Finding reliable information about environmental issues is not an easy task. While there is an abundance of facts and data on forests, soils and water bodies, their quality can vary. read more
Packaging recycling only works with correct waste separation
Der Trend ist positiv. Insgesamt wurden von den dualen Systemen 2023 im Vergleich zum Vorjahr mehr Verpackungen recycelt. Das gaben das Umweltbundesamt (UBA) und die Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (ZSVR) am 21. Januar 2025 auf einer gemeinsamen Pressekonferenz bekannt. Die strikte Mülltrennung ist die zentrale Voraussetzung, um das Recycling weiter auszubauen. read more
Sustainability in supermarkets: Retail can do more
Sustainability in supermarkets has many facets. It ranges from resource-conserving food production and environmentally friendly packaging to the avoidance of food waste. read more
Final data for 2023: climate-damaging emissions fell by ten per cent
In 2023, greenhouse gas emissions in Germany fell by 10.3 per cent compared to 2022. This is shown by the results of the calculations submitted by the German Environment Agency (UBA) to the European Commission on 15 January 2025. read more
Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water - No.: 1/2025
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Revenue from emissions trading once again at record level
Revenue from European and national emissions trading in Germany totalled around 18.5 billion euros in 2024. This means that proceeds from these two key climate protection instruments was once again slightly higher than in the previous year. read more
UMID - No.: 02/2024
Dear subscriber,as some recipients experienced technical problems, we are resending you the newsletter on the publication of the UMID journal.Everyone should now be able to open the link to the publication.We apologize for any inconvenience and wish you happy holidaysWith kind regardsYour UMID editorial teamThe new issue 02/2024 of the journal UMID - Environment and Human Health Information servic... read more
Manufacturers of single-use plastic products must register by 31 December
Since 2024, manufacturers of single-use plastic products such as cigarette filters, drinks cups and film packaging have had to contribute to the costs of waste disposal in parks and streets. This involves companies paying an annual levy into a fund managed by the German Environment Agency. read more