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From 11 to 13 July 2024, tens of thousands of festival-goers will once again make the pilgrimage to Openair Frauenfeld and transform the Grosse Allmend into one of the biggest hip-hop festivals in Europe. Quite a few of them will also be using disposable e-cigarettes. To ensure that these do not end up in the rubbish or on the ground, we have provided the organisers with vape collection boxes.

Caliente!, Zurich's biggest Latin festival, will take place from 5 to 7 July 2024. Hot rhythms and culinary delights will not only attract visitors to the Kasernenwiese in Zurich, but also us! Together with the support of Captain Clouds, we'll be collecting your empty vapes on the festival site.

Technical Report 2024: Together with our recycling partners, over 132,000 tonnes of electrical appliances were recycled in 2023. That's as much as three Titanics put together. Compared to the previous year, this is an increase of 9%.

From 27 to 30 June 2024, we will be in eastern Switzerland at the legendary Openair St. Gallen, where we will ensure that empty vapes are disposed of correctly.

The summer festival season has begun. We will be on site with our vape collection bins at Festi'Neuch in Neuchâtel and at Zurich Pride in Zurich to collect your empty e-cigarettes.

The 4th ‘ALPNACH2024’ trade exhibition will take place in Alpnach from 30 May to 1 June 2024. Together with WSA Recycling, we will be there with our container exhibition ‘Fascination eRecycling’.

With Manta Lights, Gebrüder Bischof Industries produces and distributes designer luminaires made from sustainable materials and manufactured in Switzerland.

Schmid Solution Energy has many years of experience in the field of heating technology. They are a leading manufacturer and supplier of wood heating systems and heat pumps.

Flux Mobility AG from Winterthur produces special vehicles and develops high-quality light commercial vehicles with innovative, emission-free drive technologies.

As an expert in energy management, electrical safety, hospital and medical technology and electromobility, Optec AG offers revolutionary energy solutions thanks to its many years of experience and expertise.

SC-Tech specialises in the import and sale of cleaning, logistics and advertising robots.

Insolight distributes photovoltaic systems and specialises in the development of agrivoltaic solutions. With their product "Insolagrin", they offer an effective agrivoltaic solution for farms.

The company TRIENERGY Solutions AG from Olten operates as an independent Swiss wholesaler in the field of photovoltaics and specialises in the sale of mounting systems, solar modules, inverters and electricity storage systems.

Based in Wohlen AG, the company specialises in indoor climate, room fragrancing, robot technology and home beauty and is also active in the household segment.

The importer of lighters and home and garden accessories from Asia has been supplying the Swiss market for more than 20 years. Thanks to a modern warehouse, the company serves its customers quickly and reliably.

ecovolta AG is a Swiss manufacturer of battery systems for electric vehicles and machines. Battery and drive solutions are developed and tested in the company's own research and development department. The range of services also includes contract development and system integration of battery systems.

TOVA Handels GmbH is a successful family business with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry and extensive expertise. It trades in photovoltaics, building materials and consumables.

Swiss PV Circle develops business models with the aim of establishing the reuse of photovoltaic modules in the Swiss solar industry. The early determination of the reuse potential is to be data-based, which is why the project includes the development of a digital platform.

"Let go on tour" makes a stop in Biel: On 21 October 2023, we will be stationed at the Zentralplatz in Biel together with the City of Biel on the occasion of the International Repair Day.

"Let go on tour" makes a stop in St. Gallen: On 16 September, we will be at Gallusplatz to provide information on the topic of circular economy. Our Foundation Board President Susanne Vincenz-Stauffacher will be there with the FDP Women of the Canton of St. Gallen and the Umweltfreisinnigen St. Gallen.

It's not so easy to know what's best for your device and the environment. Give us a few details and we'll recommend the most sustainable solution.

The sale of e-cigarettes is booming. The environment is suffering as a result. This is because most e-cigarettes end up in the waste instead of being recycled. SENS eRecycling has now launched a nationwide industry solution for proper disposal. Together with its partners, it wants to collect 50% of the e-cigarettes sold and dispose of them in an environmentally friendly way.

On Saturday, 9 September 2023, the opening festival of the Bern Sustainability Days will take place on Bahnhofplatz in Bern. SENS eRecycling will be on site with the container exhibition "The Mysterious World of Electronic Waste" and will provide up-close insights behind the scenes of recycling companies with virtual reality glasses. In the spirit of sustainability, our new Circular Platform (currently only in German) will also give you lots of tips and tricks for dealing with electrical appliances and show you why letting go of broken or no longer used appliances is not only good for you, but also for the environment.

In 2022, the two Swiss take-back systems SENS eRecycling and Swico collected more than 121,000 tonnes of obsolete electrical and electronic appliances and recycled them in cooperation with their partner companies. Always with the ultimate goal of returning valuable resources back into the economic cycle. In doing so, they place the highest value on quality and occupational safety in the recycling plants that are repeatedly setting significant international standards through constant innovations – such as currently in the area of recovering climate-damaging gases from refrigerators. An increasing challenge is the shortage of staff and skilled workers.

