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A large amount of petroleum- and coal-based chemicals is used as intermediates. A research project recently launched by UBA is intended to clarify, whether intermediate product applications result in the transfer of constituents of concern in the value chain or their release into the environment. read more
New record high in packaging waste: 18.7 million tonnes accrued. read more
UBA study examines environmental aspects of recycling old wind-powered installations. read more
Federal states must step up imposing fines and producers must avoid more packaging. read more
200 international experts meeting in Berlin. read more
Only beer is sold mostly in reusable bottles. read more
Efficiency increase oftentimes reduces product or service costs, which can in turn ramp up consumption (due to reduced prices), thus partly canceling out the original savings. This is known as the rebound effect. read more
More than 800.000 tonnes of refrigerators, dish washers and other appliances were collected in 2017. 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.
