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94 entries were presented to a meeting of the award jury held at the feldfünf e.V. company on 28 September in Berlin. 25 projects are the lucky nominees for the German Federal Ecodesign Award 2021. Winners of the highest national distinction for ecodesign will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held at the Federal Ministry for the Environment on 6 December 2021. read more
Organic milk production from cows that graze in pasture is more favourable for the environment. The main reason is how the feed is produced. These are the results of a study commissioned by the German Environment Agency (UBA) which analysed the environmental impact of various milk production systems in Germany and assessed their environmental cost. read more
In May 2021, the European Commission presented the Zero Pollution Action Plan, which aims to show how air, water and soil can become pollution-free. The Action Plan must be expanded to include a cross-regulatory approach that considers the entire life cycle of pollution, including its most important sources and effects on humans and the environment. read more
Dear Reader,The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria an Guidelines has been updated as follows:The Evaluation criteria for enamels and ceramic materialshas been updated.Document adaption was necessary due to additions in the Positive list, implementing of a risk-based approach and adaption of the conversion factors for tanks. Also, the document “Consideration of additional... read more
Dear Readers, The devastating floods after heavy rainfall this July, as well as the damage caused by heat and drought in Germany in recent years, clearly show: The time is overdue for effective climate protection - and however also for adapting to the now unavoidable consequences of global warming. We present our proposals for precautionary measures against climate risks in Germany in this ne... read more
Dear Reader,The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria an Guidelineshas been updated as follows:The positive list of starting substances for the production of elastomers in contact with drinking water has been updated. Your department for Drinking Water and Swimming Pool Water Hygiene at UBA. read more
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How can the immense potential of digitalisation be tapped for the benefit of all without consuming excessive resources and energy? These and other questions were discussed by over 150 international experts with the support of the German Environment Agency (UBA) at the virtual conference of the Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES) on 30 June and 1 July 2021. read more
The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.
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