Despite this country have an excellent reputation for cleanliness – it leads the world in plastic pollution.
The campaign group, OceanCare, says a million tonnes of plastic is used each year in Switzerland – that’s 127 kilos per person. The highest per-capita usage in Europe.
Although we’re landlocked – micro plastics find their way into the oceans through rivers.
The group is calling for more government action and stricter rules on the disposal of plastic.
Swiss Post announce job cuts
Swiss Post will eliminate up to 110 positions in 2027, blaming shrinking letter volumes and fewer over-the-counter transactions
Autumn arrives in Switzerland
The heatwave that has gripped Switzerland since May finally breaks tomorrow
Driver warning in Vaud
Drivers in western Vaud face four nights of disruption on the A1 next week.
Mixed results in school classrooms
Swiss 15-year-olds still rank among the world's best in maths and science, but their performance in reading and maths is sliding
Good news for household bills
Swiss households will pay a little less for electricity next year
Fuel reserves now in use
Switzerland is dipping into its emergency fuel reserves for the first time this year to keep petrol and diesel flowing
