Annual album sales in the K-pop industry over the past 5 years, based on Circle Chart, combined with annual album sales rankings (top 100)

- (2019) 23,858,390 - (2020) 32,782,134 - (2021) 45,468,887 - (2022) 60,476,914 - (2023) 94,167,827

(2) Reason for Data Selection

As the K-pop industry has grown, issues have arisen regarding the disparity between album sales and the actual number of people consuming the music, as well as the increasing number of albums being indiscriminately discarded. Recently, there has been criticism that entertainment companies are solely focused on their performance metrics, fueling an environmentally harmful competition for higher sales. To measure the scale of this issue, I selected the annual album sales (top 100) as the primary data.

(3) Artwork Description

Using striking metallic objects against a vibrant background, the artwork aims to starkly reveal what aspects of our cultural life we should be concerned about and what discomforts we should be aware of.

(4) Data Source

[Circle Chart](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=2019&hitYear=2019&termGbn=year&yearTime=3)

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• land consolidation act (1953)

• 2023: destruction of more than 40% of wildlife habitats due to the land consolidation act and other agricultural reforms

• more than 72,000 native animals are endangered

• especially endangered species: hare, field hamster, various insects, skylark, etc.

(2) Reasons for selecting this topic

Wildlife and nature are the most valuable goods we have on our earth and therefore must be protected. Maximising profit on the cost of our environment shouldn't be overlooked because the results of such reckless behaviour are enorm as shown in the data. The faults Germany and other European countries have made regarding their agricultural politic should be alarming signal for all the nations that still have an undamaged nature.

(3) Data source

https://www.nabu.de/natur-und-landschaft/landnutzung/landwirtschaft/artenvielfalt/lebensraum/23694.html

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/flurbg/BJNR005910953.html

While the humanity is aware of a climate problem, not all people might realize the importance of renewable energies in the race against time. It´s interesting to see how much tonnes of CO2 we really can avoid emitting, through different sources of energy production. This datas aim is to visualize the positive difference from the utilisation of fossil fuels to a rather new alternative in relevant areas.

Artwork Description:

Using a bright color from the bottom of the drawing, gives the right mood to continue looking upward a gold plated staircase. Ending in two combined charts, which represent the goals that started small. After climbing all to the top they are representing a satisfactory result.

Data Sources:

https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/daten/energie/erneuerbare-energien-vermiedene-treibhausgase#beitrage-der-verschiedenen-erneuerbaren-energietrager-zur-treibhausgasvermeidung

Volume of household waste per capita in Germany:

-2004: 456kg

-2011: 463kg

-2021: 484kg

-2023: 433kg

(2) Reason for data selection

When it comes to climate change, waste production is no doubt a huge contributor. Not only do landfills, and especially organic waste, produce a huge amount of greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane, other harmful substances are also released into the atmosphere through the incineration of waste.

(3) Artwork description

This artwork uses garbage patches floating on the ocean to represent the amount of household waste produced by each German in four different years. The cold colors and monotonous appearance of the garbage patches aim to express the harmfulness of excessive waste production.

(4) Data source

https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Gesellschaft-Umwelt/Umwelt/Abfallwirtschaft/Tabellen/liste-abfallbilanz-kurzuebersicht.html; (accessed on the 2^nd of January 2025)

Data overview:

2015: 107,0 M. tons

2016: 105,3 M. tons

2017: 102,5 M. tons

2018: 100,2 M. tons

2019: 97,8 M. tons

2020: 89,7 M. tons

Reason for data selection:

Cars in private households in Germany produce a lot of CO2, which adds to climate change and makes it harder to reach climate goals. Reducing these emissions can help protect the environment, improve air quality, and support cleaner ways of getting around. That is why it is very important to keep an eye on the data and to have the course in mind.

The center of this data visualization dominates an abstract form of the roads in

Germany (the dots are german cities , connected by roads) . The cars are spread

all over the road system, showing that this art refers to all of Germany. In the

background , fog  that  grows and gets darker from the bottom left corner to the

middle and then lightens again till the top right corner, can be seen. This design

reflects the amount of CO2 emission rising with years passing by and then

lowering again.

This is an artistic visualization that shows an important aspect of the

environment in Germany and is by its design different from usual  diagrams.

