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.