Advanced wood processing technology presented in Switzerland
Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin visited the expanded Strüby AG production center in Root on 15 August 2024. The delegation was able to experience a world premiere: the world's first fully…
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Oxara, KIBAG and Holcim Switzerland join forces
Oxara, KIBAG, and Holcim Switzerland are collaborating to introduce the sustainable cement alternative Oxacrete Oulesse across the Swiss construction market. This technology aims to reduce CO₂ emissions in construction and…
Environmentally friendly innovation in the construction industry
Griesser has switched to more sustainable aluminum with a reduced carbon footprint. By increasing the use of recycled material and renewable energy, the company significantly reduces its emissions.
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Erster echter Null-Emissions-Ersatz für Portlandzement
Das US-Startup Sublime Systems hat einen CO2-neutralen Zement entwickelt, der von den Techniken der Römer inspiriert ist und Elektrochemie statt Hochtemperaturverfahren nutzt. Diese Innovation könnte die Zementherstellung nachhaltig verändern und…
Modular timber system revitalises vacant buildings
BFH researchers are developing a modular system made of wood to quickly and flexibly revitalise vacant buildings for temporary use. The first prototype is already being used by a physiotherapist…
Zug Estates places third green bond
Zug Estates Holding AG has successfully placed another green bond for CHF 100 million. By expanding its green bond framework into a comprehensive green finance framework, the company is setting…
Landsgemeinde decides on Braunwald’s development
The future of access to Braunwald will be decided by the local community in 2025. After a lengthy evaluation, the Glarus cantonal government is in favour of renewing the funicular…
Green hydrogen: Study identifies Canada as a top location
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have investigated the areas in which hydrogen can be produced effectively and cost-effectively. Hydrogen is seen as an important future energy supplier for…
Green light for alpine solar plant
The Graubünden government has authorised the construction of Madrisa Solar AG's alpine photovoltaic plant. The plant will have a total output of 10.8 megawatt peak at an altitude of around…
Disused borehole in Trüllikon: potential for CO2 storage is being examined
The Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo) is taking over the borehole in Trüllikon from the National Co-operative for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste (Nagra). As part of a pilot project,…
Secure your ticket to the 17th Swiss Finance and Real Estate Congress in Zurich now
Anyone who wants to experience an exciting and top-class industry event in late autumn should accept the invitation to the 17th Swiss Finance and Real Estate Congress 2024. Zurich will…
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Thurgau agrivoltaics and energy storage projects receive funding
The EKT Energy Foundation has pledged financial support to four projects in the second funding round. The projects deal with the dual use of agricultural land, energy storage and the…
Containment of HFC-23 emissions
Researchers from Empa, the University of Bristol and TNO investigated emissions of the extremely climate-damaging gas HFC-23 from Teflon and coolant production. Despite positive developments, their results show that global…
Basel-Stadt wants to expand district heating and greening
The Basel-Stadt government has presented a comprehensive plan to expand the district heating network. In addition to renovating streets and tram tracks, large urban areas will be greened and unsealed…
Innovations for the Swiss energy system
The RECIPE consortium has been selected under the SWEET funding program to strengthen the resilience of Swiss energy infrastructure. The project aims to analyze risks from climate change and the…
Sustainable innovation in the construction industry
The start-up Oxara from Dietikon, in collaboration with Marti Construction, completed the interior construction of a school in Confignon using sustainable clay concrete. The material reduces CO2 emissions and creates…
Starting signal for the “FORUM UZH”
With the start of construction of the "FORUM UZH", the University of Zurich is marking a milestone in the further development of Zurich as a university location. The innovative new…
Biofilms in the sink as breeding grounds for pathogens
A recent study by Flinders University in Australia shows that sinks in private households and hospitals harbour dangerous microbes that can lead to serious infections such as pneumonia and Legionnaires'…