2023-12-07 11:21:26
Parliament has decided to punish with a fine anyone who throws waste on public roads (illustrative image). KEYSTONE/ENNIO LEANZA sda-ats
This content was published on December 7, 2023 – 12:58 December 7, 2023 – 12:58
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Anyone who throws waste on public roads will be punished. After the National, the Council of States tacitly agreed on Thursday to sanction “littering” with a maximum fine of 300 francs, as part of a broader project aimed at developing the circular economy.
More generally, the project creates a set of measures intended to make the Swiss economy more efficient and reduce its environmental impact, in collaboration with private circles. We must support and promote the circular economy, said Damian Müller (PLR/LU).
The opinion of the Chamber of Cantons diverges from that of the Chamber of the People on several points, in particular on the cantonal monopoly on waste collection, the weight to be given to the reuse of waste or in the construction sector. But the two Chambers agree to a large extent.
The project follows a parliamentary initiative from the National committee. In the general vote, it was adopted by 37 votes to 2.
The file returns to the National Council.
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