… – a record number. Source: Seen / Fotolia.com Batteries are ubiquitous nowadays 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 valuable and hazardous substances … on 06.06.2019 Batteries in Germany In 2012 43,549 tonnes of portable batteries – more than 1.5 billion units – were placed on the market in Germany. This works out …

… Climate protection and energy policy in Germany The most eco-friendly energy is the … in our energy supply. It is crucial that electrical devices, as well as buildings and transportation become considerably more efficient. Energy is increasingly being derived from renewable sources. In …

… 2009), 1.78 million cars were scrapped Source: piccaya / Fotolia.com Germany has more than 40 million registered cars, which are replete with recyclable steel, copper, light metals, precious metals, glass, tires and plastic. But these vehicles also contain environmental pollutants such as motor …

… / Fotolia.com Certain types of products such as packaging, electrical devices and cars are made of plastic in whole or in part, and at some point become waste. In … are optimally recycled. last update on 19.10.2017 Plastic waste in Germany More than 5.68 million tons of plastic waste were generated in Germany in 2013, over …

… packaging Source: Zauberhut / Fotolia.com Packaging is part of everyday life and serves a useful purpose. But there’s also a serious downside to packaging, as … we do to mitigate this type of environmental impact? Which laws are already on the books in this regard, and what actions can we take as individuals? last update on … – VerpackG) entered into force, replacing the Packaging Ordinance. It contains new, more ambitious recycling rates and further important regulations for a more …

… Product stewardship and waste management Product stewardship enables manufacturers and distributors to avoid sights such as this one. Source: Brigitte Hilbrecht Under …

… two waste technology objectives: (a) promoting sustainable waste management and harmonizing waste management practices with European environmental standards in the target countries; and (b) generating business for German waste management technology providers. last …

… of filter backwash water samples to investigate sludge characteristics Source: Andrea Steuer In the research project FITWAS (reuse of filter backwash water from … the drinking water supply), five partners from the fields of research, water supply and industry join the German Environment Agency to analyse methods for reusing … water treatment plants in Germany, filter backwash water amounting to between 1 % and 4 % of the obtained groundwater is produced. This often iron and manganese …

… European Bauhaus” Goal of the “New European Bauhaus” initiative: climate adaptation and a better quality of life. Source: Miriam Dross / UBA Advancing the New European Bauhaus: Sustainable Mobility and Resilient Urban Spaces for a Better Quality of Life (AdNEB)” is an UBA in-house … project. It aims to develop recommendations for climate resilient, healthy, climate and environmentally friendly urban spaces with high quality living for all. Since …