Today we present the idea of Miyawaki forests, named after the Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, which have triggered a global trend. ... more
×Less is more. Even on the road?
Today we are presenting two mobility projects that can reduce a household's CO2 emissions in the area of mobility by over 60%. The new E-Tuktuk, for example, is used in the municipality of ... more
×A change of perspective that does you good
To mark the Day of People with Disabilities, we are presenting two initiatives that are pioneering inclusion. mitschaffe.ch supports ... more
×Renewable - from the roof to the underground garag
Today we are presenting two Swiss start-ups that make efficient, space-saving use of a previously unused energy source: On roofs where ... more
×Volunteering that moves mountains
Today, on Volunteer Day, we are presenting three initiatives that would not be possible without a large network of committed volunteers who help to ‘close loops’. What is it that makes ... more
×Pure nature on the ski trail
Anyone who has been taking part in this Advent calendar for a while will know that Samichlaus does a lot to run his business in a clean and nature friendly way. Most presents are ... more
×Keep the poop in the loop
Today we are presenting two circular initiatives and a documentary film that are trying to break a taboo. It's about keeping our human waste in the loop. The start-up Kompotoi builds ... more
×Health and knowledge from nature
What can you do if your skin is irritated, for example after an illness or due to air pollution or cold? Today we are introducing two small businesses that have delved deeply into the ... more
×Improving working conditions for women
Imagine you could visit the workers who produce your Christmas presents or the ingredients for the Christmas menu. School pupil Liliane Helfrich had the opportunity to do just that. Today, ... more
×Keeping rooftops alive and beautiful...
The Solarspar association has been financing, building and operating solar systems for agriculture, industry, residential buildings and the public sector for 30 years. The association ... more
×The crux of the matter with plastics...
In the window of December 6th we already talked about plastics, about the “eternal chemicals”, also known as PFTs, PFAS or PFC. ... more
בA fair trade biscuit for me too, please!’
Fair, home-baked heart-shaped biscuits for more global justice? That's how the Linth-Escher school in Glarus Nord got started. As the ... more
×Innovative combined solutions for photovoltaics
Today we are presenting two start-ups that use land and photovoltaics in an innovative way: Insolight’s solution insolagrin allows ... more
×How will we eat in the future?
This year, the Federal Office of Public Health published the new food pyramid, which is now aligned with the Planetary Health Diet. How do you ensure that food remains varied and tasty when ... more
×One map - many ways to a sustainable G.L.Ü.C.K.!
Do you remember the G.L.Ü.C.K. formula from Fairunterwegs? The formula for sustainable travel happiness is: G for leisurely, L for ... more
×Setting the course. How the financial sector can protect children's rights
Do you know how the financial sector can influence children's lives and protect their rights? Today we are presenting a new study that ... more
×The first Blue communities in Switzerland
In Swiss cities, water is particularly noticeable thanks to the many fountains from which high-quality drinking water often flows all year round. This is a privilege that we often take for ... more
×Learning climate skills through play
Today we present workshops and simulation games that bring climate knowledge to life. Whether at school, at a company event or in the community - we need new skills and close cooperation if ... more
×The circle of life
Today we are presenting two initiatives that have developed more sustainable solutions for the beginning and end of life. The start-up Loopi has analyzed the situation of young parents ... more
×25 years of the Swiss Biodiversity Forum
The Swiss Biodiversity Forum has been a scientific competence center for biodiversity research for 25 years. It fosters dialog and cooperation between science and administration, politics, ... more
×So far away and yet so close
You may know it from your holidays. Plastic pollution in the sea is one of the most annoying and persistent environmental problems. Did you know that 80% of plastic comes from rivers and ... more
×Philosophizing and tackling change
The Faircustomer network contains a wealth of knowledge that not only flows into this Advent calendar, but also into workshops where a sustainable lifestyle is brought to life. The ... more