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Tide Ocean SA – A second life for marine plastic

PET and other plastics have been recycled for a long time. Tide Ocean SA (#tide) is taking a new approach by specialising in waste from…

3S Swiss Solar Solutions – making construction materials solar

Thanks to the integrated photovoltaic technology developed and produced in Switzerland by 3S Swiss Solar Solutions, roofs, building façades and balconies can now produce electricity….

V-Locker AG – Smart bike parking

Bikes are an eco-friendly mode of transport for short and medium distances. V-Locker AG makes cycling a more attractive option by providing secure, automated bike…

DIGITALROOTS – Using drones in precision agriculture

DIGITALROOTS is a company with a mission: to integrate the latest technology into smart, sustainable agriculture. This drone-based vine-spraying specialist has developed a software solution…

Grid-eMotion® Flash – wireless charging for e-buses

Hitachi Energy’s recharging solution for electric buses has proved a success in commercial operation in Geneva and Nantes. Grid-eMotion® Flash technology, the only system of…

Gaznat – A full-scale test lab

One of Gaznat’s ambitions is to produce carbon–neutral synthetic gas from renewable energy sources and inject it into western Switzerland’s gas distribution network. In its…

Viridhys Technologies – Turning plastic directly into electricity

Viridhys offers industries with a lot of plastic waste the means to recycle it on site to meet part of their energy needs. Called Pyroplas,…

Arboloom Cup – Wooden disposable cups

Paper cups are more environmentally friendly than plastic cups, but wooden cups are even better. This is the thinking behind Arboloom Cup AG’s disposable cup…

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