… media, particularly in water bodies, where they have undesirable effects on flora and fauna. Further information: Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment Environmental effects of … active substances are not available in parenteral forms of administration. Furthermore, prescribing smaller pack sizes can help reduce pharmaceutical waste. Patients …

… Agency 2023 Do NOT dispose of drugs via the toilet or sink to protect water bodies and drinking water. With proper disposal, pharmaceuticals are destroyed through waste incineration and no longer pose a threat to the environment. last update on 12.12.2024 … In these cases, preventing pharmaceuticals from entering the water bodies is more important than recycling the packaging (e.g. bottles or ampoules). When …

… For example, disease prevention, considering non-medicinal treatments, and the responsible use of medicines all contribute to environmental protection. last update on 11.12.2024 In today's world, it is more important than ever to reconsider our impact on the environment. The healthcare sector also has a role to play, and we can contribute by reviewing and improving the way we use medicinal products. …

… Entry, occurrence, and effects of pharmaceuticals in the environm Wastewater … through wastewater. Pharmaceutical substances are highly biologically active and can have harmful effects on living organisms, particularly in aquatic … measured in 89 countries worldwide in soils, surface waters, and sediments — 221 more substances than in 2016. In Germany, 414 pharmaceutical substances, including …

… Report on 14 regional and national Sustainability Research needs German National Stakeholder Workshop … opportunities in this field. Key Findings of the National Interviews and Workshops More than 600 expert interviews and 14 national stakeholder workshops sampled and …

… CASRI report on enhancing Ethics, Gender Equality, and Diversity Strong together in … also reflects a broad, inclusive perspective that values diverse gender viewpoints. Moreover, the integration of these principles goes beyond data collection: it …

… published. The aim of the methodology is the co-creation of a strategic research and innovation agenda by national key stakeholders, environmental protection agencies and research funders in 14 project countries. last update on 25.07.2025 CASRI is a … which is based on collaborative actions between Environment Protection Agencies and partners from 14 European countries, along with the European Environment Agency. …

… Antony, University of Antwerp, Belgium; G. Arts, Wageningen University, The Netherlands, 2022) AQUACOSM-plus project FungERA: Effects of the fungicide tebuconazole on … TebuFun: Unraveling the impact of tebuconazole on aquatic fungal communities and ecosystem functioning (R. Real, University of Barcelona, Spain, 2023) Analysis … Nagorka, department II 2.5, German Environment Agency, Germany, 2023) Actual master and dissertation projects Should aquatic fungi be considered in the risk assessment …

… Our "The Latest from UBA" Newsletter reports on the latest activities and work results of the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt – UBA). It … Further topics, among others: - Germany on track for 2030 climate targets - More cooperation required to tackle PFAS pollution in soil - In 2024, all air …