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There is a version of sustainability work that ends with a report. A consultant runs the numbers, produces a document with a cover page and an executive summary, and the company files it away. The insight is real, but without
How big a problem are microplastics?
Les nanoplastiques des emballages, qui contaminent massivement nos aliments, peuvent être limités par de bonnes pratiques
This report is the first global synthesis to systematically quantify the release of micro- and nanoplastics (MNP) from food packaging directly into food.
Quand le risque climatique devient moins assurable, il devient stratégique
Authors: Noémie Voirin Tricky plastics, big unknowns Plastics are everywhere, but not all microplastics are the same. Tires, paint chips, and synthetic fibers behave differently from the types most studied in oceans and rivers. Zoie Diana, interdisciplinary environmental scientist and PFN
Author: Charlotte Stalder The Plastic Footprint Network (PFN), convened by Earth Action, brings together companies, researchers, and practitioners to develop a science-based and actionable approach to measuring and reducing plastic pollution. Building on its work to standardize plastic footprinting, PFN is now introducing
Authors: Romain Bosson Did you know that the “idle” money sitting in our bank accounts generates far more CO₂ than Switzerland’s entire industrial activity? We often talk about the carbon footprint of our transportation, our food, or our imports. But there
Authors: Romain Bosson Saviez-vous que l’argent « dormant » sur nos comptes génère bien plus de CO₂ que l’ensemble de l’activité industrielle de la Suisse ? On parle beaucoup de l’empreinte carbone de nos déplacements, de notre alimentation ou de nos
Authors : Sarah Perreard, Co-CEO, Earth Action and Packaging Data Hub Director Yoni Shiran, Partner, Systemiq and Packaging Data Hub Director Packaging has a data problem, which can make it hard to prioritise resource allocation and assess the performance of sustainability-focussed projects. In this article originally written for Packaging Europe ,
The packaging data problem
Author : Marguerite Fauroux Global greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes are not limited to emissions from energy and industrial systems. A significant share of GHGs also comes from agricultural systems, deforestation and certain land-management practices. Yet, until now, the landscape of
Author : Marguerite Fauroux Les flux mondiaux de gaz à effet de serre (GES) ne se limitent pas aux émissions issues des systèmes énergétiques et industriels. Une part significative des GES provient aussi des systèmes agricoles, de la déforestation et de certaines pratiques de
Author : Noémie Voirin and Sarah Perreard Plastic pollution is often framed as a waste problem. But long before a product becomes waste, critical decisions have already been made — in material selection, design, sourcing, and performance requirements. Maider Iturrondobeitia Ellacuria works precisely at that upstream
Author : Romain Bosson & Marguerite Fauroux Clarifier les rôles, outiller la collaboration et lever les freins à l’action Chez Earth Action, nous observons une constante : de nombreuses entreprises parviennent à mesurer leurs émissions, mais peinent à transformer ces diagnostics en
Author : Romain Bosson & Marguerite Fauroux Clarify roles, enable collaboration, and remove barriers to action At Earth Action we consistently observe the same challenge: many companies succeed in measuring their emission: many companies succeed in measuring their emissions but struggle to turn these
Author : Noémie Voirin A short but important session Global action on plastic pollution took a decisive step forward in Geneva this February. The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) met in Geneva for the third part of its fifth session — INC-5.3
Auteur : Noémie Voirin Une session courte mais stratégique En ce mois de février à Genève, l’action mondiale contre la pollution plastique a franchi une étape clé. Le Comité intergouvernemental de négociation (INC) s’est réuni pour la troisième partie de
Après Davos, les signaux qui redessinent la compétitivité suisse
This practical guide helps companies—especially Swiss SMEs—navigate the evolving landscape of public funding for sustainability and innovation. Updated for 2026, the guide brings together 70+ federal and cantonal subsidies, including 18 brand-new programs, with clear overviews, eligibility criteria, and real-life
Vous cherchez des financements pour vos projets durables et innovants ? Ce guide pratique accompagne les entreprises – et tout particulièrement les PME suisses – pour identifier rapidement les subventions qui correspondent à leurs besoins. Mis à jour pour 2026, il recense
Author : Noémie Voirin The Plastic Footprint Network (PFN) brings together scientists, companies, and policymakers to measure and reduce the impacts of plastics. Nadim Saadi, recently appointed co-chair of the PFN Scientific Committee, focuses on understanding the often-overlooked effects of microplastics and developing
Auteur : Noémie Voirin Un tournant pour le reporting the durabilité en Europe À l’aube de 2026, le reporting de durabilité des entreprises européennes entre dans une nouvelle phase. Le paquet Omnibus, qui vise à simplifier des directives clés comme la CSRD (Directive sur le reporting de
Author : Noémie Voirin A turning point for EU sustainability reporting As Europe enters 2026, corporate sustainability reporting finds itself at a pivotal moment. The EU Omnibus package, designed to simplify key directives such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
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