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Project SylPlant
Runtime 06/2023 – 05/2026
SylPlant is an EU project that will lead to the construction of a plant producing 10.000 tons/year of alternative protein for food and/or feed. IFEU contributes the sustainability assessment.
moreNews `Bio' = Progress? How sustainable is the German bioeconomy?
A bio-based economy that is oriented towards natural cycles, sustainable and climate-neutral - that is the goal of the German government's bioeconomy strategy. But is the bioeconomy developing in...
moreProject Heat pump project database and low-temperature ready standard
Runtime 05/2023 – 10/2023
Together with its project partners, ifeu is creating a database of successful heat pump projects. In addition, an advising tool is being developed for checking whether a building is already suitable...
moreProject Current demand and reduction potentials of base metals in Germany and the EU
Runtime 05/2023 – 02/2024
The study describes the current and future demand for base metals in Germany and the EU and identi-fies reduction potential based on selected sectors and product examples.
moreNews Consistent recycling of PET bottles can save 60,000 tonnes of CO2
"In order to further advance climate protection and the circular economy, the recycling of disposable PET bottles should be strengthened," says ifeu study director Benedikt Kauertz. According to...
moreNews Study on sufficiency approaches in the building sector published: stronger anchoring of sufficiency recommended
In the building sector, there is great pressure to act to meet climate and sustainability targets due to the massive ecological impact. Previous transformation approaches have focused...
moreNews SWM-GHG Calculator (2023) is updated
The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Calculator, first published in 2009, offers decision-makers in emerging and developing countries guidance on the GHG impacts of waste...
moreProject ProSuffizienz - Reduction of energy consumption of prosumers
Runtime 04/2023 – 03/2026
Homeowners with PV systems are prosumer households who often also have an e-car or a heat pump. For them, the project develops strategies, information and narratives for an efficient and sufficent use...
moreProject Scientific support for the Agency for Municipal Climate Protection
Runtime 04/2023 – 03/2028
morePublication Studie gestartet: Mehrweg To-go erfolgreich umsetzen
Was macht erfolgreiche Mehrwegsysteme aus und wie profitiert die Umwelt am meisten? Dazu forschen das Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung (ifeu) und das Institut für…
Authors:
Benedikt Kauertz
Year:
2023
Topics
- Energy 481
- Methods & Tools 7
- Mobility 229
- Nutritional transition 103
- Resources 219
- Industry and products 108
- Biomass 336