… of sustainable production and consumption, saying, "With a world population of more than seven billion and greater consumer demand it has become a challenge to use … consciously. Sustainable consumption may help in this regard. This contest shows that even environmentally friendly products can also be very convincing in terms of … products. The Bundespreis Ecodesign prize is becoming a platform for product design that will benefit everyone: manufacturers, designers, consumers and, not least of …

… it has grown by an average of just under five percent per year, thus significantly more dynamically than the overall economy. Growth is particularly dynamic in the … Focusing on environmentally friendly products is a recipe for economic success. That is why an ambitious ⁠ climate ⁠ and environmental policy is also an economic …

… highest government award for ecological design rewards visionary solutions that span material innovation, digital intelligence and the circular economy Members … of geopolitical tension, it reduces our dependence on imports. Ecodesign makes us more resilient. Thoughtful design and innovative materials are business models for … And not least, Ecodesign is good for our environment. We save resources and use less energy. That’s not only sustainable, but also economically successful and …

… systems or alternatives to polluting heavy oil are just a few of the many things that can be done to reduce emissions from shipping. The conference will also examine … in the countries along the North and Baltic Seas. Associated content Links more information and conference registration All news Tags air pollutant emission …

… Directors of the EPA Network met Frans Timmermans Meeting with EU COM First … by a holistic approach across sectors beginning also with the Commission. He added that sustainable development is to play an important role in projects set out to … Plan. He conceded that there will be challenges in overcoming entrenched ways of working and ‘silo’ mentalities across EU institutions. In particular, Timmermans …

… under high price pressure and complain of excessive regulation. It is clear to me that we can only reach our environmental goals for the future together. Our farmers … environment and agriculture were too grave. The situation came to a head in 2018 when the European Court of Justice judged Germany to be in breach of its obligations … that many farmers lack planning security under these circumstances. However, the lesson to be learned from this cannot be to maintain the status quo, but rather that …

… the second toy to be awarded the Blue Angel. Press release No. 40/2018 | 29.11.2018 When it comes to toys parents have high demands that toys be free of pollutants. The award criteria for the Blue Angel for toys are … to the environment and health.  Reports by the EU rapid alert system RAPEX claim that despite the sensitivity of the target group the substances in toys in …

… held on 30.11.2021, UBA identified six key aspects of chemicals management that protects human health and the environment. These include giving preference to … opportunities for society. A new discussion process launched by UBA encourages a more detailed outline of the pathway to reaching these aims. It includes the … products must be known throughout the entire chain, they must be known to be harmless and raw materials are to be provided in a sustainable way. Substances of …

… flood protection walls or mobile walls. In addition to technical measures, measures that serve to create retention areas to hold back water in the area and to restore … is important to reduce nutrient inputs into the water body. This requires measures that help to reduce fertiliser quantities as well as soil erosion and runoff, … inputs by establishing water protection strips, or drain agricultural soils in a more environmentally friendly way. Land-based animal husbandry also contributes to …