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  • Press release 55/2010 from 18.11.2010 | Last changed: 22.07.2013

    International regulation of fluorinated greenhouse gases

    … According to Federal Environment Agency forecasts, the global share of the F-gases substance group in overall greenhouse gas emissions-- currently about two percent- … the report makes proposals for a wide range of measures by which to avoid these substances. Good practice examples include energy-efficient installations that use …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Building Industry

    Building crane in front of a blue sky

    … areas, new buildings should be considered without basements. Safe storage of substances hazardous to water (e.g. oil and chemicals) is also of great importance. … areas, new buildings should be considered without basements. Safe storage of substances hazardous to water (e.g. oil and chemicals) is also of great importance. …

  • News from 07.12.2016 | Last changed: 16.02.2017

    UBA heads the set-up of an European Human Biomonitoring system

    a blood sample is taken from a woman

    … phthalates (DEHP, DnBP, DiBP and BBP) as toxic to the reproductive system. These substances may now only be used in exceptional cases and with a special permit. … by the German Environment Agency regularly check which potentially harmful substances and environmental influences (e.g. chemicals, noise) Germany’s population …

  • Press release 19/2017 from 17.05.2017 | Last changed: 23.06.2017

    International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) launched

    Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks presented the foundation charter to Friedrich Barth, the new Managing Director of ISC3, and Dr Christoph Beier, Vice-Chair of the GIZ Management Board.

    … principle. Wherever possible, it looks for and uses safe alternatives to hazardous substances, and it promotes innovative processes and recycling concepts. We are … ensure that all companies of the supply and disposal chain are informed about the substances the blades contain and the correct handling? These are some of the …

  • Press release 47/2020 from 08.10.2020 | Last changed: 03.11.2020

    Schulze: Germany needs a national water strategy

    Fluss mit sehr wenig Wasser

    … change - especially in the mission statements. The aim must be to ensure that only substances that do not pose a risk to humans and the environment enter or are … protection of water resources with binding planning instruments and a reduction in substance discharges. Last but not least, the experts will show how water and …

  • Press release 47/2022 from 04.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.11.2022

    Aktion Biotonne Deutschland (German organic waste campaign) launches a “28-day organic waste bin challenge” for citizens.

    auf einem Gehweg steht vor einer grünen Hecke eine braune Mülltonne, auf der "Bioabfälle" steht und aus der Gartenabfälle herausgucken

    … waste, then the strict and clean separation of organic waste is essential. Foreign substances like plastic bags and other waste which have no place in the organic … of compostable kitchen and garden waste and a reduction in the volume of foreign substances going into organic waste bins. During the action weeks, many towns, … events to boost the separate collection of clean organic waste without foreign substances such as plastic. Information on general local waste management advice can …

  • Appointment from 16.04.2021

    Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides

    … products, biocides belong to the pesticides. Both share similarities – active substances, application methods – but also differences: Other than plant protection …

  • Press release 15/2018 from 24.05.2018 | Last changed: 06.06.2018

    Drinking water in Germany again rated "very good"

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … 140 euros rather than the usual average of 95 euros per year. Of the 267 monitored substances in drinking water grouped under plant protection products (PPP) and … so. The measured concentrations pose no threat to health. In order to prevent substances used specifically as PPP or biocides from entering drinking water, the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    LW-R-1: Adaptation of management rhythms

    The picture shows a person standing in a field of maize inspecting the leaves of a young maize plant.

    … good aggregate structure in the soil. It is essential to maintain the organic soil substance or – where necessary – to improve it as required by site-specific … good aggregate structure in the soil. It is essential to maintain the organic soil substance or – where necessary – to improve it as required by site-specific …

  • Press release 38/2021 from 17.09.2021 | Last changed: 17.09.2021

    German Environment Agency proposes expanded cross-regulatory approach for European Commission’s “Zero Pollution Action Plan”

    A bridge over water in a city park.

    … One reason for this is the slow or missing feedback from water monitoring to substance regulations, such as REACH . Thus, when pesticides or other chemicals are … an Open Data approach and improve, standardise and link data processing between substance legislation and monitoring. The goal of the Zero Pollution Ambition to …