Nevertheless it still  shows the improvement of the CO2 emission from cars in

private households in Germany in an abstractly creative way.

Source: https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/484072/umfrage/co2-emissionen-pkw-in-privaten-haushalten-in-deutschland/

Anomaly of the number of hot days over the past 70 year portrayed in a column chart.

highest deviation of the average:

1950-1960: 4

1960-1975: 6

1975-1990: 6.5

1990-2005: 14

2005-2020: 16

(2) Reason for Data Selection

Due to climate change the hot days in Germany get more frequently and more dreadful. This

circumstance causes many problems concerning especially the health of the humans. To

make this dramatic change clearer I chose the data to the Anomaly of the number of hot days

in Germany.

(3) Artwork Description

The poster shows our sun with many solar storms which are representing the diviation of the

average days of the periods mentioned above. Using yellow strings, I portradeviations of each period.

(4) Data Source

column chart

https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/bild/abbildung-5-anomalie-der-anzahl-der-heissen-tage

The amount of ecologically farmed agricultural land in Germany from 1994 to 2023 in percent:

1994: 1.6%

1995: 1.8%

1996: 2.1%

1997: 2.3%

1998: 2.4%

1999: 2.6%

2000: 3.2%

2001: 3.7%

2002: 4.1%

2003: 4.3%

2004: 4.5%

2005: 4.7%

2006: 4.9%

2007: 5.1%

2008: 5.4%

2009: 5.4%

2010: 5.9%

2011: 6.1%

2012: 6.2%

2013: 6.3%

2014: 6.3%

2015: 6.5%

2016: 7.5%

2017: 8.2%

2018: 9%

2019: 9.7%

2020: 10.3%

2021: 10.9%

2022: 11.2%

2023: 11.4%

(2) Reason for Data Selection

This data shows that the amount of ecologically farmed land in Germany is almost always growing. In 2023 11.4% of agricultural land was ecologically farmed. This is an average amount when compared to other european countries, however the German government has the ambitious plan to increase that amount up to 30% by 2030. That would be

18.6% in just 7 years time but the data shows that the amount only grew by 9.8% in 29 years. With this information you can therefore conclude that there is still lots to do until this goal is achieved.

(3) Data Sources

The amount of ecologically farmed agricultural land in Germany from 1994 to 2023 in percent:

https://www.thuenen.de/de/themenfelder/oekologischer-landbau/aktuelle-trends-der-deutschen-oekobranche/oekolandbau-in-zahlen

The plan/goal by the German government:

https://www.bmel.de/DE/themen/landwirtschaft/oekologischer-landbau/bio-strategie-2030.html#:~:text=Die%20wissenschaftlich%20anerkannten%20Leistungen% 20helfen, Fläche%20ökologisch%20bewirtschaf tet% 20werden%20sollen.

The amount of ecologically farmed agricultural land of every

European Country in 2021 and 2022 in percent:

https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/5423/umfrage/anteil-der-oeko-flaeche-an-der-landwirtschaft-in-den-eu-27-laendern/

(4) Artwork Description

The increasing percentages of the chart are roughly visualized by a rising mountain range. However, the mountain range is not always rising which shows that not every year the percentages increased.

Emissions of H2O in tonnes:

Dec:1400

Aug: 1300

Nov: 1100

Jun: 1000

Jan: 1000

Jul: 900

Apr: 850

Mar: 760

May: 700

Sep: 680

Feb: 625

Oct: 400

(2) Reason for Data Selection

Since an amount of time Space administrations and agencies launch rockets into space. Some of these fail and some are successful. While it is very good that human explore space these launches cause a lot of emissions of several pollutants. One of these pollutants is water which stat is unimaginable and that’s also the reason why I decided to design a Graphic which shows the immense amount of water which is used to launch these rockets into space.

(3) Artwork Description

Using a picture of a rocket launch I am showing the theme the statistic is generally dealing with. The paintings of the water drops illustrate the amount of water which was released in one month in 2019. Each water drops size mirrors the tonnes that were released in this specific month. It is important to know that the water drops are not in the right order from January to December, but are just confused and ordered by size.

(4) Sources

https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2021EF002612

Creator: Paul o. Eder_ILV1

Share of primary energy consumption from renewable sources in Germany since 2000. (Energy sources include: hydropower, solar, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, wave, and tidal.)

