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07 Nov
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Countdown to Opening of ABB’s Sustainable Center for Power Electronics
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ABB's global competence center for power electronics nears completion with a 40-million-Swiss Franc investment. The sustainable facility uses groundwater for heating and cooling, f...
06 Nov
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Bucher Industries’ Commitment to Reducing CO2 – One Solar Panel at a Time
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Swiss engineering group, Bucher Industries, applauds Bucher Municipal's significant sustainability achievement. With 1,422 solar panels, they've cut energy consumption by 17-20%, a...
02 Nov
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Nestlé Advances Circular Packaging for Sustainability
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Nestlé's circular packaging innovations have led to a 10.5% reduction in virgin plastics since 2018. By 2025, they aim to cut plastics by two-thirds, achieving remarkable environme...
25 Sep
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Holcim and Bloomberg Media Report on Global Circular Economy Progress
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Zurich, led by a circular economy mandate, ranks 5th globally in the transition to circularity, according to Holcim and Bloomberg Media.
21 Sep
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Exploring Energy Storage Solutions for Sustainable Energy Transition
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Swiss researchers explore a power-to-hydrogen-to-power system's potential for storing surplus electricity sustainably. While it can balance seasonal energy gaps, cost and emissions...
13 Sep
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Swiss Research Aims to Enhance Asphalt Recycling for Sustainable Roads
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FOEN and Empa collaborate to address Switzerland's asphalt recycling challenge, striving for sustainable roads. Research advances aim to reduce landfill waste and enhance road infr...
06 Sep
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Swiss Building Program Achieves Record Funding for Energy-Efficient Renovations
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FOEN reports record demand for energy-efficient renovation grants in 2022. The Building Program, funded by federal and cantonal governments, allocated 425 million CHF, an 18% incre...
10 Aug
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FOEN Study Exposes European River Biodiversity Stagnation, Urgent Conservation Measures Required
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FOEN's study highlights European river biodiversity's positive growth till 2010, followed by stagnation. Urgent action is advised to counter pollution, climate change, and invasive...
09 Aug
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Renewable Sources Drive Down CO2 Emissions in 2022
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CO2 emissions from motor fuels showed a slight decline in 2022, dropping by 1.1% compared to the previous year. Improved energy efficiency in buildings and increased use of renewab...
28 Jun
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FOEN Unveils “Go for Impact” Model to Revolutionize Resource Conservation Efforts
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FOEN introduces "Go for Impact" model, focusing on innovation and collaboration to significantly reduce resource consumption and achieve a sustainable economy.