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City waste discovered as new source for raw materials

Waste separation is no longer left to the private individual alone. Recycling experts have discovered a business in recovering raw materials from sewage sludge, building rubble, old electric devices and heating pipes. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

This content was published on February 15, 2011 - 14:47

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Bern says yes to nuclear power plant

This content was published on Feb 13, 2011 Also on Sunday, voters in canton Nidwalden reiterated their lack of interest in hosting a nuclear waste repository in Wellenberg. Though non-binding, Sunday’s ballot box results show that nuclear technology remains controversial in Switzerland. In canton Bern, 51.2 per cent of voters said yes to building a new reactor in Mühleberg. However, in the city…

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