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Veröffentlichung 堆肥产品和沼渣的质量保证(Umweltbundesamt, 2018)Establishing a quality assurance system for compost and digestate from bio-waste can help to decrease the amount of biodegradable waste being landfilled and to increase material recycling. Germany has been successfully operating such a system since 1989, comprising also an organisation with the competence to control the quality of compost and digestate and to award a quality label, the Bundesgütegemeinschaft Kompost e.V. This brochure introduces to the quality assurance system of compost and digestate in Germany in order to give orientation and to share experiences. It provides information, inter alia, on the legal framework related to bio-waste in the EU and in Germany, on involved organisations and on requirements. This brochure is available in English and in Chinese.Veröffentlichung COM draft proposal endangers level of health protection against hazardous VOC emissions from construction products(Umweltbundesamt, 2017)This Scientific Opinion Paper reports about current plans of the European Commission to issue a delegated act on communication of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from construction products in form of “VOC classes”. German authorities consider this draft delegated act as completely insufficient regarding health requirements for the marketing of construction products and campaign for resumption of discussions and supplementation of the proposal in order to efficiently avoid unacceptable adverse health effects.Veröffentlichung 德国2050年温室气体中和(Umweltbundesamt, 2019)RESCUE 研究表明，德国可通过多种路径在2050年之前实现温室气体中和。越早采取更有雄心的行动，就有更大的转型路径选择空间，并实现替代法、避免法和碳汇法之间的平衡。该政策文件提炼了RESCUE研究关于如何有效保护气候的主要结论，并指明了德国实现温室气体中和与为《巴黎协定》作恰当贡献所需的必要举措。Veröffentlichung How do we achieve a harmonized European regulation of materials in contact with drinking water?(2017)On its way from the source to the tap, drinking water is exposed to myriad materials. Those can leach substances into the water which can alter its odour or taste, have human health relevance (e.g. bisphenol A, lead), or enhance microbial growth. Most components used for the abstraction, treatment and distribution of drinking water are permanently installed and have a long service life. It is therefore essential that they satisfy a high level of safety in order to keep our most vital food item clean and pure and protect human health.Veröffentlichung Umweltbezogene Leistungskennzahlen bei Anlageentscheidungen institutioneller Investoren(2018) Frank, Ralf; Fink, Hendrik; Albrecht, Patrick; Deutschland. Umweltbundesamt. Fachgebiet I.1.4-Wirtschafts- und sozialwissenschaftliche Umweltfragen, nachhaltiger Konsum; Matthey, AstridInwieweit berücksichtigen institutionelle Investoren, wie wie Banken und Fondsmanager, bereits heute umweltbezogene Leistungskennzahlen in ihren Anlageentscheidungen? Wo liegen besondere Informationsinteressen der Investoren? Wo liegen Barrieren für eine weitergehende Integration? Und wie könnte eine bessere Integration erreicht werden? Das Policy Paper stellt die zentralen Ergebnisse der zu diesen Fragen durchgeführten Befragung unter Investoren und ESG-Ratingagenturen vor und gibt Empfehlungen zum Abbau der bestehenden Hemmnisse und zur Förderung der Integration umweltbezogener Leistungskennzahlen in die Anlageentscheidung von Finanzmarktakteuren. Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.deVeröffentlichung A blind spot in the assessment of POP/PBT/vPvB properties(2018) Priegnitz, Jan; Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtThis paper relates to the assessment of transformation products (i.e. metabolites, degradation or reaction products), which are formed from plant protection products. It addresses a detail in Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 which is not in line with other substance regulations for REACH, medicinal products, and biocides.Our concern: Also transformation products can be hazardous substances. Meanwhile, they are not yet covered within the POP/PBT/vPvB assessment and the approval criteria for active substances.Our proposal: At least transformation products occurring in a relevant amount should be included in the assessment and the approval criteria in the same way as active substances.Veröffentlichung What issues need to be addressed in the RED II draft to ensure environmental integrity and net climate benefit of bioenergy use(Umweltbundesamt, 2018) Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtWith this scientific opinion paper, we aim to raise awareness for some issues leading to insufficient GHG savings and potentially causing a gap between two climate and energy legislative frameworks of the European Union: the recast of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) and the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry Regulation (LULUCF Regulation). Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.deVeröffentlichung How do we achieve a harmonised European regulation of materials in contact with drinking water?(Umweltbundesamt, 2017) Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtOn its way from the source to the tap, drinking water is exposed to myriad materials. Those can leach substances into the water which can alter its odour or taste, have human health relevance (e.g. bisphenol A, lead), or enhance microbial growth. Most components used for the abstraction, treatment and distribution of drinking water are permanently installed and have a long service life. It is therefore essential that they satisfy a high level of safety in order to keep our most vital food item clean and pure and protect human health. Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/Veröffentlichung COM draft proposal endangers level of health protection against hazardous VOC emissions from construction products(Umweltbundesamt, 2017) Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtMany construction products release Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) to the indoor air, which are hazardous to human health. Among others, VOCs may have effects ranging from odour perception and irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and throat to acute or systemic effects and long-term effects. This includes effects on the nervous system, allergies or allergy promotion and, in particular, cancer, gene mutations and impaired fertility. The use of low-emission products is an important contribution to a high indoor air quality and hence the human well-being, in particular in new buildings (less ventilation due to higher energy efficiency standards) and in larger scale renovation (introduction of large amounts of construction products into a building). Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.deVeröffentlichung Recommendations for deriving EU minimum quality requirements for water reuse(Umweltbundesamt, 2017) Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtIn this scientific opinion paper the German Environment Agency expresses its recommendations for the development of EU minimum quality requirements for water reuse for agricultural irrigation and aquifer recharge. More ambitious quality standards that complement the current EU legislation and are in line with the precautionary principle are needed to protect human health and the environment in a sustainable way. Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de