VOBU Study «Requirement for Material Recycling of EPS and XPS Insulation Materials»
Initial situation Insulation materials greatly reduce the energy consumption of buildings. However, their production contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions in the construction industry. The production and energy recovery of expanded polystyrene (EPS) alone generates around 130,000 tons of CO₂ equivalents every year in Switzerland. With the predicted increase in deconstructed insulation materials, the question of sustainable recycling is becoming increasingly [...]
Use of recycled PS behind a functional barrier
The use of secondary materials in food packaging is a central element in the implementation of a circular economy for packaging. The utilization rates of secondary materials required in other European countries make the use of recycled plastics necessary in the food sector as well. However, this is associated with uncertainties regarding the quality of the secondary polymers and the migration behavior of contaminants. With the new regulation […]
Maja Wiprächtiger is a Reffnet expert
With this accreditation, she can now actively support Swiss companies on their path to greater resource efficiency.
Reffnet Case: Resource efficiency in mattress production
BICO is a renowned manufacturer of high-quality mattresses and bed systems. The company belongs to the international Hilding Anders Group and places great emphasis on quality, comfort, and innovation. Hilding Anders Switzerland is committed to sustainability by using environmentally friendly production processes and recyclable materials. They are also part of the recently founded Mattress Alliance, which is committed to promoting the circular economy of mattresses. […]
cycleworks – Plastics in Construction
Background: Plastics in Construction. Plastics have become indispensable in the construction industry. Their technical properties enable a wide range of applications, through which they can make an important contribution to reducing the environmental impact. Approximately 23% of the annual Swiss consumption of plastics, amounting to 1 million tonnes, is used in the construction industry. But what happens to these […] after use?
Expanding commitment to the circular economy for SMEs
We are pleased to announce that, together with Circular Business Models, we will be taking over the management of the CE123.ch project from January 2024!
Training Sustainable circular economy and packaging development
In a two-part workshop, we had the opportunity sustainable circular economy the sustainable circular economy employees from the sustainability department and packaging specialists at this company. Sustainable packaging development was the focus of this training course, which was specially designed for the company. Both parts lasted three hours each and were supplemented by group exercises and discussions. Part 1: Sustainable circular economy In the first part of the […]
Guide to choosing materials for packaging fresh convenience products
Initial situation: Packaging fulfills a variety of functions. It not only protects food from spoilage and environmental influences, but also enables its distribution from the producer to the consumer. In addition, its ease of handling facilitates self-service at the point of sale. Packaging also serves as a carrier of legal and consumer-relevant information. At the same time, packaging burdens the environment both during […]
Reffnet case analysis of the ecological optimization potential of plastic cans
Oswald Nahrungsmittel GmbH is a company that distributes spice mixes, bouillons and sauces, as well as dessert ingredients and coffee. Typical for Oswald are the plastic can packaging. As part of the consulting provided by Reffnet, we collaborated with Carbotech AG to examine the packaging for its ecological optimization potential. It was important that the packaging [...]