Circular Sanitation in Practice - Case studies. Implementations in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to many pioneers in resource recovery, making circular sanitation far more than just a concept: it's a growing reality. These five case studies showcase innovative, decentralized systems that treat human waste and used water as resources. From alpine huts to urban housing, each case study demonstrates how circular sanitation can be applied in various contexts. Explore the projects, partners, and impacts behind each initiative.

Case study

25.12.2025

CRESSY

Geneva's First Circular Sanitation Building

Case study

25.12.2025

CHAMANNA CLUOZZA

Wastewater Treatment in the Heart of the Alps

Case study

24.12.2025

Composting Human Output - Uster. Legal Clarity and Compost from Dry Toilets

Since 2022, the VaLoo Impact Project Composting has transformed waste from mobile dry toilets - used on construction sites, at public events, and in parks - into safe, high-quality compost.

Case study

08.08.2025

LA BISTOQUETTE

Where Urban Sanitation Meets the Sponge City Concept

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