Dear subscriber,the new issue 02/2022 of the journal UMID - Environment and Human - Health Information service has been published.Please note that the articles are in German, only english abstracts can be provided.Main topic: Radiation – Effect and perceptionEffects of anthropogenic electromagnetic fields on flora, faune, and environmentWhat does Germany think about radiation? Results of an empiri... read more
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14 projects to be honoured with the German Ecodesign Award 2022
The 14 winners of the German Ecodesign Award once again display a wide range of forward-looking solutions to tackling the most diverse challenges. These solutions include intelligent lighting systems, a seasonal calendar for green electricity, precast foundations for wind turbines, a deposit chair as well as concepts for transforming the clothing industry and data-based rewetting of peatland. read more
Companies soon to assume costs for disposal of single-use plastic products
Whether coffee-to-go cups or cigarette butts, too much single-use plastic is landing on our streets and in parks. Cities and municipalities in particular incur costs of up to 434 million euros per year for collection and cleaning, says a study by the German Environment Agency (UBA). New EU regulation states that the manufacturers of single-use products will have to bear these costs. read more
Aktion Biotonne Deutschland (German organic waste campaign) launches a “28-day organic waste bin challenge” for citizens.
A coalition of policymakers, business and associations is running “Action weeks for organic waste bins in Germany” to advocate for improvements in the collection of organic waste. For four weeks from 7 November 2022, the spotlight will be on local authorities in Germany as they run campaigns on the ground to promote the separate collection of organic waste. read more
Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water - No.: 14/2022
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
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
