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Chalberhau inert material landfill site in Rümlang to be expanded

The cantonal development plan for the planned expansion of the inert material landfill Chalberhau in Rümlang, developed with broad participation of relevant stakeholders, is available for public review. This provides…

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Medusoil leads consortium to valorise construction waste

Medusoil has been commissioned by the Canton of Vaud for a cooperative project to utilize demolition and excavation waste. Partners are Texum SA and Agramat SA in Payerne VD.

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Mild winter reduces emissions in the building sector

Greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 were 41.6 million tons, 3.5 million tons lower than in 2021. Emissions decreased significantly, especially in the building sector. This is shown by surveys conducted…

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Dormakaba scores with sustainability

Dormakaba has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis. This recognizes the Rümlang-based locking technology company's commitment to sustainability. Dormakaba also scores high on sustainability with Institutional Shareholder Services and…

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RTAG constructs new building in Altstätten

The real estate company RTAG is constructing its new headquarters in Altstätten. The new building is intended to be not only an attractive feature of the city but also a…

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NEST serves EU project as pilot plant

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) aims to recover all waste heat, including from the micro data center, in its research building NEST and integrate it…

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Disposal security thanks to long-term landfill planning

As part of the efforts towards a circular economy, the amount of waste disposed of in landfills in the canton of Zurich has been significantly reduced. For the waste that…

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Efficient utilisation of building heat – EMPA’s HEATWISE project

The EU project HEATWISE, supported by a consortium of European companies and research institutions, aims to fully integrate the waste heat from IT infrastructures into the heating systems of buildings.…

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First Swiss Hydrogen Congress

The first Swiss Hydrogen Congress took place in Yverdon-les-Bains on 28 March. Participants from the worlds of science, business and politics came together to examine the topic from various angles.…

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Freesuns receives 1 million francs

A consortium involving the PHIDA Group is investing 1 million francs in the start-up Freesuns. The young company has developed innovative solar tiles. These tiles are discreetly integrated into the…

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Sika takes over Kwik Bond Polymers

Sika is acquiring Kwik Bond Polymers. The polymer technologies of the California-based company, which specializes in the repair of bridge decks, are expected to complement Sika's offerings for the rehabilitation…

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Lara Albanesi is the new Chairman of the Board of Limmatstadt AG

The General Assembly of Limmatstadt AG has appointed Lara Albanesi as the new Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. Managing Director Jasmina Ritz was elected Vice-Chairwoman.

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Wood City – a milestone for the cities of the future with wood

Stockholm Wood City, a visionary construction project in the southern district of Sickla in Stockholm, will offer a dynamic mix of 7,000 office spaces and 2,000 flats on 250,000 square…

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Local wood as the key to CO2 reduction

The forestry and timber industry plays a crucial role in reducing CO2 in the atmosphere. Two projects from Central Switzerland demonstrate how the use of local wood can contribute to…

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WWZ begins construction of heat pipeline to Cham

WWZ has begun construction on the heating pipeline from Rotkreuz to Cham. The pipeline is scheduled to be completed in stages by the fall of 2026. It is part of…

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Partino and ecocoach agree partnership in the energy sector

Partino Mobile Energie AG and ecocoach AG have entered into a strategic partnership. Together, the two companies aim to offer their customers complex solutions in the field of sustainable energy…

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Energie 360° supplies district heating to Effretikon

The city of Illnau-Effretikon has signed a 50-year concession contract with Energie 360°. The Zurich energy supplier will provide district heating from its energy center in Volketswil to 3,000 households.…

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Pistor builds distribution center in Eastern Switzerland

Pistor has started the construction of a logistics building in Sennwald. With the new distribution center, the wholesaler aims to provide more comprehensive service to its customers in eastern Switzerland…

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