2000: 2.89%

2005: 5.21%

2010: 8.79%

2015: 14.88%

2020: 21.12%

2023: 24.39%

(2) Reasons for Data Selection

Renewable energy is crucial for Germany because it reduces dependence on fossil fuel imports, enhances energy security, and helps combat climate change. Expanding wind, solar, and other renewables also fosters innovation, creates jobs, and stabilizes electricity prices. Additionally, it aligns with EU climate goals and reduces environmental harm, ensuring a sustainable future for both Germany and Europe. Germany aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

(3) Artwork Description

Using a picture of a “typical” German field with wind turbines installed in the background, shows how one form of renewable energy – wind energy – is already supporting our energy household, especially in Norther Germany. The wind turbines, which heights increase proportionally to the data above, represent all forms of renewable energy. Wind energy is also the largest sector of renewable energy sources in Germany, this is why I think it serves as a good representation for all sources.

(4) Date Source

https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/renewable-share-energy?tab=chart&country=~DEU

https://www.bmwk.de/Redaktion/DE/Dossier/erneuerbare-energien.html#:~:text=An%20Land%20wurden%20im%20Jahr,Anteil%20von%20Strom%20aus%20Kohlekraftwerken.

https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/klimaschutzgesetz-2197410

Number of windmills located in Germany since 2000.

2000 - 9300 windmills

2010 - 21000 windmills

2025 - 29000 windmills

portion of wind energy in Germany:

2000 - 1.6% of total electricity generation

2010 - 6%

2025 - 30%

performance of a windmill:

one rotation supplies...

... a single-family home two days with electricity

... an electric car to drive 150km

2)Reasons for Data Selection

Wind energy is an essential renewable energy source that plays a crucial role in reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. Unlike coal or oil, wind power produces no greenhouse gas emissions, making it a key solution in the fight against climate change. Additionally, wind energy is sustainable, as wind is a natural resource. It also promotes energy independence, creates jobs in the renewable energy sector, and helps stabilize electricity prices. By investing in wind power, we can ensure a cleaner, more sustainable future for generations to come. It is all the more tragic that some parties ignore these facts and miss the opportunities wind energy offers us.

3)Artwork Description

This image symbolizes the importance of wind energy in creating a sustainable future. The house between all the windmills represents the direct benefits of renewable energy—providing homes with a reliable, eco-friendly power source. The beautiful landscape and sky highlight the harmony between technology and nature, showing how wind energy reduces carbon emissions while preserving the beauty of the environment. This picture perfectly captures the promise of a cleaner, greener world powered by sustainable solutions.

4)Data Sources

Windstromanteil in Deutschland bis 2024 | Statista

Windenergie Deutschland | Zahlen, Fakten, Charts

Estimated installed Power of Photovoltaic Energy in Germany by 2045

2022 - 55.3 GW

2028 - 164,3 GW

2033 - 275,9 GW

2045 - 452,8 GW

2) Reasons for Data Selection

Solar power is one of the most important renewable energy sources and plays a key role in the transition to a more sustainable future. As concerns about climate change and energy security grow, many countries are increasing their efforts to expand renewable energy production. Germany, in particular, has made significant progress in this area, with renewable energies accounting for a record 59.7% of net public electricity generation in 2023. Projections suggest that by 2030, around 80% of the country's electricity supply will come from renewables, with solar power playing a crucial role in reaching this target. Given these developments, it is important to look at how photovoltaic energy will continue to grow in the future and how it will shape the energy landscape in the coming decades.

3) Artwork Description

In the artwork, solar panels are depicted increasing in height, symbolizing the rising capacity of photovoltaic installations over the years. The arrangement resembles a staircase, representing the progressive steps toward a sustainable energy future. The background features rooftops, highlighting the common placement of solar panels on buildings, which is a typical sight in many German communities. This setting emphasizes the integration of renewable energy into everyday life and the collective effort to embrace sustainable practices.

