The issues related to insulation waste in Switzerland are multiple. They concern public health, the environment and the economy. Insulation materials containing hazardous substances can cause serious health problems and contaminate soil, water and air. Non-hazardous insulation waste can and should be recycled in a responsible manner. What are the different types of insulation waste in Switzerland? This non-exhaustive list, based on the OFEV...

The household recycling rate in Switzerland was 53% in 2019, which sets a good example compared to other European countries. However, there is still a lot of work to be done to increase these figures and improve our country's efforts to preserve our earth's resources and the environment. In this article, we have put together a few tips that are affordable for everyone to...

This article aims to provide an overview of the value chain of incinerable waste throughout Switzerland. It follows on from the recent article "What happens to your waste after collection?" to take a closer look at one of the final destinations of our waste, the incineration plants (MSWIs). In addition to taking stock of the facilities available in Switzerland, in this article we try...