Switzerland’s recycling figures for plastic drink bottles are at an all-time high, but there is no nationwide system for recycling other types of plastic. Packaging for food, cosmetics and other everyday products generally lands in the incinerator. Read the whole story here: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Room_to_grow_in_Swiss_plastic_recycling.html?cid=18006398
Posts Tagged ‘Environment’
Room to grow in Swiss plastic recycling
Posted in Environment, tagged Environment, green, plastic, recycling, shopping, Switzerland on September 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Wanted: European backyard for nuclear waste
Posted in Environment, tagged energy, Environment, Europe, nuclear, Switzerland, technology on June 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
An association based in Switzerland is helping its European neighbors in their search for a good place to dump nuclear waste. Ten nations have enlisted the aid of Baden-based Arius, or Association for Regional and International Underground Storage. They hope to consolidate their radioactive waste within a single location. Click here to read the rest [...]
Initiative encourages workers to stay at home — sometimes
Posted in Current affairs, tagged business, employment, Environment, green, health, home office, Switzerland, technology, telecommuting, working on May 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Some extra sleep, a leisurely breakfast and no need to leave the house – it sounds an awful lot like a lazy Saturday morning. However, it could also be the start of a full workday for people whose jobs and employers allow them to telecommute. May 18 was Switzerland’s first national Home Office Day. Click [...]
Solar Impulse airplane takes off
Posted in Environment, tagged adventure, aviation, Environment, green, Science, solar power, Switzerland, technology on May 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been following the progess of the Solar Impulse for a while now, and my latest article made the cover of Swiss News. You can read a PDF version here: Solar Impulse_ready for take-off_
“Green carpet” event celebrates eco-lifestyle
Posted in Environment, tagged aviation, Basel, Environment, Fashion, green, organic, solar power, Switzerland on February 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Green living goes glamorous at the first-ever NATUR Gala, held in conjunction with the fifth annual NATUR Festival and conference in Basel. Highlights include a green fashion show, a former Miss Switzerland and prizes shining the spotlight on sustainability. Read the whole story here: http://www.swisster.ch/news/society/green-carpet-basel-event-celebrates-eco-lifestyle.html
