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Latest Press releases
Goodbye to Michael Sailer
Oeko-Institut: CEO Michael Sailer retires
Our Chief Executive Officer Michael Sailer retires on 1 August 2019 after 39 years at the Oeko-Institut. During these four decades, he made a major… more
Necessary criteria for the sustainable production of PtX
PtX needs sustainability rules: additional renewable power is key to protecting the climate
Fuels produced from electricity – known as power-to-X (PtX) – are not necessarily sustainable or climate-friendly. They have a positive climate… more
A secure raw materials supply for German cell manufacturing
Lithium-ion batteries: Global resource demand and recycling potential until 2050
In 2050, 80 per cent of all newly registered passenger cars on the road worldwide could be powered by alternative drivetrains, with the figure even… more
The EU Batteries Directive is outdated
EU collection rate: More than half of all batteries disappear
Poor collection rates for portable batteries, inadequate targets for lithium-ion batteries and a lack of incentives for those responsible to collect… more
Advantages of electric trucks
Recommendations for climate-friendly road freight transport
Road freight transport in Germany emits about 40 million tons of CO2 annually, accounting for about a quarter of the total greenhouse gas emissions… more
Background Paper on life of products
Repair or replace? Extending the life span of your home appliances – facts and figures
Should you repair your broken vacuum cleaner or buy a new one? Should you replace your 10-year-old washing machine with a more efficient model? What… more
Archive press releases
The Oeko-Institut regularly informs the media about the findings and results of its research. more
Background information
Here you will get background information on key research areas of Oeko-Institut. more
Newsletter
Our EcoMail keeps you informed about current research activities, new publications, exciting reports from the…
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Infographics
Here you can find the latest infographics from our projects. All graphs and diagrams have a CC license and can…
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Images
Here you can find images of the Executive Board and our offices. To download a printable version of an image, please click on the relevant thumbnail image. more