Upcycling - Valuables from unknown treasures!
Today, we present two very different suppliers who create new and valuable products from seemingly worthless resources. ...
A new lease on life for Swiss Post work clothes
Every year, Swiss Post distributes approximately 200 000 work clothes to its employees. Where do these garments come from and what happens to them whe ...
Taking the future into one's own hands ...
... and help shape tomorrow's Switzerland! The «Atelier du Futur» is a project within the framework of the social commitment of the furniture anchor ...
Diverse teams have more success
An inclusive labour market enables all people to earn a living and participate in social life. At Oeko Service GmbH in Zurich, people with and without ...
An entire municipality gone organic
Parks, meadows, grasslands and other green areas contribute greatly to improving the quality of life. As cities and urban areas become denser, protect ...
Making sustainability measurable
In cooperation with the UN, the Swiss Confederation is organising the next United Nations World Data Forum 2020, to be held in Bern from 18 to 21 Octo ...
Giving objects a second life
Anyone who subscribes to baby bodysuits instead of purchasing them and who willingly lets his high-end camera online, is part of a circular economy. T ...
What will the marketplace of the future look like?
During Advent we enjoy Christmas markets and it becomes clear that there is much more to it than just buying goods. It's about the atmosphere, the opp ...
The first Cradle to Cradle book
Circular economy is one of the threads running through this Advent calendar. Today we present the first book, which was developed according to the the ...
What if the youth involved in the climate strikes could speak directly to the corporate world?
Barely one year ago, 500 schoolchildren took part in the climate demonstration in the streets of Zurich, calling for more climate protection measures. ...
Car repairs : the smart alternatives
AXA wishes to pave the way for environmentally friendly and cost-saving car repairs. A pilot test with 14 partners showed that it is frequently worthw ...
Three SMEs act for climate protection
Did you know that coffee ground can be made into a plastic substitute? Or that raw earth formerly considered waste from constructions sites can be pre ...
A gold label for particularly energy-efficient communities
The "Energiestadt Gold" label is awarded to municipalities that are particularly committed to climate protection and to the efficient use of energy, s ...
Positive changes through sustainable, fair consumption ...
What do the ducks in the BabyCenter, the orange juice in the nursing home and the chocolate tasting for city employees have in common? These are examp ...
A "Plan B" for hedgehogs, wild bees & Co.
Today we present three projects that show how you can promote biodiversity in the garden, on the balcony and in your city or community with a minimum ...
Focusing on the well-being of people and the environment
Recently, a workshop manager told us "now is the time for companies to open their hearts"... It is also the time for company parties, for appreciativ ...
For the love of food
Did you plan the Christmas dinner yet? Is there still a company dinner planned? As we have already reported several times in the Advent calendar, abou ...
The new Procurement Act
Law is a dry subject, requiring time and patience. But this year there was a small sensation: The new procurement law was passed, after 12 years of in ...
Role models from today for tomorrow
In its Environmental Agenda, the Canton of Basel-Stadt presents local initiatives and people who are committed to a future-oriented world, and also pr ...
Nuclear power plant Mühleberg off the grid - what now?
Today, 20 December 2019, marks a turning point in Swiss energy policy. The Mühleberg nuclear power plant is the first of five nuclear power plants to ...
Using business as a force for good!
Everyday, you have a chance to vote. Every coffee you drink, every meal you eat, every piece of clothing you wear, every bank account you open represe ...
Sustainable learning? Learning for sustainability?
Today we introduce the new social platform Dumonda.Me, where you can ask questions about sustainability and get answers from a growing community of co ...
20 years in retrospect
The Advent calendar on sustainable development went online for the first time in 2000 - as a commission for Novatlantis, an ambitious project of the E ...
What do graffiti, concerts and a sneaker have to do with sustainability?
Today we present art projects on sustainability ...