4) Sources

https://www.bdew.de/service/publikationen/installierte-leistung-photovoltaik-in-deutschland-bis-2045/

https://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-media/press-releases/2024/public-electricity-generation-2023-renewable-energies-cover-the-majority-of-german-electricity-consumption-for-the-first-time.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.iea.org/countries/germany?utm_source=chatgpt.com

2)     Reasons for Data Selection
Environmental Impact: The rapid growth of e-waste has serious environmental consequences. Electronics often contain harmful substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can leak into the environment if not properly recycled or disposed of. The increasing amounts of e-waste point to a growing challenge in handling and recycling these materials safely.
Resource Recovery: E-waste is a significant source of valuable metals and materials (such as gold, silver, copper, and rare earth elements) that can be recycled and reused. The growing amounts of e-waste can lead to more opportunities for resource recovery, reducing the need for mining and decreasing the environmental impact of material extraction.
Recycling Efficiency: The statistic that 85.5% of e-waste was recycled in Germany in 2022 indicates that a high proportion of the waste is being processed properly. This is important because efficient recycling reduces the environmental footprint by keeping harmful substances out of landfills and reintroducing valuable materials into the production cycle. It also demonstrates how well Germany is managing its e-waste in terms of collection and recycling infrastructure.

3)     Image Description
The image illustrates the increase in electronic waste over the years, as well as the slight decline in recent years. This is symbolized by three mobile phones enclosed in bubbles of different sizes, representing the growth of e-waste and its recent slowdown. The person next to them symbolizes the consumer who generates this waste, emphasizing that the data is measured per capita. The image highlights the importance of properly disposing of and recycling electronic waste to reduce environmental impact, conserve materials, and prevent damage caused by resource extraction.

4) Data Source:

https://www.destatis.de/Europa/DE/Thema/Umwelt-Energie/Elektroschrott.html#:~:text=In%20Deutschland%20landeten%20im%20Jahr,Kilogramm%20unter%20dem%20EU%20-Durchschnitt.

How much nitrogen is entering German surface waters:

1990: 400 kilotonnes

2000: 450 kilotonnes

2010: 480 kilotonnes

2020: 500 kilotonnes

About three quaters through coming from agricultural sources. It is not only nitrogen that is polluting or waters, but also other chemicals like phosphorus and pesticides.

2) Why did I chose this specific data points

I choose these data points because water pollution is a serious problem, we have to deal with. It's not talked about enough, even though it affects us a lot, due to its significant impact on both, human health and the environment.

I would say the artwork perfectly describes the process of how chemicals of all kind that are used in agriculture, get into our waters. But one question still comes up: Why are chemicals, like nitrogen or phosphorus, so harmful for us?

• First: High nitrate-concentration in water can lead to a process that promotes the growth of alges, which leads to oxygen-depletion in the waters and therefore to the deaths of many fish. Nitrate in drinking water is damiging for humans, espescially infants. It can cause a condition that reduces the bloods ability to carry oxygen

• Second: Just as Nitrate Phosphorus als leads to the same process that causes the death of fishes and water organisms and similar consequenes .

• Third: Nitrogen also causes Oxygen depletion, but furthermore, an excess of Nitrogen compounds can degrade soil quality, causing acidification and negative impacts on plant health

1995: 97 million

2000: 92 million

2005: 88 million

2010: 85 million

2015: 81 million

2020: 75 million

Why I chose these specific data points

I chose the data on the decline of bird populations in Germany because it highlights a significant environmental issue. Studies have shown that bird numbers in Germany have been decreasing for decades, particularly among farmland birds. The reasons for this decline include habitat loss, climate change, and the use of pesticides. For example, between 1992 and 2016, around 14 million breeding birds disappeared from Germany.

How my artwork reflects the data

My artwork visually represents the gradual decline of birds. The image shows birds sitting in a row, with each bird progressively looking weaker and sicker. The last bird appears dead, symbolizing extinction. This reflects real-world data, where many bird species are now endangered or have already disappeared.

Data Source

https://www.nabu.de/tiere-und-pflanzen/voegel/artenschutz/rote-listen/

https://www.bfn.de/vogelmonitoring

https://www.nabu.de/tiere-und-pflanzen/voegel/artenschutz/rote-listen/roteliste-2021.html

ice 2019:92%

phv/bev 2019:8%

ice 2021:56%

phv/bev 2021:34%

ice 2023:53%

phv/bev 2023:47%

Why did I chose this specific data points:

I chose the data on distribution of engine types in cars because it represents a big part of how ouf mobility transition will look like. Cars have a big impact on our climate, especially internal combustion engines:this art of engine was already described as dead and harmful to our enviremont but it might survive a little longer.

