Environmental protection measures in Adelboden

In addition, its generation creates ecological added-value. Certified Green Power has to be pre-ordered so that it can be fed into the energy network. Green Power carries the product seal "naturemade star" to prove its authenticity.

Green Power is used in Adelboden for public lighting, shop windows, major events such as FIS Ski World Cup and also by Adelboden Tourism. Individual households in Adelboden also have the option of utilising Green Power.

Further details: 1to1 energy: www.1to1energy.ch, Licht- und Wasserwerk Adelboden AG: www.lwa.ch, Product Seal "naturemade star": www.naturemade.ch

Water treatment plant:
Adelboden has its own water treatment plant. Sewage is clearly separated from clean water.

Environmentally friendly disposal of electronic equipment:
Utilities company, Licht- und Wasserwerk in Adelboden, offers a collection point where electronic devices and Nespresso capsules can be disposed of, free of charge.

Recycling:
Refuse is separated in Adelboden and various materials can be recycled.

MINERGIE houses:
Improved construction methods benefit local industry and can result in lower energy costs. Adelboden currently has three MINERGIE houses. Further details: www.minergie.ch or contact Mr. Bruno Hari: bruno.hari@bsr-architekten.ch

Energy saving advisory service:
Energy saving advice is available free of charge to Adelboden residents. The consultant conducts analysis on buildings and advises on energy saving measures. Contact: Thun / Innertport, Gürbe - und Kandertal: Marco Girardi / Markus May, Industriestrasse 6, P.O. Box 733, 3607 Thun,
Tel 033 225 22 90, eb@energiethun.ch, www.energiethun.ch/energieberatung

Mountain Transportation Adelboden AG:
On 9 November 2006, Mountain Transportation Adelboden AG received a commendation from the pro natura - pro ski foundation. The reason for this accolade was the company's involvement in the project "Auditing in ski regions". In this study, different winter sport resorts in Austria, Germany and Switzerland underwent checks on their ecological development. Thanks to the support of the participant enterprise it was possible to compile a handbook on ecological revaluation.

Engstligenalp:
Engstligenalp lies in the middle of a region of national significance with many natural protection areas. Consequently, Engstligenalp Mountain Transport AG is subject to strict protection laws as are the farmers who cultivate the land. For example, sullage cannot be sprayed on the land twice a year by machine, which is normal procedure, but each day by hand over the fields. This encourages diverse Alpine flora and fauna.

Further details about measures taken by Engstligenalp Mountain Transport AG are available from: Adrian Brügger, Managing Director, Engstligenalp Mountain Transport AG, direction.engstligenalp@bluewin.ch

The electricity used by the Engstligenalp cable car is also produced by their own small power station.