Recycling
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 ...
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...
28
Jun
Swiss Government Plans to Broaden Corporate Sustainability Reports
Category: ESG News
Switzerland is set to align its sustainability reporting standards with the EU, expanding mandatory disclosures for companies. The new rules will increase the number of firms requi...
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...
07
May
ClearSpace Set to Capture and Dispose of Space Debris
Category: ESG News
ClearSpace, a Swiss startup, has streamlined its operations to safely and efficiently tackle space debris. Partnering with OHB, the initiative, backed by the European Space Agency,...
30
Apr
FREITAG Launches New Fully Recyclable Backpack
Category: ESG News
FREITAG has launched the Mono[PA6] backpack, made entirely from polyamide 6 (PA6), enabling full recyclability of all its components
26
Apr
OceanSafe & CHT Team Up for Eco-Friendly Polyester Solutions
Category: ESG News
OceanSafe and CHT have collaborated to develop eco-friendly polyester textiles using OceanSafe's biodegradable fiber, naNea. The partnership introduces sustainable dyeing and finis...
17
Apr
Collaborative Effort Aims to Recycle Demolition and Excavation Waste
Category: ESG News
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...
09
Apr
Swiss Textiles Members Nominated for Green Business Award 2024
Category: ESG News
Five Swiss Textiles members, including Dimpora, HeiQ AeoniQ, Lantal, Muntagnard, and Qwstion, are up for the Green Business Award 2024. This prestigious award recognizes businesses...
28
Mar
Repurposing Discarded Smartphones for Sustainable Building Control
Category: ESG News
Empa investigates repurposing old smartphones for energy-efficient building systems, potentially reducing energy consumption by up to 30%. By utilizing discarded smartphones' compu...