How my artwork reflects the data:

The ice-engine is decreasing harsh between 2019 and 2021 so does the enigne shrink in the graphic-stressed by the red line. However the electric engines,which were predicted to have a glorious future, do not have a significant growth in between 2021-23.

Artwork description:

The artwork describes the registered cars in Germany over since 2019. It shows the percentage share of the three main drive types compared to each other.The size of the engines correlate with their yearly percentage.

Sources:

https://finanzmarktwelt.de/eu-auto-verbrenneranteil-faellt-unter-50-294675/

Recycling rates:

• 2000: 66,5%

• 2005: 66,0%

• 2010: 76,9%

• 2015: 79,0%

• 2020: 81,7%

• 2022: 81,8%

Why I chose these specific data points:

I chose the recycling rates as garbage is a sustainability problem I get confronted with everyday. Either by walking down the street full of cigarettes and overflowing bins or when I open my yogurt wrapped in plastic. Avoiding it completely is nearly impossible as packaging is inevitable, so recycling is the next best option. I found it interesting that between 2000 and 2015 it was possible to improve recycling rates a good amount but nowadays we are at the point where we cant make any further improvements. So our generation has to find another way to reduce environmental pollution caused by garbage.

Data source:

https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/sites/default/files/medien/384/bilder/dateien/2_abb_verwertungsquoten_2024-10-14.pdf

Use of plastic shopping bags in Germany (in billions):

2000 - 7

2012 - 6,1

2015 - 5,6

2016 - 3,7

2017 - 2,7

2018 - 2

2019 - 1,7

Reasons for Data Selection

.Plastic bags greatly pollute our oceans and rivers and take centuries to decompose, harming wildlife. Reducing their use helps protect nature and save resources.

Artwork Description

The picture shows the meaningful use of reusable shopping bags instead of plastic bags. The vegetables inside the green bag are in better shape than the ones in plastic bags, which illuminates the positive impact of sustainable shopping bags.

Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany since the year 1990:

1990: 1251

2001: 1055

2010: 928

2023: 624

(in million tons of CO₂-equivalent)

Reasons for data selection

The emission of CO₂ and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere leads to global warming, which causes many problems such as extreme temperatures, natural disasters like hurricanes or forest fires and rising water levels. The data shows the progress Germany has made in the last three decades, reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50%. Germany has made successful efforts to protect the climate, but we must not stop here if we want to reach our goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2045.

Artwork description

The four dark clouds represent the emission of greenhouse gases in the years 1990, 2001, 2010 and 2023 (left to right). Their surface area is proportional to the amount of greenhouse gases that were released that year. The chimneys of a powerplant represent energy production, which is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in Germany.

Sources

Data:

https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/76558/umfrage/entwicklung-der-treibhausgas-emissionen-in-deutschland/

Images:

<a href="https://www.vecteezy.com/free-png/red-brick">Red Brick PNGs by Vecteezy</a>

<a href="https://www.vecteezy.com/free-png/grey-clouds">Grey Clouds PNGs by Vecteezy</a>

• Renewable Share: Renewables accounted for 62.7% of electricity generation in 2024 (up from 59.7% in 2023).

• Wind Power: The largest renewable source, contributing 33% to electricity generation.

  • Onshore wind: 110.7 TWh

  • Offshore wind: 25.7 TWh

• Solar Power: Generated 72.2 TWh, an 18% increase from 2023.

  • Installed capacity: 15.9 GW, surpassing government targets.

• Hydro & Biomass: Smaller but stable contributions to the renewable mix.

Pollution Reduction

• Coal Usage Decline:

  • Lignite-based power: -8.4%

  • Hard coal-based power: -27.6%

• CO₂ Emissions Reduction:

  • 656 million metric tons in 2024, 3% lower than 2023.

  • Overall, 48% reduction since 1990.

• Air Quality Improvements:

  • Lower coal use reduces particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10).

  • Cleaner air benefits ecosystems and public health.

Correlation Between Renewables & Pollution Reduction

• The rise in wind and solar energy directly reduces fossil fuel dependency, leading to lower emissions.

• Increased renewable capacity results in less reliance on coal, lowering greenhouse gases and improving air quality.

