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Start of RecyPac collection for plastic packaging and beverage cartons
In January 2025 the first municipalities introduced the new national collection scheme for plastic packaging and beverage cartons – a step towards a uniform recycling solution for the whole of Switzerland.
What is the RecyPac collection scheme?
The national collection scheme for plastic packaging and beverage cartons started in the first municipalities in January 2025. It replaces the previous patchwork of regional systems and creates a uniform recycling solution for the whole of Switzerland.
Plastic packaging and beverage cartons are valuable raw materials that can be recycled to a high standard. The industry organization RecyPac was set up to exploit this potential. In January 2025, the first municipalities introduced the new, national collection system - a significant step towards a standardized recycling solution in Switzerland.
At an event in Bern on January 16, 2025, a high-profile panel presented the advantages of the new recycling solution, explained the specific implementation and presented a roadmap for the coming months.
As part of the Semadeni Industry Group, we are a member of RecyPac and are delighted with this pioneering development, which makes an important contribution to the circular economy.
Detailed information on the national recycling solution can be found at https://www.recybag.ch/ or in the linked press release.
