Dear Reader,The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines has been updated by adding version 6 of the FAQ - Fragen und Antworten zur Prüfung und Zertifizierung von Produkten im Kontakt mit Trinkwasser nach Bewertungsgrundlagen und Empfehlung zur Konformitätsbestätigung document.A translation into English language will be provided soon.Your department for Drinking... read more
- 487 content found -
Ecosystems more sensitive to nitrogen pollution than previously assumed - Study
Ecosystems such as forests, heaths and surface waters are more sensitive to atmospheric nitrogen pollution than previously thought, according to a report under the Geneva Air Convention of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (CCE). read more
EU News – New UBA Publications, Statements and Events - No.: 1/2022
Dear Reader,We’re pleased to inform you about our latest publications addressing ongoing and upcoming discussions on European environment and climate policy.Happy reading! For questions or more information, please get in touch at EU@uba.de.Kind regards,EU relations team read more
E-Waste Day: a plea for proper disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
Too much waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is still being disposed of improperly in Germany. A German Environment Agency (UBA) analysis found that some 86,000 tonnes per year land in the general waste bin instead of being recycled as prescribed. Germany’s recycling rate unfortunately still falls short of meeting the EU minimum recovery rate requirement of 65 percent. read more
Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water - No.: 13/2022
Dear Reader,The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria and Guidelineshas been updated as follows:Silicone Transitional Recommendation Version 4Your department for Drinking Water and Swimming Pool Water Hygiene at UBA. read more
Only ten percent of Germany’s water ecologically intact, despite progress made
Currently, only slightly less than ten percent of rivers, lakes and coastal waters are in good ecological condition. Although this is a slight improvement over 2015, Germany still faces major challenges. According to the EU Water Framework Directive, water bodies should be "good" in terms of chemistry, ecology and – in the case of groundwater – also in terms of available quantity by 2027. read more
Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water - No.: 12/2022
Dear Reader,The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria and Guidelineshas been updated as follows:Information on the evaluation of starting substances for the production of cementitious materials in contact with drinking water - Version 3Your department for Drinking Water and Swimming Pool Water Hygiene at UBA. read more
Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2022
Dear readers,What large supermarket chains offer in their assortment, what they advertise and how they refrigerate their goods is important with regard to environmental and climate protection. But how sustainable are the operations of the eight food retail companies with the highest turnover in Germany? Read more in this newsletter issue.Wishing you an interesting read,The Press Office of the Germ... read more
