(Deutsch) September 2023: Neue Studie des Technischen Büros Klade über Biozide in Verdunstungskühlanlagen zeigt Handlungsbedarf
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(Deutsch) Juni 2022: Die Verwendung der WIDES Datenbank wurde als MUSS-Kriterium in das Österreichische Umweltzeichen für Schulen aufgenommen.
Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch. Attachments UZ 301 Schulen und Pädagogische Hochschulen (989 kB)
Avoidance of biocides in public space: a flyer of PAN Germany recommends the use of WIDES
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The Vienna disinfectant database WIDES has been awarded a recommendation as part of the European campaign for healthy workplaces.
The Vienna disinfectant database WIDES is recommended by several international organizations – including the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the global urban network ICLEI, an association of cities, municipalities and counties for environmental protection and sustainable development. On 12 November 2019, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work […]
The City of Vienna recently published a press release on the WIDES database
The City of Vienna recently published a press release on the WIDES database. The Bureau for Chemical Engineering TB-Klade is pleased to be mentioned by name. Link: https://science.apa.at/power-search/218232051096752365
Procura+ case study on WIDES database published
The Procura+ European Sustainable Procurement Network initiated and co-ordinated by ICLEI is a network of European public authorities and regions that connect, exchange and act on sustainable and innovation procurement. The PROCURA+ Awards reward successful, already running, sustainable and innovative public procurements. In 2017 The Viennese Database for Disinfectants (WIDES) received an honourable mention after […]
Study on risks and benefits of disinfection in the household
On behalf of the Vienna Ombuds Office for Environmental Protection the Bureau for Chemical Engineering TB-Klade took a closer look on disinfecting household products. Examined was the range of all-purpose cleaners, wipes and sponges, gels, soaps and detergents found on the shelves of retailers and drugstores which are explicitly labelled with disinfecting efficiency. Such is […]
International seminar – reduction of hazardous substances from urban sources [Turku/Finland, May 2017]
On 30 and 31 May 2017 the international seminar Reduction of hazardous substances from urban sources – Strategies, tools and incentives municipalities can implement took place in Turku (Finland). Invited were representatives from municipalities of the Baltic Sea region to discuss different ways and tools to reduce chemical loading in urban areas. The meeting was […]
Toxicological and eco-toxicological impact assessment of disinfectants (Product benchmarking)
Toxicological and eco-toxicological impact assessment of disinfectants (Product benchmarking) Product benchmarking is the comparison of attributes of a product or product portfolio with a “benchmark”. As a general rule the benchmark is the market leader in a particular product segment. The comparison can be used to derive potential for the own product. In the impact […]