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Big Sack tips to reduce waste and recycle more
Sustainability
17 février 2023

5 tips to improve and increase your recycling in 2023!

The household recycling rate in Switzerland was 53% in 2019, which sets a good example compared to other European countries. However, there is still a lot of work to be done to increase these figur...

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Big Sack incineration sector in Switzerland article
Sustainability
9 janvier 2023

The incineration sector in Switzerland; situation report and future challenges

This article aims to provide an overview of the value chain of incinerable waste throughout Switzerland. It follows on from the recent article "What happens to your waste after collection?" to take...

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Big Sack what happens to waste after collection
Sustainability
28 novembre 2022

What Happens to Your Waste After It Has Been Collected?

Ever wondered where your waste goes after pickup? Discover the three main destinations in Switzerland: recycling centers, incineration facilities, and landfills.

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Big Sack finding first investors 10 steps guide
Company
12 octobre 2022

10 key steps to find your first investors, based on our own experience.

1) Contribution with own funds

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Big Sack paper and cardboard recycling environment article
Sustainability
16 août 2022

How does the environment benefit from paper and cardboard recycling?

Paper and cardboard are everyday materials that can be used in a variety of ways by individuals and companies. Every year, a Swiss citizen consumes about 140 kg of paper. As an indication, it takes...

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Big Sack green lifestyle reusable items at home
Sustainability
27 juin 2022

Go green in 2022: 5 reusable items to adopt in your home

In January 2022, the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide reached the level of 417.8 ppm. A critical threshold according to a growing number of researchers.

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Big Sack asbestos guide everything you need to know
Tips & Guides
4 mai 2022

What you need to know about asbestos

When doing renovation or alteration work, a certain amount of waste is produced and has to be eliminated. Indeed, topsoil, rubble, wood or even clean plaster are materials that in principle do not ...

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Big Sack bathroom tiling DIY guide article
Tips & Guides
21 avril 2022

Tiling a Bathroom: How to Do It Yourself? (Guide 2022)

Bathroom tiling may seem complex, but it is entirely manageable as a DIY project. This guide walks you through preparation, installation, and waste disposal.

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Big Sack price comparison dumpsters vs big sacks
Tips & Guides
2 mars 2022

Price comparison between construction site dumpsters and Big Sacks

Price comparison between construction site dumpsters and Big Sacks

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