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Appenzell IR introduces plastic collection
Responsibility for the future
Plastic is everywhere in our lives - be it in households or in trade and industry - and is therefore an attractive material for a wide variety of products and applications. In the wrong place, however, it can also pollute the environment - this must be avoided.
Valuable raw material
However, plastics are also valuable raw materials that are too valuable to be destroyed or incinerated. Plastic products must be kept in the cycle. This saves resources, primary raw materials and energy. Recycled plastic, for example, requires only half as much energy as the production of new plastic.
Sustainability Agenda 2030
By promoting plastics recycling in Switzerland, the association and its members are making a valuable contribution to a sustainable future - for our country and for our planet. We are therefore guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the 2030 Agenda to achieve various of the 17 sustainability goals.
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Making cities and settlements safe, resilient and sustainable.
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Goal 13: Climate protection measures
Take immediate action to combat climate change and its effects.
Goal 14: Life under water
Conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Reduction of emissions
Plastic recycling also plays a very important role in reducing CO2 emissions. For every kg of plastic recycled, up to 3 liters of crude oil are saved and as the plastic is not incinerated, around 2.8 kg of CO2 per kg of plastic is avoided.