All of our activities are geared towards a common goal: the recovery of as much high-quality raw materials as possible and the proper disposal of hazardous substances. Last year, 89,960 tonnes of electrical or electronic appliances, lighting equipment and lamps, photovoltaic modules, and vehicle and industrial batteries were collected. Our current Annual Report includes further impressive facts and figures from the financial year 2022.

"Let go on tour" makes a stop in Thun BE: On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of AVAG Umwelt AG, we will be present at the open day on 17 June 2023.

"Let go on tour" makes a stop in Gossau: on the occasion of the GreenDays St. Gallen, we will visit SoRec's open day on 13 May 2023.

Susanne Vincenz-Stauffacher is the new president of the SENS eRecycling Foundation Board as of 1 April 2023. The 56-year-old lawyer and FDP National Councillor from the canton of St. Gallen is very well connected and was the foundation's preferred candidate.

The Swiss specialist Shisha Heaven sells high-quality e-cigarettes and shisha products. As a responsible company, they are participating in the new e-cigarettes industry solution.

The sun-a-wear system helps people to deal responsibly with the sun by means of a wearable sensor and the sun-a-wear app.

Sedimentum AG helps people live safely, autonomously and as long as possible in their own homes with its SAFE-Living solution.

The book centre has a wide range of books in different languages, e-books, e-readers through to toys and stationery. By joining the SENS take-back system, they want to become even more involved in the topic of sustainability.

As a niche supplier, Fantalux illuminates sewage treatment plants, waste bunkers, industrial production facilities, laboratories, machines, construction sites and explosive zones - in short, wherever robust LED luminaires are needed under the harshest conditions.

With its products, CARU AG wants to bring technology closer to people and their real needs - and that into old age. From production to support, almost everything comes from Switzerland. The innovative company has already received several awards for its products - including the Swiss Design Prize and the renowned Innosuisse certificate.

SENS eRecycling welcomes Solis Produzione SA to the ARF network. The company brings high quality and durable products in the field of kitchen, beauty and indoor climate to the international market. They focus on Swiss quality and sustainable product design.

Founded in 1960 Prebena can look back on many years of experience in the field of compressed air and fastening technology. With their large and perfectly coordinated range of products, they serve various specialist trade sectors and branches of industry - from large-scale industries to professional tradesmen and do-it-yourselfers.

feey helps you find the right houseplant, sends it safely to your home and also makes sure that it feels at home with you.

With around 260 employees, DEUBA GmbH & Co. KG from Merzig operates international online stores with products for everyone. Among the more than 2,500 items, you can find almost anything you can imagine: Garden furniture, craftsmen's supplies and electronics such as air conditioners, electric fireplaces, fitness equipment, cleaning equipment and much more.

At its three locations in the Basel, Bern and Zurich regions, nassag offers support in locating and repairing water and moisture damage. As a reliable partner for private, commercial or industrial customers, the 20-strong team with a large fleet of equipment is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Mobil in Time AG is the leading Swiss provider of mobile energy solutions. The focus is on rental. The equipment park is correspondingly large and the service areas correspondingly wide-ranging. From the compact small unit to the large plant in the megawatt range, the innovative company delivers mobile energy centres quickly, directly and immediately ready for operation.

Would you be ready if an emergency situation arose and you had to leave your house or flat quickly? Ready24 helps you to be prepared for exactly such situations - and it's uncomplicated.

Solarpeak.ch offers solar island systems for mobile use - and thus the perfect solution for all campers. With its high-quality solar systems, the innovative company is the perfect partner if you are looking for an independent power supply for your camper - especially for the VW California.

As the operator of the online shop werchzueglade.ch, Toolport GmbH offers everything a craftsman's heart desires. Started in 2015 as a one-man operation, the family business now has 8 employees and stocks a range of over 30,000 items - over 3,500 of which are in its own warehouse.

Since 1997, the traditional company with its twelve employees has been developing electronic circuits for controlling, driving, feedback and lighting. From the confusing range of electronic accessories, the company offers what they think is most suitable for the model railway workshop.

As a reliable and competent lighting partner, telcoLED AG offers LED luminaires and lamps for professionals. Its customers are mainly electricians, who support telcoLED AG in their daily work with a large warehouse and a wide range of products. By joining the SENS eRecycling take-back system, the company wants to make its contribution to conserving resources and raw materials.

LEDVANCE AG is one of the world's leading companies in general lighting for professional customers and end consumers. The company, which emerged from OSRAM's general lighting division, offers a wide range of advanced LED luminaires in addition to traditional lamps. These are used in a wide variety of areas, for example in smart homes and buildings.

As a sustainable player in the renewable energy sector, it is important to TECHNOSOLAR SA that discarded materials are processed in a professional and environmentally friendly manner. Joining the SENS take-back system is therefore a logical step for the company.

Meaningful technology for modern lifestyles - that is the passion of oneten brand development AG. Be it a laser in the TV sector or an intelligent baby monitor: the product should help people to live more intelligently.

Do you know our latest partner RuossTech AG? Maybe not yet – but the company's products should be well known to you by now.

Do you know our latest partner RuossTech AG? Maybe not yet – but the company's products should be well known to you by now.

Do you know our latest partner RuossTech AG? Maybe not yet – but the company's products should be well known to you by now.

Do you already know our newest partner aeris? With their advanced air purifiers they set new standards in air purification.