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The earth’s resources are not simply infinite
The natural resources and the absorption capacity of our nature on our earth are limited for pollutants . This is why sustainability and environmental protection are so important. By dealing responsibly with finite resources, we can ensure that present and future generations around the world can lead a life in dignity according to their needs. We are happy to help you with tips and tricks.
Our 9 Main Topics
Clothing
Sustainability is on everyone’s lips. But what do I have to look out for when it comes to clothes?
Cosmetics
What shouldn’t be smeared on our largest and heaviest organ, our skin?
Garden
How can I promote biodiversity in my garden or balcony?
Household
How can I manage my household as sustainably as possible?
Industry 5.0
What is Industry 5.0, and how can it help me reduce my waste?
Nourishment
How can I feed myself so that our nature suffers as little as possible?
Plastic free
What alternatives are there to the prevailing plastic, and where can I find them?
Sustainability
Recommended NGOs, sustainable companies, products and ideas
WOOD
Which wood products are truly sustainable? What do I have to pay attention to when buying?
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Earth Overshoot DayThis day marks the date when humanity has consumed all of the biological resources that the earth regenerates over the course of a year.
Do you want to reduce your private or business ecological footprint?
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You have a sustainability project. We would be happy to accompany you on your way to reducing your ecological footprint.
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It is not always easy to keep track of the whole sustainability issue. We would be happy to train you accordingly.
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Project Pi
A timber high-rise in Zug "Project Pi" is intended to create affordable living space in Zug. For this reason, V-Zug Immobilien is planning an 80-meter-high wooden house.Project Pi" focuses not only on the ecological but also the social dimensions of...
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Food waste
According to the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), almost a third of the food produced for Swiss consumption is wasted or thrown away unnecessarily. This corresponds to around
Consumption & Production have an impact on our environment
The 3 biggest of them are:
Mobility
In Switzerland, ever greater distances are being traveled by train, car or plane. This also affects our quality of life.
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Reside
Our infrastructures for living, leisure and work are devouring more and more valuable land areas of our nature.
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Nourishment
The production of our food requires resources and burdens our nature. Food has the greatest environmental impact.
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Source: https://www.zh.ch/de/umwelt-tiere/umweltschutz/umweltbericht/umweltbericht-ernaehrung.html
The right to repair stuff
Repairing is better than buying a new product
Repairing an existing product is generally more sustainable than buying a new product. These two organizations can help you with this.
Repair Cafe - Repair now
Repair Cafés are free meeting places and they’re all about repairing things (together). In the place where a Repair Café is located, you’ll find tools and materials to help you make any repairs you need.
On clothes, furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, crockery, appliances, toys, et cetera. You’ll also find expert volunteers, with repair skills in all kinds of fields.
Source: https://www.repaircafe.org/en/
IFIXIT - The Future Is Repairable
Things break. Wear and tear is normal, but throwing away almost-functional products shouldn’t be. As the world’s largest online repair community, we help thousands of people fix their broken stuff every day.
Source: https://www.ifixit.com/
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June 8, 2024
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World Ocean Day catalyzes collective action for a healthy ocean and a stable climate, working in collaboration with youth leaders and a wide range of organizations. World Ocean Day belongs to all groups and individuals, collectively, everywhere. It’s about how we can create a better future with an abundant ocean and a stable climate, by working together.
August 2, 2024
"Earth Overshoot Day"
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The aim is to raise environmental awareness and symbolically support energy saving and the reduction of greenhouse gases. To this end, the lights are to be switched off during Earth Hour. Wordlwide numerous cities from different countries are taking part in this campaign. The lights of public landmarks and buildings are usually switched off during Earth Hour.
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Sustainability is a political choice, not a technical one. It’s not a question of whether we can be sustainable, but whether we choose to be.
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Sustainability is in our DNA. We are happy to share our passion and many years of experience with you.
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