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  • Article from 20.07.2020 | Last changed: 27.07.2020

    Electrical and electronic waste

    Old televisions and computer monitors on a pile.

    … illegal export of WEEE and components must be curbed and all operators in the waste management chain must comply with their obligations to report quantities placed on …

  • Article from 19.03.2024 | Last changed: 19.03.2024

    Climate protection and energy policy in Germany

    transformer station

    … for the sectors (energy, industry, buildings, transport, agriculture and waste management) Targets for carbon sequestration in the LULUCF sector (natural sinks) … for the sectors (energy, industry, buildings, transport, agriculture and waste management) Targets for carbon sequestration in the LULUCF sector (natural sinks) …

  • Article from 19.10.2017 | Last changed: 26.02.2018

    Plastics

    nach Farben sortiertes Plastikgranulat

    … and recycling of plastic waste, paragraphs 14(1) and (2) of the Law on Closed Cycle Management (KrWG) stipulate that beginning in 2015, all plastic waste is to be … system for dry recyclables is planned in accordance with the Law on Closed Cycle Management (KrWG). Under this new regime packaging and other plastic and metal … PlasticsEurope – all about plastics European Commission: Waste Law on Closed Cycle Management (KrWG) BMUB: Waste electrical and electronic equipment BMUB: End-of-Life …

  • Article from 07.01.2020 | Last changed: 09.01.2020

    Packaging

    Yellow bags of packaging waste

    … The Packaging Ordinance was Germany’s first law to assign the task of waste management of packaging and packaging product stewardship to packaging producers. … The Packaging Ordinance was Germany’s first law to assign the task of waste management of packaging and packaging product stewardship to packaging producers. …

  • Article from 07.01.2020 | Last changed: 07.01.2020

    Product stewardship and waste management

        Old car tires into the reeds are between grasses in the water

    Product stewardship and waste management Product stewardship enables manufacturers … to avoid sights such as this one. Source: Brigitte Hilbrecht Under waste management law, manufacturers are required to assume responsibility for any product …

  • Article from 08.05.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2022

    Waste regulations

    Golden paragraph mark surrounded by grey and white paragraph sign

    … disposal act, the Abfallbeseitigungsgesetz (AbfG), was adopted in 1972. The Waste Management Act (KrWG), which is today Germany’s main waste disposal statute (and the … Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz (ElektroG). State law of Bundesländer The Waste Management Act (KrWG) is further differentiated by the waste management acts of the Bundesländer. However, due to the fact that, under the German …

  • Article from 27.09.2016 | Last changed: 27.09.2016

    Waste statistics

    huge stacks of paper and two blue waste paper bins

    … the publications available via the links contain statistical data and waste management information in this regard.  Associated content Links Fachserie 19, … the publications available via the links contain statistical data and waste management information in this regard.  … Waste statistics …

  • Article from 19.05.2022 | Last changed: 08.11.2023

    Regional Environmental Management Plans

    Regional Environmental Management Plans Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) are to be drawn up for all regions …

  • Article from 19.05.2022 | Last changed: 27.04.2023

    ISA: Organs, decision-making processes and operating principles

    … principles The principle of "Common Heritage of Mankind" called for international management of mining activities on the deep-sea floor. This was the reason for … … The principle of "Common Heritage of Mankind" called for international management of mining activities on the deep-sea floor. This was the reason for …

  • Article from 16.04.2014 | Last changed: 23.04.2025

    Waste technology transfer

    CD-Cover

    … Waste technology transfer "Best practice municiple waste management" is available for downloading or as a CD-ROM. Source: Ralf Menzel / … have set ourselves two waste technology objectives: (a) promoting sustainable waste management and harmonizing waste management practices with European environmental …

  • Article from 23.03.2022 | Last changed: 24.03.2022

    Water Body Type of the Year 2022 "Groundwater"

    Ein Foto in der Blauhöhle. Zu sehen Grundwasser und eine Person in einem Boot.

    … underground storage technologies, especially in urban areas, concepts for thermal management of groundwater will be required in the future in order to use underground … values for nitrate and pesticides, which often have their origin in intensive land management. Current nitrate data are available in the Federal Environment Agency's …

  • Article from 10.08.2022 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Flood warning

    Warning of Flooding.

    … The German Weather Service also publishes weather warnings. The warning app "NINA", managed by the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance, can be … The German Weather Service also publishes weather warnings. The warning app "NINA", managed by the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance, can be …