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Movement of waste

Transboundary movement of waste

14.12.2022 - This information brochure is directed at exporters and importers of waste and it describes the international and domestic regulations relating to transboundary shipments.

Brochure (PDF, 1 MB, 16.12.2024)

Recycling of agricultural film

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Recycling of agricultural film

Recycling of agricultural film gains momentum. The recycling of silage films will be introduced throughout Switzerland from 2022. This means that plastics used in agriculture will be recycled to a greater extent in the future. The newly founded ERDE Schweiz association, headed by KUNSTSTOFF.swiss, is making this possible. The FOEN accompanies the work. (Website in German)

Plastics

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Plastics in the environment

14.05.2020 – Plastics do not belong in the environment, nevertheless around 14,000 tonnes end up in Switzerland’s soil and waters every year.

Since it only degrade very slowly and accumulate in the environment, the amount of plastics must be reduced as far as possible in accordance with the precautionary principle.

 
 
 

At a glance

Plastic waste

Plastic consumption is increasing, which results in an increase in the amount of plastic waste. Criteria for the separate collection of plastic, information on recycling and disposal options.

Food waste and loss

An estimated 2.6 million tonnes of food are wasted across the entire value chain. For the first time ever, studies show the situation in Switzerland.

Waste Ordinance (VVEA)

The implementation tool will be developed into different modules in stages. An overview of progress in the work, the formation of working groups and frequently asked questions.

Waste statistics

Waste in numbers: overview of waste quantities and recycling rates. Methodology explanations.

Transboundary movements of waste

Export, import and transit of waste as well as information on the export of used goods.

Packages

Switzerland has been pursuing a strategy to optimise packaging for more than 20 years. The aim is to reduce the environmental impact of packaging as much as possible over its entire life-cycle, from production to disposal.

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