… Adobe Stocl The conference “PFAS in soil – forever pollution, forever concern?” focused on soil pollution caused by PFAS. Some 150 participants from science, public institutions, industry and … contamination and show that PFAS enter the environment via various routes and cause long-term pollution (“forever chemicals”). Rastatt, Germany : A large-scale PFAS …

… methods can reduce the consumption of resources and promote the sustainable use of materials." Special prize awarded for Timeless Design This year also … enduring aesthetic that transcends short-term trends. It combines a high quality of use with a clear design language, creating products that will last for generations. Thonet's coffee house chair is a prime example of these design principles. Due to its visionary …

… from the federal government to municipal waste disposal companies and private households. Campaigns such as the organic waste bin challenge make an outstanding … the quality of the products created and can lead to pollutants entering the soil used for agriculture. For this reason, the ⁠UBA⁠ welcomes the fact that the organic waste campaign is focusing not only on increasing the quantity of organic waste, but also on the quality …

… the previous year and lower fuel prices resulted in a slight increase of greenhouse gas emissions in 2015, says a short-term forecast by the German Environment … which was adopted in December 2014 is not yet reflected in the current data because many measures only started in the course of 2015. The major reason for the rise … Demand for heat energy was higher, and households and other small-scale consumers used more natural gas in particular. Result: emissions increased by 4.5 million …

… recycling must increase Electrical and electronic equipment does not belong in household waste. Source: mekcar / Fotolia.com All products that have a plug, a battery … they can be recycled in an environmentally sound and high-quality manner. And because this is not always clear, the motto of this year's “E-Waste Day” points this … devices are disposed of incorrectly – for example in residual or bulky waste, in used textile containers, in construction waste or metal scrap.” As a result, raw …

… of a practical tool for implementations, enabling participants to address root causes of challenges in real-world cases they themselves proposed. The aim was to … challenges.  Building on the insights from the process, the HSC session used an interactive format to continue the work on how collective efforts could …

… Ecodesign Directive as well as design education and training are key to this, because a sustainable future worth living must also be designed and therefore we need … It is astonishing how quiet this 18-tonne truck is, making it ideal for urban use. Its low energy requirement and its improved operating distance make the E-FORCE … Glomb and Rasa Weber, of Studio Blond & Bieber for their Algaemy project which uses algae as a pigment in textile printing. Source: Sandra Kühnapfel / Kühnapfel …

… public procurement] (2019) provides specific information on the legal options for using EMAS in public tenders. Overview Nationale Regelungen Bekanntmachung der … public procurement] (2019) provides specific information on the legal options for using EMAS in public tenders. … Environmental aspects in contract award procedures …

… data as well as climate-related data are averaged over periods of 30 years. Using the so-called phenological clock to compare the mean starting points of … to changed climatic conditions. On the other, changes in development cycles caused by climate change also indicate consequential impacts on biodiversity. … of the consequences of such changes in relationships between plants and animals caused by phenological shifts. This is why at this point in time it is only possible …

… its follow-up mission GRACE-FO (GRACE Follow-On, 2018–2023). These satellites are used to observe temporary fluctuations in the Earth’s gravitational field. Mass … its follow-up mission GRACE-FO (GRACE Follow-On, 2018–2023). These satellites are used to observe temporary fluctuations in the Earth’s gravitational field. Mass …