Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:25:16 +0100

Appenzell - The Swiss Army is now offering its recruits meat-free meals made from spent grains used in the beer brewing process. The spent grains are sourced from Brauerei Locher and the dishes come from its food upcycling brand brewbee. This is used to produce familiar Swiss dishes, which the army kitchens can then process as required.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:31:37 +0100

Lupfig/Biel/Aarhus - The company Noriware and the Swiss Smart Factory, the Industry 4.0 competence center, have joined bi0SpaCE. The EU research project is intended to strengthen bio-based industries throughout Europe by improving circular production and digital transparency.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:59:00 +0100

Altendorf/Zurich - The textile manufacturer Climatex has joined the Circular Clothing network. In so doing, the company from Altendorf is ramping up its commitment to the circular economy.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:33:45 +0100

Zurich - The fashion brand Neumühle brings its Neumühle School Day to the classroom. Co-founder Andreas Fehr raised awareness about the issue of the circular economy among students at a Zurich secondary school together with the four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:06:00 +0100

Chur - The innovation center InnoQube is set to enter a new phase of growth. In addition to a core focus on construction and engineering projects, there will be an emphasis on aspects such as circular economy considerations within the construction industry. To this end, the center is searching for a new CEO, as Alexander Fries, who currently holds this position, is keen to focus on projects in the USA.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:35:00 +0100

Appenzell/Lahti - Enespa Group and the Finnish startup PlastEco have agreed on a long-term collaboration. The aim of the joint project is to introduce recycled materials from the areas of plastics, oil, and used tires back into the circular economy.

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:37:39 +0100

Davos - The Circular Tour de Suisse will bring together the movers and shakers of the circular economy across a series of events throughout Switzerland in 2025 and 2026. It is being organized by SHIFT Switzerland, Björn Ischi Industrial Design and Circular Economy Switzerland, which launched the initiative at the Climate Hub Davos.

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:48:22 +0100

Zurich - TESTEX and the FutureWear Group have joined forces to provide the textile industry with insights into EU regulations on sustainability. To this end, the textile testing institute and the consulting firm are jointly offering a certification course at a new academy.

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:49:49 +0100

St.Gallen - Fischbacher 1819 has launched its new Formidable textile collection. It comprises recycled fabrics and offers a contrast to the digital world with its free-spirited, imaginative artistic style.

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:27:00 +0100

Lucerne - Impact Acoustic has launched a new ceiling solution on the market. The Alto ceiling panels are, as with all products from the Lucerne-based company, developed on the basis of recycled materials and can be installed in the same way as normal plasterboard ceilings.

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:13:00 +0100

Basel/Munich - The consulting firms ecos and Sustainable have agreed terms on a strategic partnership. The companies from Basel and Munich, which operate across the spectrum of sustainability, are keen to expand their market position in Switzerland and across the wider German-speaking DACH region.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:17:00 +0100

Appenzell/Winterthur - Enespa from Appenzell in Switzerland is evaluating the economic viability of projects run by companies to recover oil from plastic waste. The basis of the investigations is a new Innosuisse study, for which Professor Joachim Vogt from Zurich University of Applied Sciences and his team developed 10 quantifiable metrics.

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:57:00 +0100

Schänis - Happy Professional’s hotel collection will continue under the BICO brand from 2025 onward. The two brands form part of Hilding Anders AG. Hotel businesses will continue to receive the proven quality but there are also plans to expand the current offering.

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:33:06 +0100

Wattwil/Goshen - Gurit from Wattwil in the Swiss canton of St.Gallen has signed a long-term contract with Genesis Products. It allows for exclusive supply of Gurit's recycled structural foam core Kerdyn PET for use in office and commercial furniture in North America.

