smart. clean. sustainable.
Research & Innovation
Managing urban cleanliness from objective data opens up an unprecedented field of new possibilities.
Working with our clients and organisations involved in environmental preservation, we identify the most effective levers for achieving significant results. The "Geneva Clean City Lab" is an innovative experimentation laboratory run by the City of Geneva and Cortexia, where this improvement approach is implemented in the field with teams. Results are measured in order to offer proven and validated solutions to all other cities.
Discover our latest publications on urban cleanliness
Urban cleanliness is an essential factor in a city's attractiveness and safety, as well as the quality of life of its residents.
Read the article →
Urban cleanliness services have a fundamental role to play in the quality of life and sustainability of cities.
Read the article →
Do you need to clean more to have a clean city? Acting on the sources of dirt is often more effective than increasing cleaning frequencies.
Read the article →
Maintaining the cleanliness of our cities requires significant resources in machines and personnel. AI makes it possible to objectify and optimise these efforts.
Read the article →
Marine plastic pollution is one of the most alarming concerns. Urban waste management is a direct lever for reducing this impact.
Read the article →
The quantity of urban waste varies enormously around the world, hence a variety of possible approaches to reducing cigarette butts in public spaces.
Read the article →
Annual cleanliness costs per inhabitant can vary by a ratio of one to four between different cities — a considerable optimisation opportunity.
Read the article →
The question of the cost of city cleanliness seems simple and legitimate, but very few municipalities are able to answer it with precision.
Read the article →
Cities hold a significant stake in the planet's sustainability prospects. To what degree does urban cleanliness contribute to their environmental footprint?
Read the article →
Measuring the level of cleanliness makes it possible to commit to results, as opposed to means alone, in a logic of continuous quality improvement.
Read the article →
The cleanliness index is an objective method for measuring the level of urban cleanliness, designed to compare and track changes over time and space.
Read the article →Would you like to know more about our approach?
Get in touch