Resource consumption - Switzerland's municipal waste Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is the waste generation per capita?
A
around 700kg/year
2
Q
When did Switzerland stop landfilling untreated municipal solid waste?
A
No landfilling of untreated MSW since 2000.
3
Q
How much does Switzerland spend on waste management per year?
A
CHF 3 billion/year (0.5% of GDP)
4
Q
What is the hierarchy of waste management in Switzerland?
A
Avoid > Recycle > Treat > Landfill (residues only)
5
Q
What is Switzerland’s recycling rate?
A
around 50%
6
Q
What percentage of waste is incinerated?
A
~50% of MSW incinerated to generate electricity and heat.
7
Q
What is Switzerland’s annual waste generation (as of 2019)?
A
Over 90 million tonnes total, including all sectors.
8
Q
What type of policies does Switzerland have regarding waste generation?
A
- Polluter-pays principle: Citizens bear the cost of their own waste disposal.
- Only official bags allowed for waste collection.
- Littering and illegal disposal are punishable offenses.