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:34:54 +0100

Plan-les-Ouates - DEASYL is opening up its share capital to investors. With this move, the company based in the canton of Geneva, which is active in the field of sustainable and organic chemistry, is seeking to accelerate the industrialization of its solutions and demonstrate their positive environmental impact at a plant in Abu Dhabi.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:14:52 +0100

Dietikon/Zurich - Planzer is testing circular tarpaulins developed by FREITAG on its transport vehicles in real-world conditions on the roads. The test fleet comprises seven trucks and five trailers.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:15:49 +0100

Glovelier/Morges - Romande Energie will become a minority shareholder in H2 Bois. The joint venture between Groupe Corbat and Planair plans to generate hydrogen from wood waste from 2026 onwards. The simultaneous creation of biochar enables permanent CO2 capture.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:24:01 +0100

Winterthur/Dubai - Emirates Biotech will use Sulzer technology to build the world’s largest polylactic acid production facility. Used to produce bioplastics, this is a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics. Construction is to commence in 2025 and the plant should be operational by early 2028.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:04:15 +0100

Wollerau/Lenzburg – With the help of Drop8, the textile manufacturer NIKIN has increased the convertion rate on its website by 12 percent for its Christmas campaign. To achieve this, Drop8 developed its OneID solution, which allows advertisers to seamlessly target Swiss users on a publisher-independent basis without the need for cookies.

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:58:20 +0100

Lucerne - The canton of Lucerne is looking to bolster the circular economy in the construction industry. Together with the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, it has launched a request for proposals under the Structural Engineering Eco-Design initiative. Funding applications for circular construction projects can be submitted from mid-January to mid-May 2025.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:59:00 +0100

Appenzell/Tangstedt - Enespa has defined the working areas of its laboratory in Tangstedt. The company, which specializes in recycling plastic waste, also allows competitors to analyze samples of plastic waste in an effort to implement chemical recycling processes for plastic together.

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:49:00 +0100

Bäch - For epeaswitzerland in the canton of Schwyz, the last year once again brought international recognition. The specialist for innovation based on the cradle to cradle concept run by Albin Kaelin received nine awards in 2024.

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:49:00 +0100

Bäch - For epeaswitzerland in the canton of Schwyz, the last year once again brought international recognition. The specialist for innovation based on the cradle to cradle concept run by Albin Kaelin received nine awards in 2024.

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:41:19 +0100

Knivsta - The Swedish company Tripulse has launched its first biodegradable and circular sports t-shirt for men on the market. The garment is totally plastic-free and is made from 100 percent wood fibers. According to information from the manufacturer, it is ultralight, hypoallergenic, breathable and odor-resistant, while also possessing the capacity to wick away moisture from the wearer.

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:35:01 +0100

Morges/Fribourg - Romande Energie has invested in yord. The Fribourg-based start-up’s application works to optimize heating consumption in buildings on the basis of sensors and Artificial Intelligence. It reduces the heating-based energy consumption by up to 40 percent without intervening in the heating system itself.

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:21:00 +0100

Lenzburg - The fashion label NIKIN is launching a discount campaign as part of a circular deal. Instead of the usual Black Friday deals, the company will offer to buy back circular clothing over the next five years in exchange for a discount of up to 25 percent.

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:35:00 +0100

Horw/Root - At the conclusion of the *zünder accelerator 2024, the organization for the promotion of start-ups awarded prizes to successful businesses. Kiyo, Visienco and Nettle Circle were the winners, while Gaisbock claimed the public award sponsored by EY.

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:10:36 +0100

Nyon/Frankfurt - B’ZEOS has successfully closed a seed funding round, with German ICIG Ventures participating. With this investment, the start-up will be able to scale up its compostable seaweed-based packaging solutions that offers the potential of more swiftly fulfilling industry requirements and launching commercial production with partners.

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:47:23 +0100

Zurich - On November 29, FREITAG will be closing all of its tills, both online and offline. As such, no bags are to be sold in any FREITAG stores from Zurich to Amsterdam all the way to Tokyo on Black Friday. Instead, the environmentally conscious manufacturer is organizing an exchange campaign for pre-loved bags.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:09:21 +0100

Bern/Kirchheim unter Teck - The Swiss climate tech pioneer neustark has launched a second plant for the permanent storage of CO2 in demolished concrete in Kirchheim unter Teck. Construction waste recycler Heinrich Feess GmbH & Co. KG will consequently durably remove 1,000 tons of CO2 per year via mineralization.

