> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # πŸƒ Sweden leads in renewable energy. Switzerland UG enrolments up 10%. AU and NZ topped E-waste recycling. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/sweden-leads-in-renewable-energy-switzerland-ug-enrolments-up-10-au-and-nz-topped-e-waste-recycling/ - Published: 2026-02-18T12:30:39.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-18T12:30:39.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #544 looks at Switzerland's undergraduate enrolments, EU renewable energy, and e-waste recycling. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello πŸ‘‹** Delhi inaugurates [75 CM Shri schools](https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Feb/18/75-cm-shri-schools-with-ai-tools-inaugurated-in-delhi?ref=newsletters.qs.com) equipped with AI tools and digital classrooms. The Japanese government announced a [$36B](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/headlines/3808841-japans-36-billion-us-investments-a-new-era-in-energy-and-manufacturing?ref=newsletters.qs.com) investment to expand US energy and manufacturing capacity. Anthropic signed an [MOU](https://www.anthropic.com/news/anthropic-rwanda-mou?ref=newsletters.qs.com) with the Government of Rwanda to advance AI applications in health and education. ### Today's Topics πŸŽ“ **Higher Education.** Switzerland's undergraduate enrolments increased steadily **πŸƒ Green Skills.** Sweden uses 3x more renewables than EU average 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** Australia and New Zealand led e-waste recycling Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## πŸŽ“ Switzerland's undergraduate enrolments increased steadily [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/02/data-src-image-da3ae29a-5796-4ca7-a8b7-76567f4ecaad.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH9KLP1YBN3L7YMF3BN/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Undergraduate enrolments in Switzerland increased by over 10% from 2015 to 2024, showing a clear long term expansion of the higher education system. Despite steady growth, the rising number of enrolments [concentrates pressure on university resources](https://www.eua.eu/publications/reports/universities-and-competitiveness.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and competition from other European nations. [Strong public funding](https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/eurypedia/switzerland/higher-education-funding?ref=newsletters.qs.com) makes university education more accessible for students. Together, these factors have turned Swiss universities into stable engines of skills and innovation. ## **πŸƒ** Sweden uses 3x more renewables than EU average [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/02/data-src-image-6df4da4e-bb57-435f-90d8-6916f6ea7f27.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHTJZH6VRR8YX32E2A6?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Sweden’s renewable share in 2024 was nearly three times that of the EU average, which reflects decades of investment in hydropower, biomass and wind energy. [Strong carbon taxes ](https://earth.org/explainer-what-is-a-carbon-tax-pros-and-cons-and-implementation-around-the-world/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)and early phaseouts of fossil fuels pushed Swedish industries and households toward clean energy. Across the EU, environmental awareness is driven by [strict climate laws for sustainability](https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/european-climate-law%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and long-term targets under the European Green Deal. These policies link energy security, economic growth and climate responsibility into [one shared strategy](https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Delivering%20on%20our%20promises,Financing%20NextGenerationEU%20and%20REPowerEU). ## 🏭 Australia and New Zealand led e-waste recycling [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/02/data-src-image-f186873a-c718-474a-84ec-44d3a473b708.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHJKILXG4IT3GVE0FO9?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2022, Australia and New Zealand recorded the highest e-waste recycling rate at nearly 10kg per person and also generated the largest amount of e-waste globally. This reflects strong national recycling systems and well funded waste management infrastructure. [Strict environmental regulations](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/protection/waste/how-we-manage-waste/national-waste-policy?ref=newsletters.qs.com) require producers and retailers to support electronic waste collection. [Recycling e-waste ](https://earth.org/what-is-e-waste-recycling/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)is difficult because electronic devices contain complex mixtures of plastics, metals and hazardous materials that are costly and technically challenging to separate and process safely. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? 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