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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.

 
 
 

Food waste

Food Waste

Food waste

25.10.2019 - Discarded, but actually edible food pollutes the environment. In Switzerland, this accounts for 25 percent of the environmental impact of all food consumed. This is the finding of a study by ETH Zurich. The food losses that we cause by consuming imported products are also taken into account.

 

Exporting consumer goods

Exporting consumer goods: Second-hand articles or waste?

This information brochure gives tips for distinguishing between waste and second-hand goods and contains practical advice on how to conform to the relevant environmental regulations. It is directed principally at traders, carriers and relief organisations and aims.

 

La Svizzera produce circa 24 milioni di tonnellate di rifiuti l’anno, un volume che costituisce una sfida sia per l’uomo che per la natura. Il presente rapporto intitolato «Smaltire i rifiuti. Illustrazione della situazione in Svizzera» compie un attento esame dei nostri rifiuti. In sei capitoli riunisce e articola le basi concernenti i rifiuti in Svizzera fornendo una sintesi tematica delle loro origini e del loro impatto. 
La Svizzera produce circa 24 milioni di tonnellate di rifiuti l’anno, un volume che costituisce una sfida sia per l’uomo che per la natura. Il presente rapporto intitolato «Smaltire i rifiuti. Illustrazione della situazione in Svizzera» compie un attento esame dei nostri rifiuti. In sei capitoli riunisce e articola le basi concernenti i rifiuti in Svizzera fornendo una sintesi tematica delle loro origini e del loro impatto. 

Transboundary movement of waste

New publication «Transboundary movement of waste»

This information brochure of the FOEN is directed at exporters and importers of waste and it describes the international and domestic regulations relating to transboundary shipments. Vague legal concepts are clarified and, in particular, the necessary conditions and procedures for obtaining an export authorisation and import consent are explained.

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

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.

Mercury

The Minimata Convention is a global legally binding instrument on management of this toxic metal; Switzerland is adapting four ordinances to it.

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