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:54:00 +0100

Bäch - Albin Kaelin’s recently published book is entitled “From Rebel to Radical Innovator. Leading the transformation through Circularity”. The CEO of epeaswitzerland, Cradle to Cradle and circular economy pioneer clearly outlines how companies can convert their production processes to align with the Cradle-to-Cradle principle.

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:08:04 +0100

Schlieren - Generating fuel from renewable energies is an opportunity to secure a stable and clean energy supply for the future. Speakers at the Power-to-X Days including Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin and representatives from the worlds of politics, industry and science discussed solutions to drive the scale-up.

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:54:11 +0100

Langenthal - Création Baumann uses leftover textiles to produce absorber elements for acoustic panels. The company, which specializes in textiles-based interior design and is based in Bern, is also taking part in the “Circle of Water” exhibition at the St. Gallen Textile Museum. The focus here is on sustainable swimwear and outdoor fashion.

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:03:00 +0100

Domat/Ems/Zurich - Muntagnard has agreed to join forces with iceep. As part of this cooperation, used textile articles from the Graubünden-based fashion label will be integrated within the circular economy.

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:51:10 +0100

Lenzburg - The clothing brand NIKIN, known for its tree planting campaign, is launching a Circular Cashback program under which the company will buy back used clothing from its range. Customers receive up to 25 percent of the original purchase value in the form of cash payouts.

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:16:00 +0100

Bäch - epeaswitzerland will celebrate its 15th anniversary on October 28. The company, which is headed by Albin Kälin and specializes in innovations based on the Cradle to Cradle concept, supports companies in building a circular economy. It has established a Network of Trust for this purpose.

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:52:45

Vienna - The sixth ARA Circular Economy Barometer has achieved a new record high of 59.1 points. Accordingly, the majority of the Austrian economy is working in line with the principles of the circular economy.

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:29:42

St.Gallen - The South African government has developed uniform guidelines to correctly and safely manage electronic waste in conjunction with the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa). This is intended to protect citizens and provide an economic boost.

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:29:42

St.Gallen - The South African government has developed uniform guidelines to correctly and safely manage electronic waste in conjunction with the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa). This is intended to protect citizens and provide an economic boost.

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:24:49

Hünenberg/Sion - Odlo and DePoly are testing the production of original-quality PET yarn from Odlo clothing remnants. Their feasibility study will run until the end of the year. The leisurewear manufacturer from Hünenberg in the Swiss canton of Zug and the startup from Sion in the canton of Valais are being supported by Innosuisse’s Applied Circular Sustainability innovation booster.

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:32:32

Frauenfeld/Zurich - Bioenergie Frauenfeld produces biochar for its parent company Energie 360° and uses it to store CO2. Companies and private individuals can now buy certificates for the negative emissions. Energie 360° is also investing in two new German startups that specialize in CO2 capture.

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:32:05

Zurich - The canton of Basel city takes top spot in terms of the use of surprise packages from Too Good To Go across Switzerland. In per capita terms, it is here that the most consumers have played their part in saving food that will soon go off by taking advantage of the Danish company’s offer. The cantons of Zurich and Aargau follow in second and third place respectively.

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:07:00

Zürich - The testing institute TESTEX has launched a new label for verified sustainability. With TESTEX CIRCULARITY, textiles manufacturers can signify that their products are aligned with the principles of the circular economy.

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:02:00

Buchs - Almost six in ten Swiss e-shoppers buy second-hand products, while around five in ten use online retail platforms to sell their used items. These are the findings of a special analysis by DPD's E-Shopper Barometer.

