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Press release 10/2015 from 17.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

New "Blue Angel" for data centers

… or less) and 1.8 for centers already in operation for longer than five years. In addition to low energy consumption, climate-friendly air conditioning in data …

Press release 22/2015 from 09.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

Fighting dandelions with a brush and hot water

Münster town hall with wildflowers in the foreground

… care are effective and economical. Another agenda topic was how municipalities, in addition to doing without herbicides in weed control, can also work without …

News from 21.03.2023 | Last changed: 23.03.2023

Advanced materials: steadily sustainable and safe

Coloured area changing from pink to blue. Hexagonal shapes appear on different levels of the image and which reminiscent of chemical structural formulae. The shapes are shown either only in outline or filled in area.

… it must be ensured that possible risks are identified at an early stage. In addition, it is imperative to carefully weigh the benefits and challenges of the …

Press release 42/2013 from 17.10.2013 | Last changed: 19.11.2013

Nominations for the Bundespreis Ecodesign contest 2013

… can now be viewed in an online exhibition at www.bundespreis-ecodesign.de. In addition to current information about the competition and the travelling exhibition …

Press release 44/2023 from 04.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

The German Ecodesign Award 2023 goes to twelve pioneering projects

… for the production of consumer electronics take user behaviour into account, in addition to the industrial aspects. This shows how design can lead to a more … PureSoft” is recycled toilet paper made from corrugated paper and packaging board. Additionally, used paper towels can be integrated into the cycle of new toilet paper …

KomPass: Article from 20.09.2019 | Last changed: 22.10.2019

GoApply

… instruments, adaptation measures and knowledge bases from a new perspective. In addition, the project partners discussed opportunities and barriers to adaptation … instruments, adaptation measures and knowledge bases from a new perspective. In addition, the project partners discussed opportunities and barriers to adaptation …

Press release 31/2018 from 10.10.2018 | Last changed: 18.12.2020

Strengthen pedestrian traffic, protect the environment, make urban living liveable

… in Germany often must put up with exhaust emissions, noise and cramped space, in addition to being accident-prone. More than one-third (36 percent) of traffic …

Press release 1/2017 from 05.01.2017 | Last changed: 17.03.2017

Pace of environmentally harmful subsidies phase-out continues to falter

… special rules which apply to energy-intensive users to bear. This means that each additional kilowatt hour they consume costs not roughly 2 cents, but only 0.15 cents …

Press release 32/2011 from 22.06.2011 | Last changed: 09.07.2013

Large-scale engineering in global environmental processes: an alternative in climate protection?

… are the effects on regional climate and the stratospheric ozone layer of releasing additional sulphur aerosols to the atmosphere. Accordingly, the many downstream …

Press release 12/2019 from 21.05.2019 | Last changed: 27.05.2019

Go for the reusable, not the disposable, when it comes to coffee cups et al.

… in the "to go" sector use reusable cups as a rule rather than on demand only. In addition, coffee and other hot beverages sold in reusable cups should be less …

Press release 08/2025 from 26.02.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

Environmental statements on long-distance bus journeys: Federal Court confirms UBA's decision

Das Bild zeigt einen fahrenden Reisebus.

… also objected to the carbon offsetting that the company offered travellers as an additional service. Although the long-distance bus provider stated the price for …

Press release 03/2025 from 16.01.2025 | Last changed: 20.01.2025

Sustainability in supermarkets: Retail can do more

Voller Einkaufswagen vor Supermarktregal.

… the need for further action by other stakeholder groups in order to provide additional social impetus for greater sustainability in the food retail sector. …