Making Better Use of Plastic Waste: Opportunities for the Future
Background and Objectives Switzerland’s waste management system is among the most advanced in the world. It is based on waste prevention, recycling, and energy recovery. Waste that is not reused, including plastics, is currently often recovered for energy in municipal waste incineration plants (MWIPs). This process generates energy, some of which is classified as renewable. Whether this classification is justified for the incineration of waste of fossil origin is […]
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.
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% […]
Quality for Circular Economy
Changing regulations, increasing environmental burdens, and national/international crises are forcing companies to act flexibly. This flexibility can be achieved by integrating circular economy strategies into quality management. In collaboration with the Swiss Association for Quality (SAQ), realcycle GmbH (formerly REDILO GmbH) conducted interviews with stakeholders from various industries (food, textiles, watches, construction, tech, MedTech, and packaging) […]
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