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:41:50

Copenhagen - Reverse logistics can foster circular economies in fashion, according to a new Global Fashion Agenda report. With support from Maersk, the Danish nonprofit’s findings can help brands, retailers, supply chain providers, and distributors embrace new sustainable practices in the fashion industry.

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:20:16

New Delhi - The Indian government is developing a mechanism to help consumers repair their tech devices, creating a circular economy in consumer products. A panel of experts at the Department of Consumer Affairs is now organizing the proposed Repairability Index.

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:06:44

Basel - Swiss Fair Trade has announced the finalists in its Fair Fashion Awards 2024. The winners in the “up-and-coming” and “established” categories will be chosen at the Zukunftsforum – Nachhaltige Textilien (forum for the future of sustainable textiles). The awards aim to showcase companies that are pioneering socially and environmentally responsible textiles.

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:31:00

Zurich - The sock manufacturer DillySocks is launching its first fully biodegradable collection. D-Compose consists of compostable organic cotton and other biodegradable materials including naNea from OceanSafe. The launch is being accompanied by a competition.

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:07:00

Seon - Mammut is planning to continue its resource conservation measures in the 24/25 winter sports season. The sports clothing and equipment manufacturer is focusing on the insulating effect of recycled materials in its Loopinsulation collection.

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:34:00

Herisau - Roth4Foot uses old snowboards to produce orthopedic aids such as transfer boards for wheelchair users and orthoses. This recycling solution was suggested by the INOS circular business platform. It is now set to be presented at a medical conference.

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:11:20

Schlieren - Kuori is being supported by the Migros Pioneer Fund. With the support, the startup plans to accelerate the production of its fossil-free plastic alternatives made using agricultural waste. It also allows Kuori to relocate to the Bio-Technopark Schlieren Zurich.

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:38:00

Appenzell - The startup Upgrain and Brauerei Locher have put into operation Europe’s largest spent grain processing plant in Appenzell. It will convert 25,000 metric tons of spent grain into valuable ingredients each year. These will be used in food manufacturing.

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:10:00

Bäch/Düsseldorf - epeaswitzerland’s Daniel Aeschbacher is a member of the jury for this year's German Sustainability Award Products. At the specialist for high-end circular solutions, Aeschbacher is responsible for areas including industrial design and design management.

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:59:16

Geneva - ID Genève has revealed its new Elements collection. The dials of the five models represent the elements of air, water, fire, earth and ether in an aesthetically unconventional manner. This is the first new collection that the Geneva-based start-up, which specializes in circular luxury watches, has launched in three years.

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:59:47

Lausanne/Schlieren - DePoly has taken first place in the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award 2024. Corintis and Yokoy came in second and third place. These three companies on the podium represent the cleantech, engineering, and fintech sectors.

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:52:16

Schlieren/Metzingen - Hugo Boss AG has used the plastic-free AeoniQ yarn developed by the textile technology firm HeiQ in its new sneakers. The manufacturer of premium fashion clothing has held an equity participation in HeiQ’s subsidiary HeiQ AeoniQ since 2022.

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:13:00

Hanover - The German tire manufacturer Continental is looking to use more carbon black from recycled tires in its production processes. In order to promote the circular economy, Continental has expanded its collaboration with Pyrum.

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:54:48

Geneva/Bayonne - ID Genève has issued a limited watch collection for the Circular 1 Garnet model. The wrist strap is made out of the new material Nisiar from the French company Mondin. It is created using residues from the wine industry in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape growing region.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:11:15

Bühler/Zurich - Säntis Textiles manufactures textile machinery and recycled yarns. Managing Director Annabelle Hutter intends to make the textile industry more sustainable and more humane. To this end, the company is also opening a new showroom in Zurich.

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:11:08

Dübendorf/London - Swiss researchers have taken part in a study that has identified CO2 mineralization of cement waste as the most effective and economical of ten technologies. It helps to cut missions generated by cement production by 15 percent.

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:03:00

Zurich - Realcycle is taking part in the European research project ScreenFood. The three-year project aims to develop reference methods for food safety, particularly in relation to packaging.

