Umweltbundesamt
Click to enlargeIncreasing numbers of customers are paying attention to products’ environmental compatibility. How can and should businesses draw attention to the environmental benefits of their products? When can a product be described as "water-saving” or “recyclable”, for instance?
The 7th revised and updated edition of the "Environmental Information for Products and Services" brochure by the Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMU), the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Federation of German Industries (BDI) is now available. It provides an overview of the various ecolabels and certification systems, explains requirements and rules for advertising claims and gives tips to businesses on transparent communication of their commitment to the environment.
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.
Unfortunately, we are currently not available by telephone.There may currently be delays in answering enquiries. We ask for your understanding.
