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February 17, 2022SWECO

Carbon footprint calculator programmed into design software

The designer sees directly from the design view the CO2 effect of the structure they have chosen, increasing the true...

Organisation
SWECO
Type
Technical Tools
Regions
Europe and Central Asia
Sectors
Buildings and construction
Resource
February 13, 2022One Planet Network

7 Motivations for Lighter Living Action in BC

The seven ‘motivations’ reflect shared attitudes – they are not ‘groups of people.’ People are motivated differently...

Organisation
One Planet Network
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Sectors
Food & Beverage
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Plastic
Energy
Consumer Goods
Education
Resource
February 12, 2022One Planet Network

Lighter Living Action Pack for Neighbourhoods in BC, Canada

The Lighter Living Action Pack for Neighbourhoods in BC, Canada is a guide designed to assist the reduction of both carbon...

Organisation
One Planet Network
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Sectors
Food & Beverage
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Plastic
Energy
Consumer Goods
Education
Resource
February 19, 2021Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Implementation of a sustainable and climate neutral Germany Presidency of the EU Council in the second half of 2020

Sustainable and climate-neutral events can contribute to sustainable consumption and production practises.

Organisation
Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Type
Guidelines and Manuals
Sectors
Water
Food & Beverage
Transport
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Energy
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Resource
February 19, 2021Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Guidelines for sustainable textile procurement by the Federal Administration

The "Step-by-Step Plan for Sustainable Textile Procurement by the Federal Administration" is an implementation measure of the...

Organisation
Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Type
Guidelines and Manuals
Sectors
Consumer Goods
Resource
February 3, 2021Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Siegelklarheit Mobile device App

The goal is to provide reliable and credible information on labels to consumers. Siegelklarheit.de is guiding consumers...

Organisation
Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Type
Technical Tools
Sectors
Consumer Goods
Policy
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January 6, 2020Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

German Resource Efficiency Programme III

The programme is aimed at safeguarding a sustainable supply of raw materials, enhancing resource efficiency in production...

Organisation
Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Type
National strategy/Roadmap/Plan
Project
December 17, 2019Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Campaign "No to the Throwaway-Society" ("Nein zur Wegwerfgesellschaft")

Formulation of six different slogans/six different themes (https://www.bmu.de/wenigeristmehr/nein-zur-wegwerfgesellschaft...

Organisation
Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Policy
December 17, 2019Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

German Packaging Law

The German Packaging Law contributes to specify and standardize extended producer responsability rules. It contributes to a...

Organisation
Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Project
November 26, 2019Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Paper atlas competition ("Wettbewerb Papieratlas")

In 2019 more than 180 municipalities and universities participated in the paper atlas competition. On average, the 102 large...

Organisation
Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Project
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November 26, 2019Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Communication Campaign: Blue Angel - the German Ecolabel: 40 Years

Through the communication campaign, a high number of consumers got in touch with "The Blue Angel", either on Social Media...

Organisation
Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Resource
alt
November 21, 2019Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Guidelines for the Sustainable Organization of Events

The 2019 monitoring survey revealed that around 49% of the authorities do not have events organized by a central work unit...

Organisation
Germany - Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Type
Guidelines and Manuals
Sectors
Water
Food & Beverage
Transport
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Tourism
Energy
Consumer Goods