Many companies have long been operating in a circular way without realising it. In their new publication, authors André Podleisek and Nicolas Hofer show how everyday practices contribute to the circular economy and what economic benefits this brings. Their model offers SMEs and start-ups a

With the "Swiss Plastic Pipe Recycling" project, VSPR and VKR, together with leading partners, are launching a nationwide system for taking back and recycling plastic pipes. The aim is to create a nationwide material cycle that is ecologically and economically sound and taps into previously

The Association of Swiss Plastic Recyclers and the Association of Plastic Pipes and Pipe Components have launched the Swiss Plastic Pipe Recycling project. The aim is to recycle plastic pipes throughout Switzerland for the first time. Companies such as Burkhalter, Eberhard, Meier Tobler, Geberit

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has put the move-MEGA methanisation plant into operation. This is intended to improve the power-to-gas process by means of sorption-enhanced

Strabag has installed a filter well in Trubschachen. The well was installed at a depth of 25 metres using a hydraulic cable excavator and will secure the region's drinking water supply for the next 70 to 80

Switzerland ranks at the bottom of Europe in terms of electricity production from wind and solar power. according to a study by the Swiss Energy Foundation, 11 per cent of domestic electricity production is generated in this way. This is 7.2 percentage points more than five years ago. Neighbouring

Lignum Holzwirtschaft Bern has published a series of brochures under the name "Forest and Wood Compass". The practical documents are intended to support authorities and administrations in the sustainable use of

The town of Dietikon plans to start construction work on the stream adventure trail in Grunschen Park on 7 July. The natural Kneipp facility should be completed by late summer. The canton of Zurich and the town of Dietikon are investing a total of CHF 160,000 in the

The Durabilitas Foundation for Sustainable Development has worked with partners to develop recommendations on how soils can be better taken into account in spatial planning. Applications in other countries and Swiss pilot projects were analysed for this

Megasol has developed special photovoltaic modules for the façade of the Bern 131 project in WankdorfCity. Together with the roof system, the shimmering blue modules will generate around 340,000 kilowatt hours of electricity. The building created by Atelier 5 is SNBS

After around a year of construction, the new meeting zone at Schlieren railroad station has been completed. With more green spaces, street cafés and a modern design concept, the public space is being upgraded and will be officially opened on June 20 and

With a digital guide, the IRAP and IPM institutes of the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland and the company GEOINFO Applications AG are developing a platform that can be used throughout Switzerland to support municipalities and planners in site development. The focus is on

The municipality of Glarus Nord is setting new standards in residential development with a participatory planning process along Ziegelbrückstrasse. By involving the owners at an early stage, a framework plan is being created that not only enables structural densification, but also creates identity

With a revised strategy, the city of Aarau wants to meet the urban challenges of our time in a smart way. Networking, user focus and resource conservation are at the heart of this. Digital change is seen as a tool, not an end in

The world's longest solar fence with a length of over one kilometer is being built along the Reinach - Münchenstein streetcar line. The lighthouse project combines renewable energy generation with urban infrastructure. A pioneering step towards sustainable urban

A postulate report sees no need to create further financial incentives for building renovation. Instead, the focus should be on advice and information. According to the report, there is also a good range of offers from the federal government and cantons in this

A Voltiris solar system based on filter technology has been installed on a greenhouse at Meier Gemüse AG. The system, which covers around one hectare, enables electricity to be generated without any loss of agricultural

EKZ, Repower and the municipality of Klosters officially started construction work on the Madrisa Solar power plant on 4 June. Located at an altitude of around 2000 metres, it will have a production capacity of 12 megawatts. It is intended to help close the winter electricity

The National Research Program "Baukultur" (NRP 81) was officially launched with an inspiring kick-off meeting in Thun. The participating research teams and practice partners have clearly positioned themselves as a community that wants to tackle the ecological and social challenges of the built

With its new white paper, the Center for Risk Management at HEC Lausanne (CRML) provides precise insights into the Swiss real estate industry's progress towards climate neutrality. By evaluating over 45,000 building permits in 2024, it becomes clear where the industry is already making progress and

Strüby Holding AG has successfully completed the conversion and renovation project of the listed Gütsch farmhouse. The result of nine months of construction work is a modern detached house that preserves the 530-year history and the face of the building that characterizes the

Debrunner Acifer AG has supplied the pipes for four water-bearing pressure pipes under the new cantonal police centre in Niederwangen. The centre is scheduled for completion in

A pioneering project in Bassersdorf ZH shows how green methanol can be used as seasonal energy storage. Thanks to innovative technologies, surplus summer electricity is efficiently stored and used in winter for climate-neutral heat and power supply. The new permanent exhibition in the Umwelt Arena

The new white paper from the Center for Risk Management at HEC Lausanne reveals the hidden trends in the Swiss real estate sector. With more than 45,000 building permits from 2024, the analysis provides valuable insights into the pace, cost and type of renovations and shows how much still needs to

30 projects that save electricity with innovative efficiency measures have already been approved. Simplified application procedures and a high degree of flexibility provide companies with attractive funding opportunities and make an important contribution to Switzerland's energy

A pioneering timber hybrid high-rise ensemble is being built in the middle of the locomotive town of Winterthur. The owner, Cham Swiss Properties AG, is appealing against the building permit itself. A formal interim phase to meet the city's stringent requirements and perfect the

A team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) has teamed up with Amberg Engineering to investigate the geothermal potential of subway stations and underground data centers. In the first case, the focus was on heat recovery, in the second on

The Minergie association has launched a new certificate in Bern. Minergie operation certifies energy efficiency during operation. To this end, the settings of the building technology and the associated energy consumption are

Matthias Sulzer has headed the Department of Engineering Sciences at Empa since January 2025 and has now been appointed to the Directorate. With his experience in industry and research, he embodies the bridge between innovation and application and puts people at the

For the first time, the canton of Zurich has been awarded the platinum label in accordance with the "Swiss Sustainable Building Standard" for a public building. The new asylum center in Adliswil is a flagship project that sets standards in terms of architecture, ecology, economic efficiency and