Although such protection against the indirect effects of PPPs on biodiversity is required by EU and national law, its actual execution is inadequate. read more
More flower strips and fallow land needed for protection of insects and birds
Household appliance repair costs should be made tax-deductible
Our 7-point strategy against obsolescence recommends, that Household appliance repair costs should be made tax-deductible read more
Environmental availability of raw materials
The availability of raw materials is determined by more than technical-geological, economic and political factors alone: the environmental risks of mining also has an impact. read more
European Mobility Week: “Sharing gets you further“
Land take, air and noise pollution: these are just some of the major challenges which motorized transport brings to many cities in Germany. read more
Round Table Against Marine Litter goes into round two
North and Baltic Sea coasts of Germany continue to be polluted with waste – interim report presents measures against marine litter read more
Who has the best ecodesign in Germany?
On 11 September a panel jury of environmental and design experts made the nominations for this year's Bundespreis Ecodesign (German Ecodesign Award). Twenty submissions in the areas of architecture, energy, nutrition, home living, interior design, mobility and fashion can now hope to receive an award at an awards ceremony to be held 27 November. read more
Urban Mining
Why not tap the enormous sources of raw materials which we ourselves have created? read more
Emissions trading: EEX holds 500th German auction of emission allowances
Since 5th January 2010, EEX has auctioned more than 900 million emission allowances on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany. Including today’s 500th auction, revenue of in total approximately EUR 6 billion has been generated. These funds have been used almost completely for financing national and international climate protection measures. read more
