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Recycling

Collect plastic instead of throwing it away

Give plastic packaging a new life – with the plastic collection bags.

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Janine Radlingmayr
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What we do, Tip

We want to preserve our environment for future generations. To this end, we are constantly taking new measures. Instead of simply throwing away valuable materials, we’re collecting them. The collected plastic is then used to make new packaging and products such as ice cream packaging.

It's simple:

  • You buy the plastic collection bag and collect plastic at home.

  • You then bring your full collection bag to one of our collection points. Here’s an overview of our Migros collection points

  • Collection points can be found at most of our supermarkets in central Switzerland, stores in the canton of Fribourg and the city of Lausanne, selected stores in the city of Zurich, and some stores in the city and canton of Bern.

  • We’re constantly looking at extending this scheme to include other regions.


What belongs in the Migros plastic collection bag - and what doesn't?

In general, all plastic food packaging and containers belong in the Migros plastic collection bag. To ensure that you separate your plastic waste correctly, download our collection guide:

Illustration of the guide for the plastic collection bag
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A certified cycle

Migros has gradually been expanding plastic recycling at its branch stores since 2021. Migros' plastic collection service is certified by the Swiss Association of Plastic Recyclers (VSPR). This label ensures that collected plastic is recycled sensibly and in line with a quality standard.

Published 28.06.2023, revised 16.01.2025

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