#circulareconomy
23
Jul
On Introduces Eco-Friendly LightSpray Shoe Technology
Category: ESG News
Swiss brand On introduced LightSpray, a new technology for creating running shoes. Developed in Zurich, this robotic process makes a single-piece upper in one step, cutting carbon ...
18
Jul
CO2 Reduction through Cement Paste Recycling
Category: ESG News
Swiss researchers found that recycling cement waste reduces emissions by 15%. Using old concrete to permanently mineralize cement with CO2 from the air proved most effective among ...
16
Jul
New Low Carbon Coffee Variety Unveiled by Nestlé
Category: ESG News
Nestlé has introduced Star 4, a new Arabica coffee variety designed to withstand climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This high-yielding variety, resistant to coffee...
10
Jul
Balenciaga Launches Eco-Friendly Sneakers Made from Bananatex
Category: ESG News
Balenciaga has launched a limited-edition Triple S sneaker made from Bananatex, a natural, circular, and plastic-free material by Swiss company Bananatex AG. Developed by Zurich-ba...
04
Jul
New Plant in Lavigny Converts Waste to Clean Energy
Category: ESG News
TreaTech is launching VISTA, its first circular waste treatment facility in Lavigny, at Ecorecyclage's site in Q3 2024. The plant will convert various waste types into renewable ga...
25
Jun
Hotelplan and #tide Partner for Ocean Cleanup
Category: ESG News
Tide Ocean (#tide) in Lengnau, Bern, teams up with Swiss tour operator Hotelplan to fight ocean plastic pollution. Hotelplan supports #tide’s efforts in Thailand, focusing on the R...
20
Jun
Freitag Launches Upcycled Bags from Airbags and Tension Belts
Category: ESG News
Freitag, a Zurich-based bag manufacturer, has launched two new upcycled bags made from discarded airbags and truck tension belts. The F700 Arrow and F708 Firebird bags come in smal...
11
Jun
Mycosuisse and Eoc Energy Ocean Win AKS Environment Award
Category: ESG News
The Albert Koechlin Foundation (AKS) awarded the 2024 Environment Award to mycosuisse and eoc energy ocean, each receiving 40,000 Swiss francs. Mycosuisse, based in Lucerne, uses f...
04
Jun
Swiss Federal Council Updates Environmental Regulations
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Council has approved changes to four environmental regulations, including the Contaminated Sites Ordinance and Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance. Key updates allo...
22
May
Swiss Project Explores Hydrogen for Efficient Winter Energy Use
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) supports the "H₂ districts" project to explore hydrogen cells in buildings. This aims to manage peak electricity demand during cold days. ...