Switzerland-wide plastic recycling available from October

In Switzerland, there will soon be a collection bag for yoghurt pots, shampoo bottles, etc. The collection system for plastic packaging and drinks cartons fits into the existing recycling landscape, according to the Recypac association. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The association is backed by packaging producers, distributors, retailers, municipalities and recyclers such as Aldi Suisse, Coop, Denner, Emmi, Lidl Switzerland, Migros, Nestlé, Unilever and Valora. The cooperation was reviewed and approved by the Competition Commission (ComCo). + Why Switzerland is not the best at recycling According to the press release, the companies are working together along the entire value chain. Specifically, this means that the participating companies are already developing their packaging in such a way that it can be recycled more easily afterwards. This means that packaging design and recycling are coordinated. + Read how microplastics affect health and the ...