Switzerland has one of the best environmental records among nations in the developed world; it was one of the countries to sign the Kyoto Protocol in 1998 and ratified it in 2003. With Mexico and the Republic of Korea it forms the Environmental Integrity Group (EIG). The country is heavily active in recycling and anti-littering regulations and is one of the top recyclers in the world, with 66% to 96% of recyclable materials being recycled, depending on the area of the country. The 2014 Global Green Economy Index ranked Switzerland among the top 10 green economies in the world. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did Switzerland sign the Kyoto Protocol? ANS1 1998 QSN2 When did Switzerland ratify the Kyoto Protocol ANS2 2003 QSN3 What was formed by Switzerland, Mexico, and the Republic of Korea? ANS3 Environmental Integrity Group (EIG) QSN4 What percentage of recyclable materials are being recycled in Switzerland? ANS4 66% to 96% QSN5 How did the 2010 Global Green Economy Index rank Switzerland? ANS5 among the top 10 green economies in the world