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  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … released from fertilized soils contribute to global warming, as this is a very powerful greenhouse gas. Heavy metals in fertilizer In addition to the desired trace … released from fertilized soils contribute to global warming, as this is a very powerful greenhouse gas. Heavy metals in fertilizer In addition to the desired trace …

  • Article from 21.12.2022 | Last changed: 24.10.2023

    Extreme Events / Climate Change

    … they apply for multiple objectives Following those recommendations, a screening tool has been developed aiming to support the selection and rating of water resources measures in the context of climate change. Screening Tool (in German).     Tags drought heavy rain … Although often ignored, the effects …

  • Article from 12.06.2025 | Last changed: 12.06.2025

    Serious Gaming and Sustainability

    Game controller with landscape

    … package of measures “Environmental Policy 4.0” strives to establish digital tools for education and participation. Serious games are one such tool and have the …

  • Article from 29.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2023

    Assessing and regulating of chemical mixtures under REACH

    zwei Reagenzgläser mit verschiedenen Flüssigkeiten

    … The concept Concentration Additions has been accepted as pragmatic and feasible tool to predict mixture toxicity, because it calculates with available data (effect … and users) to ensure their safe use. For this purpose, existing methods & tools of industry associations (such as "LCID" and "SUMI", see above) should be …

  • 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.

    … actionable information for increasing ambition. The Performance Distributions Tool , which was developed on behalf of UBA, offers a more nuanced way to assess … actionable information for increasing ambition. The Performance Distributions Tool , which was developed on behalf of UBA, offers a more nuanced way to assess …

  • Article from 20.07.2020 | Last changed: 27.07.2020

    Electrical and electronic waste

    Old televisions and computer monitors on a pile.

    … is to smash them on the ground, The plastic sheaths of copper wires are then stripped away, resulting in the formation of toxic fumes. Other components are … is to smash them on the ground, The plastic sheaths of copper wires are then stripped away, resulting in the formation of toxic fumes. Other components are …

  • Article from 06.06.2019 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Batteries

    Batteries of different size and color

    … and enable us to use many different kinds of mobile devices independently of the power grid. The environmental and resource relevance of batteries stems from the … information concerning their market participation electronically. Use of this tool (currently available in German only) is free of charge. A part of the … to 0.002 percent (20 milligrams per kilogram). Batteries used for cordless power tools, emergency or alarm systems emergency lighting, and medical devices are exempt …

  • Article from 22.01.2014 | Last changed: 03.11.2020

    End-of-life-vehicles

    Pressed old cars in a junkyard

    … in conventional cars. This applies in particular to electric motors, additional power electronics, and bulky traction batteries that weigh upwards of 200 kilograms. … No. 9 on Shipments of Waste Vehicles, which though not legally binding is a useful tool for officials tasked with monitoring the export of used … in conventional cars. This applies in particular to electric motors, additional power electronics, and bulky traction batteries that weigh upwards of 200 kilograms. …

  • Article from 08.05.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2022

    Waste regulations

    Golden paragraph mark surrounded by grey and white paragraph sign

    … Indicators for Measuring the Success of Waste Prevention Measures Development of tools to prevent food waste Tags circulatory system economic law waste legislation …

  • Article from 27.09.2016 | Last changed: 27.09.2016

    Waste statistics

    huge stacks of paper and two blue waste paper bins

    … Reliable statistics compiled at regular intervals are an invaluable monitoring tool both in Germany and in the EU in general, in that they allow for the evaluation … … Reliable statistics compiled at regular intervals are an invaluable monitoring tool both in Germany and in the EU in general, in that they allow for the evaluation …

  • 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.

    … of up to five kilometers. The plants operated with it are also much larger and more powerful. Geothermal energy from deep geothermal reservoirs is used to feed heating … city districts with heat. If the temperature level is high enough, a geothermal power plant can also generate electricity. Geothermal energy is not dependent on …