• Cleaner energy sources contribute to sustainability goals and a healthier environment for future generations.

I chose the data because I thought of what are the first things I notice in the morning that correlate to the topics: for me, it's pollution and air quality as well as renewable energy as we have solar panels on our car port.

On the image above you can see a region with poor air quality, symbolized by the orange color and on the right side there is in contrast a more natural and cleaner looking green color. This highlights the difference in air quality between 1990 and 2024 in Germany.

The wind turbines on the left signalize the big expansion in the 1990s and the solar panels on the right the major adoption of them after 2000.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/german-emissions-fell-3-2024-due-economic-weakness-think-tank-says-2025-01-07

https://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-media/press-releases/2025/public-electricity-generation-2024-renewable-energies-cover-more-than-60-percent-of-german-electricity-consumption-for-the-first-time

(% of billion kilowatt-hours)

        1995: 4%

        2005: 9%

        2010: 19%

        2014: 30%

        2023: 53%

Renewable energies in the electricity are very important for a secure, environmentally friendly, and economically successful energy future for Germany.

The artwork represents the increase of renewable electricity in Germany in over 25 years. With wind power being by far the most important energy source, more than half of our electricity is produced more climate-friendly. It replaces the use of coal and oil which is bad for the environment. 

2018: 36.000

2019: 63.000

2020: 194.000

2021: 356.000

2022: 470.000

2023: 524.000

2024: 380.000

The number of new electric car registrations in Germany fell in 2024 compared to 2023 because government subsidies were reduced. Without these many people found Electric Cars too expensive. Higher electricity prices also made them less attractive.Furthermore many buyers had already purchased their cars in 2023 before the subsidies ended.

Reasons for Data Selection )

I chose this data because it highlights the massive shift in the automotive industry and its impact on the environment. The increase illustrates the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable mobility. This reduces CO₂ emissions, air pollution, and the consumption of finite resources. This development is crucial for climate protection and a livable future.

Artwork description )

The image shows a futuristic road leading to a bright city. On the right side, many electric cars are driving, with charging stations along the road. Wind turbines in the background represent renewable energy. On the left side, only a few gas-powered cars remain, slowly disappearing. The years “2003” and “2025” on the road show the change towards electric mobility and a sustainable future.

Sources )

https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/244000/umfrage/neuzulassungen-von-elektroautos-in-deutschland/

Use of plastic shopping bags in Germany (in billions):

2000 - 7,0

2012 - 6,1

2015 - 5,6

2016 - 3,7

2017 - 2,7

2018 - 2,0

2019 - 1,7

Reasons for Data Selection

.Plastic bags greatly pollute our oceans and rivers and take centuries to decompose, harming wildlife. Reducing their use helps protect nature and save resources.

Artwork Description

The picture shows three shopping carts, each representing a different year. The first one depicts the year 2000, where only plastic bags are used for groceries. The last one represents the year 2019, in which reusable bags are used more often than plastic bags. It includes very healthy groceries, symbolizing the environment and a positive impact on climate change.

Data Source

https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/1479951/umfrage/entwicklung-des-plastiktuetenverbrauchs/#:~:text=Entwicklung%20des%20Plastiktütenverbrauchs%20in%20Deutschland%20von%202000%20bis%202021&text=Laut%20der%20Gesellschaft%20für%20Verpackungsmarktforschung,weiteres%20Jahr%20in%20Folge%20gesunken.

Data overview:

Recycling rates:

• 2000: 66,5%

• 2005: 66,0%

• 2010: 76,9%

• 2015: 79,0%

• 2020: 81,7%

• 2022: 81,8%

Why I chose these specific data points:

I chose the recycling rates as garbage is a sustainability problem I get confronted with everyday. Either by walking down the street full of cigarettes and overflowing bins or when I open my yogurt wrapped in plastic. Avoiding it completely is nearly impossible as packaging is inevitable, so recycling is the next best option. I found it interesting that between 2000 and 2015 it was possible to improve recycling rates a good amount but nowadays we are at the point where we cant make any further improvements. So our generation has to find another way to reduce environmental pollution caused by garbage.

