Whether furniture, clothes or toys, products we use every day contain chemicals – and some of these have properties problematic for people and the environment. In the EU REACH Regulation, these harmful chemicals are classed as SVHC - “Substances of Very High Concern”. A good way to find out if a product contains SVHC is the app Scan4Chem. Download: https://bit.ly/Scan4Chem_Android https://bit.ly/Scan4Chem_Apple More information: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/topics/chemicals/reach-what-is-it/chemicals-in-articles-eu-life-project-askreach Transcript: alugha
In the atmosphere, at an altitude of about 20 to 30 kilometers, the ozone layer protects us from carcinogenic UV rays. But on earth, on the ground, ozone is a problem. Here, the colorless and toxic gas harms people and the environment. More about ozone: http://www.umweltbundesamt.de/ozon Transla
What is nitrogen, what is reactive nitrogen? Why is too much of it a problem for humans and the environment? And what can we do about it? Our video provides answers. More information on reactive nitrogen on the UBA website at https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/themen/luft/wirkungen-von-luftschadstoffe
Drinking water is our most important aliment. And as with other foods, packaging, shelf life and temperature play an important role. This explainer video describes what influence the drinking water installation has on the quality of our tap water and what homeowners and consumers should pay attent
