German Resource Efficiency Programme (ProgRess) Programme for the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources imprint Decision of the Federal Cabinet of 29 February 2012 Compiled pursuant to Cabinet decision of 20 October 2010 on the German Government’s Raw Materials Strategy, based on the National Sustainability Strategy “Perspectives for Germany” of 17 April 2002 and the “Thematic Strategy for the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources” of the Commission of the European Union of 21 December 2005. IMPRINT published by: Federal ministry for the Environment, nature Conservation and nuclear Safety (BmU) Division WA iii 1 · 11055 Berlin · Germany Email:
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