Projects
The Oeko-Institut’s researchers work on more than 350 national and international projects a year, focusing on Chemicals Management and Technology Assessment, Energy and Climate, Emission and Ambient Pollution Control, Radiation Protection, Agriculture and Biodiversity, Sustainable Consumption, Mobility, Resource Management and Industry, Nuclear Engineering and Facility Safety, and Law, Policy and Governance.
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Advisory Services on Eco-Labelling in Thailand and the ASEAN-region
The study contains advisory services aimed to strengthen the project Sustainable Consumption and Production for Low Carbon Economy - Low Emission Public Procurement and Eco-Labelling (SCP4LCE) commissioned by the German Federal…
Capacity building and support for the development of the national GHG inventory in Tunisia
European Rare Earth Magnet Recycling Network
A life cycle assessment study will be conducted within the EREAN project under the supervision of Oeko-Institut. The aim is to quantify the environmental benefits associated with the introduction of neodymium-iron-boron magnet…
Evaluation of the Salewa Restriced Substance List
Review of the Salewa Restricted Substance List (RSL) covering the following aspects:
- Review of the various groups of substances / chemicals covered by the RSL for the purpose of checking conformity with the legal requirements (e.g.…
Influence of the service life of products in terms of their environmental impact: Establishing an information base and developing policies against "obsolescence"
Das übergeordnete Ziel des Vorhabens besteht darin, eine fundierte Datengrundlage zur Beschreibung und Beurteilung des Phänomens „Obsoleszenz" zu schaffen und darauf aufbauend handlungssichere Strategien gegen Obsoleszenz zu…
Scientific monitoring of the relevant processes in green public procurement
The objective of the project is to provide scientific support to the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) in relation to its diverse activities to further promote green public procurement. The main focus of the work concentrates on the…
Assistance to the Commission on technological socio-economic and cost-benefit assessment related to exemptions from the substance restrictions in the End-of-Life of Vehicles (ELV) Directive
In the context of this project 6 exemption requests are to be evaluated according to the ELV criteria for justification of exemptions. After an initial completeness check of requests, available information for each request is to be…
Enhancement of the REACH requirements for (imported) articles- Options for improvement of the chemicals regulation
The study investigates how modifications of the REACH and CLP Regulations can contribute to a better protection of human health and the environment against impacts caused by substances of very high concern (SVHC) in articles.
…To publication "Stärkung der Regelungen für (Import-)Erzeugnisse in der Chemikalienverordnung REACH"
Continued technical support to the negotiations of the F-gas Regulation, preparing its implementation and international action on F-gases
Implementation of international regulation into the German regulatory framework for nuclear supply and waste management facilities
The German regulatory framework for nuclear supply and waste management facilities is currently upgraded to be compatible with international requirements of WENRA and IAEA. On one side, Oeko Institute supports the Federal Ministry for…
Investigation of possible consequences of a nuclear power plant accident in Switzerland on the drinking water supply
Effects of accidental releases of radioactive materials from the Swiss nuclear power plants (NPPs) Beznau, Leibstadt and Gösgen to surface water and the drinking water supply in Switzerland were investigated. The releases were…
Savings potentials thanks to the automatic TwinDos dosage in washing machines
Scoping LCA comparing multiple way bedpans with disposable bedpans made of bioplastics
Aim of the study to be undertaken is an ecological assessment of the two bedpan systems used in clinics, disposable bedpans and multiple way bedpans, along the relevant life cycle stages.
Copper in organic farming: Strategy ensuring the replacement of copper in organic farming systems
- Analysis of the effects of copper compounds on the environment/human health
- Comparison with the effects of synthetic pesticides
- Availability of substitutes and their impact
- Consequences of a (voluntary) renunciation of copper…
Assistance to the Commission on technological, socio-economic and cost-benefit assessment related to exemptions from the substance restrictions in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) - Pack 4
In the context of this project, 5 exemption requests are to be evaluated according to the RoHS 2 criteria for justification of exemptions. After an initial completeness check of requests, available information for each request is to be…
Preparation of a data sheet for the sustainable public procurement of textiles
On the basis of the criteria for the award of different eco-labels (EU flower, Blue Angel, bluesign requirements), the Oeko-Institut prepared a data sheet for the procurement of sustainably produced textiles. These criteria, however,…
Survey of LANUV report: radioactivity from the mining areas in NRW
The Agency for Nature, Environment and Consumer Protection of NRW (LANUV) has evaluated past and own new studies on radon and its radioactive decay products in the context of the lignite mines in North Rhine-Westphalia and prepared a…
Comparison of the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of Egyptian potatoes with the PCF of stored potatoes organically grown in Germany
The project aimed at comparing the Product Carbon Footprint of early potatoes cultivated in Egypt with the PCF of stored potatoes organically grown in Germany. The compilation of each PCF started with primary agricultural production…
Sustainable Consumption and Production for Low Carbon Economy – Low Emission Public Procurement and Eco-Labelling (SCP4LCE) - Advisory Services on Eco-Labelling in Thailand and the ASEAN-region
The study contains advisory services aimed to strengthen the project Sustainable Consumption and Production for Low Carbon Economy - Low Emission Public Procurement and Eco-Labelling (SCP4LCE) commissioned by the German Federal…
Scientific monitoring of the implementation of the ecodesign directive and the energy labelling directive - Work programme for 2012 and beyond