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  • Article from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 24.03.2020

    EU law for construction products

    … using construction products intact. The European Commission offers an informative Database “CP-DS: Legislation on substances in construction products” which standard … and second generation of harmonised standards and technical approvals has defined environmental and health requirements in terms of only a few basic elements. The …

  • Article from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 29.09.2015

    Odours from building products

    a young woman takes a smell at one of different glass plungers which are set out in a row

    … brochure. Choosing the right products can reduce potential health risks and environmental impact to a minimum. Building products which are low in odour have … (HRI) of the Technical University Berlin, the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) and the RWTH Aachen University developed measurement methods and evaluation benchmarks which are suitable for the sensory-based evaluation of building products. The new DIN ISO 16000-28 standard (indoor air …

  • Article from 04.04.2024 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Statutes and regulations

    paragraphs

    … / Fotolia.com Fluorinated greenhouse gases and CFC are governed by international environmental treaties (Kyoto Protocol, Montreal Protocol) whose internationally, … of this substance group of climate-damaging HFCs to the Montreal Protocol is based on their major use as substitutes for ozone-depleting substances. Kyoto …

  • Article from 02.09.2013 | Last changed: 25.03.2014

    Environmental product declarations for construction products

    Environmental product declarations for construction products Environmental product … Elements of an EPD An EPD consists of a product description, life cycle assessment data and relevant documentation and test certificates: Product description … of EPD in Germany, in Stages I and III above. In addition, the UBA is commissioning research on the further development  of EPD. Developments in Europe Other …

  • Article from 06.03.2013 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings

    Logo of the Blue Angel ecolabel

    … Building Products and Furnishings The Blue Angel is the world’s first and oldest environmental protection label. Source: Blauer Engel Good health and well-being in … with high requirements The Blue Angel is an emblem of health-conscious and environmentally aware purchasing. Products that bear this eco-label must meet high … linoleum have been awarded the eco-label for low-emission wood products and wood-base products after being tested extensively. The Blue Angel mark on emulsion wall …

  • Landing page from 09.09.2024

    Important Environmental Indicators

    Important Environmental Indicators The following overview shows the key environmental … © UBA 2025 / BfN / DDA Species diversity and landscape quality © according to data Kranenburg et al. (2024) Nitrogen eutrophication © Federal Statistical Office … issues of the Federal States and the Federal Government Nitrate in groundwater © Research and Technology Centre West Coast a.o. Plastic waste in the North Sea © …

  • Article from 22.07.2024 | Last changed: 20.08.2024

    Statistics concerning transfrontier shipment of waste

    Development of the import and export of hazardous waste and other restricted waste 1995-2008

    … written notification Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006, notification related data is to be gathered by competent authorities during transport and recovery or … Regulation mandates a reporting obligation toward the European Commission and the Basel Convention Secretariat. The relevant data is made available during the second … von zustimmungspflichtigen Abfällen 2016 - Export 2015 Data collection under environmental statistics act Grenzüberschreitende Verbringung von …

  • Article from 10.03.2021 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Focal Point to the Basel Convention (Germany)

    Garbage truck

    Focal Point to the Basel Convention (Germany) Garbage truck transporting waste … responsible for waste export and import. This allows for direct and immediate data and information exchage between the Focal Point and the authorities of the … responsible for waste export and import. This allows for direct and immediate data and information exchage between the Focal Point and the authorities of the …

  • Article from 05.04.2022 | Last changed: 13.01.2023

    Legal Basis

    Golden paragraph mark surrounded by grey and white paragraph sign

    … Legal Basis Environmental laws contribute to a cleaner environment Source: virtua73 / Fotolia.com Laws and regulations concerning transfrontier shipment of waste are based on the Basel Convention. The EU has transposed the procedural rules of Basel …

  • Article from 11.01.2019 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

    Transfrontier shipment of wastes

    garbage dump and seagulls

    … on 11.01.2019 Legal basis on waste shipments German waste shipment regulations are based on the EU Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR), which is in turn based on the Basel … export and import at the Federal States (Länder), and for transit at the UBA); data exchange; penalties and fines. For further information concerning the relevant …

  • Article from 23.03.2021 | Last changed: 23.03.2021

    Environmental law

    The statue of Justitia

    Environmental law The purpose of environmental law is to implement environmental … für ein zukunftsfähiges Umweltrecht description in the environmental research database (UFORDAT, only in german) to the project website of the UFZ (only in german) Das …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Greenhouse gas-neutral administrations: Empowering professionals

    keywhole in concrete wall

    … should be advertised, shared, discussed and further developed. While a lot of research and discussions take place to further develop methodological concepts, … should be advertised, shared, discussed and further developed. While a lot of research and discussions take place to further develop methodological concepts, …