QualiCycle – Initiative for high-quality plastic recycling in Switzerland
Around 790,000 tons of plastic waste are produced in Switzerland every year - but only a fraction of this is recycled. Although plastics offer many advantages for our everyday lives, their current use and disposal cause major environmental pollution and an enormous consumption of resources. The pressure to develop circular solutions is growing, particularly in the area of food packaging. The EU demands [...]
LCA Fabric Loop
Circular textiles – working together to reduce environmental impact in the fashion industry Fabric Loop is a Swiss industry initiative founded in November 2024 by renowned textile companies in collaboration with the industry association Swiss Textiles. The aim is to establish a functioning circular textile system in Switzerland – for example, through an advance circular contribution to finance infrastructure, sorting, reuse, repair, etc.
Reffnet case, City of Schlieren
The city of Schlieren has set five key priorities in its 2022–2026 government program. One of these is dedicated to climate change, with the aim of actively promoting the circular economy. In a half-day workshop, we worked with experts and representatives from the city administration to develop ideas for underpinning these goals with concrete measures. We began by […]
All-in-One: The Revolution in Plastics Recycling
Modern life is unimaginable without plastics, but the environmental impact of plastic waste must be drastically reduced. Currently, only about 8% of the plastics used in Switzerland are recycled. However, there is enormous potential in material recycling: increased material recycling is the key to conserving resources, reducing CO2 emissions and strengthening the […]
Packaging Optimization for Sportswear
The project aimed to sustainably optimize various cardboard packaging solutions for Odlo. Founded in 1946, the company is globally recognized for its outdoor apparel. In addition to supporting top athletes, Odlo also offers a wide range of products for the general public. Odlo is now facing new challenges, increasingly encountering the desire for less plastic, fewer […]
Circular economy training for the STS2030 initiative
As part of the Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 (STS2030) initiative, participating stakeholders commit to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 50%, promoting fair wages and decent work for all, promoting innovative business models for the circular economy, and disclosing social and environmental sustainability information. To promote the circular economy, 30% […]