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:48:00

Sintra - Olivah uses waste from marble and stone quarries to produce all kinds of designer pieces. These are ordered by architects as well as art dealers appearing at Art Basel. In future, the Portuguese start-up will also be offering its products to end customers online.

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:26:21

Vaduz/Zug - The Office of Economic Affairs of the Principality of Liechtenstein is now also supporting companies with projects in the areas of resource efficiency and the circular economy. To this end Reffnet has been brought on board as a partner. The Swiss resource efficiency network consults with businesses on how they can save materials and cut costs.

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:15:10

Langenthal - Lavie has joined the Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 initiative. The program sets mandatory sustainability goals and supports organizations and businesses in achieving them. By 2030, the fashion brand owned by Balsiger Textil intends to strengthen the circular economy, among other aims.

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:15:30

Thalwil/Biberist - At the Papieri site in Biberist, Grensol is building a pilot plant for the sustainable recycling of waste from scrap cars. The aim of this project is to transform these waste materials into resources such as hydrogen and carbon black.

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:36:34

Opfikon - Libattion has secured fresh capital in the amount of 14 million euros. The company processes used batteries from electric cars to turn them into modular stationary energy storage systems. Its algorithms and control systems extend the useful life of these batteries.

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:39:07

Langnau/Niederlenz - The printing company Vögeli AG has developed printed hanging labels for the organic product supplier Mahler & Co. The labels are fully certified as Cradle to Cradle Gold.

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:53:40

Lengnau/Opfikon - Tide Ocean (#tide), a company based in Lengnau in the canton of Bern in Switzerland, is being supported by Hotelplan in its campaign to protect the world’s oceans. Swiss tour operator Hotelplan is helping to sort and recycle plastic waste. The aim is to collect more ocean-bound plastic and return it to the cycle.

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:14:00

Zurich - FREITAG is launching two new bag styles made from disused airbags. The collection features small and large shopper-style bags with colorful handles made from recycled tension belts.

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:25:08

Basel - The global SET Alliance of the Basel-based BASE foundation intends to clarify the value of digitalization for Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models in a webinar. The aim is to simplify access to energy-efficient systems and therefore advance the energy transition and circular economy.

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:51:24

Zurich - QWSTION has moved its Zurich location to Limmatstrasse. The design studio specializing in everyday bags made from plant fibers plans to showcase its mindset and approach at the new shop. The aim is also to create a place for exchanges.

Thu, 30 May 2024 09:41:00

Zurich - UBS Global Wealth Management (GWM) has established an Ocean Engagement Fund with Rockefeller Asset Management. The fund is aimed at investments in companies that are dedicated to the health of the seas.

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:21:09

Boston/Bern - The EU representation in the USA is launching a dialogue on circularity for cities. The first event will take place at the Swissnex Boston offices in Cambridge.

Thu, 02 May 2024 10:01:00

Renens - ClearSpace has simplified its structures to decrease industrial risks and raise cost efficiency. The European Space Agency (ESA) has now given the go-ahead for continuation of the mission to eliminate space debris led by Germany’s OHB.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:57:00

Dietlikon/Bäch - The fragrance house LUZI has put together a collection exclusively created with circular raw materials. All components are contained in a raw material toolbox, called LUZI Circular Toolbox – and have been awarded a C2C Certified Material Health Certificate certification at Gold level.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:55:00

Zurich - FREITAG launched its new backpack on April 24. For the first time, the company has made a bag not from used truck tarps but from a single material: polyamide 6 (PA6). This means that the Mono[PA6] backpack is fully recyclable, along with all components such as zippers and buckles.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:04:34

Bern/Tübingen - OceanSafe has found the ideal bio-based solutions for dyeing and finishing textiles made from its biodegradable and circular polyester fiber naNea at the Tübingen-based company CHT. Textiles made from naNea materials and CHT chemistry would be eligible for Cradle to Cradle certifications.