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What’s happening around Windows of Opportunities? Follow our research, publications and projects on the circular window economy
SRF Tagesschau
The pilot project to recycle old windows into float glass was translated into German and featured on SRF Tagesschau on 5 August. The full report is available to watch via the program’s replay.
RTS Téléjournal
Our pilot project to recycle old windows into float glass was featured on RTS Téléjournal on July 31—highlighting this groundbreaking milestone in Switzerland. The full segment is available for replay online for anyone interested.
Pilot Project for Window Glass Recycling
We successfully launched a pilot project to recycle old windows into float glass — a first in Switzerland. This marks a major step toward reducing CO₂ emissions and closing the material loop for building glass.
AEC Hackathon in Winterthur
At the AEC Hackathon in Winterthur, our team developed the foundation of a specialized window database. The prototype includes a feature that automatically evaluates the reuse and recycling potential of windows, setting the stage for a digital tool to support circular strategies in the building sector.