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Rebekka Jauch

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Rebekka Jauch

People & Development
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Freiburg
Oeko-Institut Consult GmbH
+49 761 45295-255
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Long-distance travel without flying – how does that work?

Blog 07/23/2025

July and August are among the months when most Germans go on holiday. According to statista*, in 2024 alone, more than 56 million German citizens went on holiday around 68 million times, including to faraway destinations. But what about sustainability when travelling long distances? Air travel is usually the mode of transport of choice.
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Check the sustainability of chemicals easily online with ChemSelect

Press releases 07/07/2025

Various substances are available for a wide range of chemical applications. These substances can have very different effects on humans and the environment. ChemSelect is a freely available web application developed by Ökopol and Oeko-Institut on behalf of the German Federal Environment Agency. It helps users of chemicals, including product manufacturers, to assess the sustainability of their products and select good chemicals.