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Upcycling - Valuables from unknown treasures!In Zusammenarbeit
Today, we present two very different suppliers who create new and valuable products from seemingly worthless resources. ...
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A new lease on life for Swiss Post work clothesIn Zusammenarbeit Swiss Post
Every year, Swiss Post distributes approximately 200 000 work clothes to its employees. Where do these garments come from and what happens to them when they have served their time? ...
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Taking the future into one's own hands ...In Zusammenarbeit Die Mobiliar
... and help shape tomorrow's Switzerland! The «Atelier du Futur» is a project within the framework of the social commitment of the furniture anchored in the cooperative. The participants deal with pressing social issues. They are shown in a creative way how diverse t ...
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Diverse teams have more successIn Zusammenarbeit Die Mobiliar
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 disabilities work together at eye level. The inclusive model close to the first labour market has been successfully imp ...
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An entire municipality gone organicIn Zusammenarbeit Die Mobiliar
Parks, meadows, grasslands and other green areas contribute greatly to improving the quality of life. As cities and urban areas become denser, protected natural spaces must find their place in urban development projects. Some urban and peri-urban areas are undertaking s ...
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Making sustainability measurableIn Zusammenarbeit Die Mobiliar
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 October 2020. The Swiss Confederation is organizing, in collaboration with the UN, the next edition of the United Nations Wo ...
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Chat André de Montmollin Grieder, Bundesamt für Statistik7
Giving objects a second lifeIn Zusammenarbeit Die Mobiliar
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. This year, following projects participated in the WWF's Catalyzer program for resource-light business models. These proje ...
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What will the marketplace of the future look like?In Zusammenarbeit Die Mobiliar
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 opportunities to meet friends, the access to information, about memories, stories, and about culture. With the online marke ...
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The first Cradle to Cradle book In Zusammenarbeit Die Mobiliar
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 principles of Cradle to Cradle™. In cooperation with Epea Switzerland, the Vögeli printing company has improved its ...
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What if the youth involved in the climate strikes could speak directly to the corporate world?In Zusammenarbeit Die Mobiliar
Barely one year ago, 500 schoolchildren took part in the climate demonstration in the streets of Zurich, calling for more climate protection measures. It was the beginning of a movement that initially went almost unnoticed, but has been progressively gaining a lot of mo ...
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Chat Viola Iselin + Johanna Kuhn, Klimastreik Aktivistinnen und Initiantinnen von Business4Future11
Car repairs : the smart alternativesIn Zusammenarbeit Die Mobiliar
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 worthwhile to repair minor damages, instead of renewing large areas. This pioneering trial reveals great potential for the ent ...
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Three SMEs act for climate protection In Zusammenarbeit Die Mobiliar and VillageOffice
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 pressed into building blocks? Did you ever wish for your office to be closer to your home? The Swiss Climate Foundation use ...
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A gold label for particularly energy-efficient communitiesIn Zusammenarbeit Energiestadt and Reinach BL
The "Energiestadt Gold" label is awarded to municipalities that are particularly committed to climate protection and to the efficient use of energy, such as the municipality of Reinach BL. Gold is omnipresent during the Christmas season and stands for something valuabl ...
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Positive changes through sustainable, fair consumption ...In Zusammenarbeit Energiestadt and Reinach BL
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 examples of how Fairtrade Towns are gradually converting their consumption to fair trade and "seducing" their population to s ...
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A "Plan B" for hedgehogs, wild bees & Co.In Zusammenarbeit Energiestadt and Reinach BL
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 of effort. ...
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Focusing on the well-being of people and the environmentIn Zusammenarbeit Energiestadt and Reinach BL
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 appreciative words, for solidarity and gifts that express joy in good cooperation. What would an economy look like in which people ...
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For the love of foodIn Zusammenarbeit Energiestadt and Reinach BL
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, about 30% of the food is thrown away. That doesn't have to be the case. The OGG is committed to a sustainable nutrition syst ...
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The new Procurement ActIn Zusammenarbeit Energiestadt and Reinach BL
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 intense work. The new law places more emphasis on quality rather than price competition and thus gives the public sector a ...
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Chat Sonja Gehrig, Stadt Zürich und Marc Steiner, Bundesverwaltungsrichter, St. Gallen
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Role models from today for tomorrow
In Zusammenarbeit Kanton Basel-Stadt
In its Environmental Agenda, the Canton of Basel-Stadt presents local initiatives and people who are committed to a future-oriented world, and also provides a platform to draw attention to local environmental events. ...
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Nuclear power plant Mühleberg off the grid - what now?In Zusammenarbeit Kanton Basel-Stadt
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 be shut down. ...
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Using business as a force for good!In Zusammenarbeit Kanton Basel-Stadt
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 represents an opportunity to vote for what you believe in. Demand more from the businesses you buy from, work for, invest in an ...
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Sustainable learning? Learning for sustainability?In Zusammenarbeit Kanton Basel-Stadt
Today we introduce the new social platform Dumonda.Me, where you can ask questions about sustainability and get answers from a growing community of committed people. And we invite you to a journey to so former 'windows' about learning for sustainability in the advent ca ...
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