“Blauer Engel” is a well-known eco-label that is now visible on around 20,000 products from around 1,600 companies. It is the environmental label of the German government. The “Blauer Engel” is based solely on environmental criteria. It is intended to guarantee high standards of environmental and health protection.
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Advantages and disadvantages of lithium-ion batteries – Life cycle assessment
Lithium-ion batteries are essential and very popular as rechargeable storage devices in household appliances, PCs, laptops, tablets, cell phones, battery storage for photovoltaic systems and for climate-friendly electromobility. The trend towards the use of these high-performance rechargeable batteries continues unabated.
Very high numbers of e-car registrations are expected in Germany in the future. The German government plans to have ten million registered electric vehicles by 2030. Many consumers already own numerous (household) appliances with powerful and energy-efficient lithium-ion batteries. This poses particular challenges for consumers and disposal companies, as well as for correct disposal for resource-saving recycling.
Massive environmental damage due to war
Environmental damage caused by war has an enormous impact on the environment in the affected areas. War not only causes incredible suffering for people, but also leaves behind environmental destruction with long-term negative consequences.
Spring cleaning – environmentally friendly and sustainable cleaning
Aggressive cleaning agents are often used for the annual spring clean to clean and disinfect surfaces in the home in the best possible way. However, the allergenic substances and environmentally hazardous substances contained in the cleaners are not taken into account.
Measuring pollutants in the home
Pollutants in the home or workplace can pose a serious health risk. If there is a suspicion of air quality pollution, for example due to the occurrence of various symptoms (“sick building syndrome”), an air measurement can provide clarity.
Delta virus on the rise – efficiently measuring coronaviruses with Vira-Pore in the air
The ECDC (European Center for Disease Prevention and Control) assumes that ninety percent of all new coronavirus infections within the European Union and the countries of Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein will be attributable to the “delta variant” by the end of August 2021 .
Nanoparticles and the REACH Regulation
What are nanoparticles?
The term nanoparticle is used to describe particles with a size between 1 and 100 nanometers in height, width or length. The Greek term “nanos” means dwarf and illustrates the size dimension.
Measure dust exposure at the workplace with SG10-2A
GSA measuring device SG10-2A: Measure dust exposure at the workplace
Strict limit values for permissible dust exposure apply to occupational safety in environments with dusts. This is particularly important for checking dust exposure at the workplace in order to avoid health hazards.
The GSA measuring device SG10-2A enables the measurement of dusts and other hazardous substances up to 10 l/min in accordance with EN 481.
GSA measuring device SG10-2A: Measure dust exposure at the workplace
Strict limit values for permissible dust exposure apply to occupational safety in environments with dusts. This is particularly important for checking dust exposure at the workplace in order to avoid health hazards.
The GSA measuring device SG10-2A enables the measurement of dusts and other hazardous substances up to 10 l/min in accordance with EN 481.
Nanoparticles – use and danger
What does the term “nano” mean?
Nanoparticles are particles with a size (height, width or length) of 1 to 100 nm (nanometers). To clarify the size: A nanometer is one millionth of a millimeter.
“Nano” is derived from the Greek term nanos and means dwarf. This refers to the small size of the particles.
Technical rules for hazardous substances – TRGS 400
Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances TRGS 400
The abbreviation TRGS stands for Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances and are a fundamental element of occupational health and safety. These rules specify the application of the Hazardous Substances Ordinance.
Such a risk assessment is always necessary if pollutants may be present at the workplace. The employer has a duty to protect employees from potential health hazards.