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18 Jul
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CO2 Reduction through Cement Paste Recycling
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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 ...
04 Jun
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Swiss Federal Council Updates Environmental Regulations
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The Swiss Federal Council has approved changes to four environmental regulations, including the Contaminated Sites Ordinance and Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance. Key updates allo...
17 Apr
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Collaborative Effort Aims to Recycle Demolition and Excavation Waste
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Medusoil SA, in collaboration with Texum SA and Agramat SA, has secured a contract with the Canton of Vaud to recycle demolition and excavation waste in Switzerland. This partnersh...
28 Mar
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Repurposing Discarded Smartphones for Sustainable Building Control
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Empa investigates repurposing old smartphones for energy-efficient building systems, potentially reducing energy consumption by up to 30%. By utilizing discarded smartphones' compu...
22 Feb
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Griesser and Energiehaus Arquitectos Create CO2-Neutral Living Space
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Swiss firm Griesser has transformed a Barcelona terraced house into the city's first CO2-neutral passive house, "ShowPass." Partnering with Energiehaus Arquitectos, they used Metal...
13 Feb
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Innosuisse Supports smartwindows in Eco-Friendly Innovation
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Innosuisse is funding smartwindows to boost its eco-friendly innovations. Their classico window, made with 70% recycled materials, has received the eco1 certification. The Window 4...
24 Jan
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New Study Reveals Path to Greener Construction Practices
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New study by World Economic Forum and McKinsey shows circular economy in construction could drastically cut carbon emissions. By 2050, emissions may reduce by 75% and yield up to $...
12 Jan
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SEK Mättmi Project with Hybridbox Technology Recognized with Watt d’Or Energy Award
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The Swiss Federal Office of Energy has awarded the Watt d'Or prize to the SEK Mättmi project, featuring the innovative Hybridbox energy center. This project at a Zurich school demo...
03 Jan
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Möckli Beton Breaks CO2 Storage Record in Neustark Facility
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Möckli Beton AG, located in Thurgau, employed Neustark's technology to store an impressive 200 tons of CO2 in its recycled construction materials in under three months.
05 Dec
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Circularity Task Force Launched at COP28 with Holcim as a Key Player
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Holcim joins the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Circularity Task Force at COP28, driving global efforts toward a circular economy. Closing material loops, advancing climate actio...
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