Newsarchiv

2016

13 Dec/2016

Rebuilding project in Bukoba

By selling the textiles, TEXAID generates funds for charitable organizations. Money that is used for social projects at home and abroad.

08 Nov/2016

Environmental management certified in accordance with ISO 14001:2015

At TEXAID, the pursuit of sustainability is a key element of the company strategy: The textiles recycling company has been awarded the ISO certificate 14001:2015 for its environmental management system, thereby further strengthening its quality Claim.

05 Oct/2016

Pilot project in collaboration with the Post Office

In October, TEXAID will begin a pilot project with the Swiss Post Office in Luzern Canton. For a whole month, it will be possible to hand in sacks of used clothing to the postman doing his daily rounds. The used clothes will then be passed on to TEXAID.

25 Aug/2016

TEXAID becomes a training company

With about 140 versatile workplaces in various regions of Switzerland, TEXAID is an attractive employer. Since August of this year, TEXAID has been involved in the vocational training of youths and young adults and has thus become a training company.

15 Jul/2016

TEXAID Environmental Policy

TEXAID is committed to its great responsibility towards the environment, people and society. Consequently, continually improving climate and environmental protection is an integral part of the company’s strategy.

Read more … TEXAID Environmental Policy

12 Jul/2016

Specialist consultant for recycling companies

TEXAID is now available as a direct contact partner for recycling companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

24 Jun/2016

Optimized recording of the amounts collected

In collaboration with the company G. Kolly SA of Le Mouret, TEXAID has developed a load readout system for its vehicles that drive around Switzerland emptying textile containers. A test vehicle with built-in axle scales is currently being trialled at its headquarters in Uri canton.

15 Jun/2016

Over 6 million Swiss Franks for aid organizations

TEXAID has successfully concluded the challenging business year of 2015.

08 Jun/2016

TEXAID reduces CO2 emissions

Things have been happening since Swiss Climate bestowed the Gold Label «CO₂ Neutral» award on TEXAID in April 2015.

07 Jun/2016

TEXAID – A new partner of the German Red Cross

TEXAID is now an official partner of the German Red Cross and is providing support for the "Disaster prevention and climate change adaptation" GRC project in Vietnam.