German … was nominated for the Blue Angel Prize for the second time. The telecommunications service provider has had the Blue Angel on its cordless DECT telephones since 2013. …

… for the Federal Ecodesign Award 2016 have been selected. A total of 26 projects, services and concepts have won over the interdisciplinary jury for their design and … long deliberations in consideration of the four competition categories Product, Service, Concept and Young Talent, the jury has nominated 26 projects from the …

… Reasons for early replacement are varied – UBA recommends a minimum period of service life Short-lived products place a far greater burden on our environment. … is not always measurable and easy to represent for all product groups. As concerns serviceability, appliances must be readily repaired which thereby lengthens their …

… capita and year UBA recommends a reduction of VAT on resource-efficient goods and services By international comparison Germany has a very high level of raw material … through a reduced VAT rate. The EU has already approved this practice for repair services of products such as bicycles or clothing but unfortunately not for items …

… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the German Meteorological Service Healthy all summer long Tips to beat the summer heat and heatwaves That's … as important as fun and relaxation. A new publication by the German Meteorological Service (DWD) and German Environment Agency (UBA) talks about how to handle the … as important as fun and relaxation. A new publication by the German Meteorological Service (DWD) and German Environment Agency (UBA) talks about how to handle the …

… Claudia Röhl, Greet Schoeters Claudia Röhl (State Agency for Social Services, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany), Greet Schoeters (VITO - Flemish Institute … this medium: Impressions from the HBMC2020 … Claudia Röhl (State Agency for Social Services, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany), Greet Schoeters (VITO - Flemish Institute …