Data source:

https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/sites/default/files/medien/384/bilder/dateien/2_abb_verwertungsquoten_2024-10-14.pdf

• 2000: 9.1°C

• 2010: 9.6°C

• 2015: 9.9°C

• 2020: 10.4°C

• 2023: 10.6°C

Why This Topic:

I chose to focus on the average temperature changes in Germany because everyone can relate to it, as we are all affected by it and in addition, to highlight the clear impact of climate change over the years. By showing the gradual increase in temperatures, it emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate issues and underscores the importance of taking action to protect our environment and future.

How my artwork reflects the data:

I chose this image because it visually represents the data on rising temperatures in Germany from 2000 to 2023. The contrast between the green, intact nature and the dry, destroyed landscape reflects the consequences of climate change, such as heatwaves, droughts, and environmental destruction. It perfectly illustrates how increasing temperatures are transforming our world.

https://www.enviam-gruppe.de/energiezukunft-ostdeutschland/verbrauch-und-effizienz/stromverbrauch-internet

4. Artwork Description:

One person using those online services isnt going to make an impact, so i wanted to show many people, no matter how small, big or slim, holding their mobile phone and using power. Small or big numbers also doesnt really make a difference, just because of the sheer mass of people. Also i wanted to include the dependency on our devices and their usage in public scenarios or during conversations.

Paul Hübner

(Ps: can you spott how many left-handed silhouettes there are in the Picture?)

1. Data Overview

• The market share of sustainable products in Germany has grown steadily over the past decade:

• 2012: 3.6%

• 2022: 12.2%

• 2030 Goal: 34%

• This data highlights progress in promoting products with eco-certifications like the “Blue Angel” and “Organic Seal.”

2. Reason for Data Selection

• This data shows how consumer behavior is shifting toward sustainable choices, which is essential for achieving sustainability goals.

• It demonstrates the impact of government policies, eco-labeling, and public awareness campaigns.

• The upward trend is a positive indicator of progress but also emphasizes the work needed to reach the ambitious 2030 target.

3. Data Source

• Source: Umweltbundesamt (Federal Environment Agency) 2024.

• Based on sustainability strategy reports and market analysis of eco-certified products.

4. Artwork Description

• The artwork uses shopping carts of increasing size to represent growth in sustainable product market share.

• Each cart is labeled with the market share percentages (2012: 3.6%, 2022: 12.2%, 2030: 34%).

• Eco-friendly symbols, such as a green tag and a globe, highlight the connection to sustainability.

• Upward arrows emphasize the positive trend, while a green gradient background reinforces the environmental theme.

This data shows the CO₂ produced by different online activities in Germany, measured in grams. With widespread access to the internet, many people underestimate the power usage—and, as a result, the impact on the climate—of their mobile devices. Everyday activities like watching YouTube or texting friends can produce as much CO₂ as driving a car instead of riding a bike. This data selection aims to give a rough impression of which online activities to prefer and includes a “car-driving” example for better comparison.

3. Data Source:
https://www.enviam-gruppe.de/energiezukunft-         ostdeutschland/verbrauch-und-effizienz/stromverbrauch-internet

4. Artwork Description:
One person using these online services isn’t going to make a big impact, so I wanted to show many people—no matter how small, big, or slim—holding their mobile phones and using power. Small or big numbers don’t really make a difference because of the sheer mass of users. I also wanted to include the idea of our dependency on these devices and how we use them in public situations or even during conversations.

P.S.: Can you spot how many left-handed silhouettes there are in the picture?

Annual album sales in the K-pop industry over the past 5 years, based on Circle Chart, combined with annual album sales rankings (top 100)

- (2019) 23,858,390 - (2020) 32,782,134 - (2021) 45,468,887 - (2022) 60,476,914 - (2023) 94,167,827

(2) Reason for Data Selection

As the K-pop industry has grown, issues have arisen regarding the disparity between album sales and the actual number of people consuming the music, as well as the increasing number of albums being indiscriminately discarded. Recently, there has been criticism that entertainment companies are solely focused on their performance metrics, fueling an environmentally harmful competition for higher sales. To measure the scale of this issue, I selected the annual album sales (top 100) as the primary data.

(3) Artwork Description

Using striking metallic objects against a vibrant background, the artwork aims to starkly reveal what aspects of our cultural life we should be concerned about and what discomforts we should be aware of.

(4) Data Source

[Circle Chart](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=2019&hitYear=2019&termGbn=year&yearTime=3)