About passivesmoke.ch
A platform for living together better
Secondhand smoke — or vapour — in homes and shared spaces is a reality for many people in Switzerland. Whether it comes from a neighbour, common areas, or nearby public spaces, it can seep into living quarters and become a source of tension, discomfort, and health concerns.
Faced with such situations, it is often difficult to know how to react: whom to contact, what steps to take, what your rights are, and how to address the issue without souring relationships.
This platform was designed to answer these questions in a clear, practical, and accessible way for everyone.
What the platform offers
The platform provides :- reliable information on the effects of secondhand smoke and vaping
- explanations regarding how smoke infiltrates (through windows, ventilation systems, building structures, etc.)
- practical advice on how to address the situation constructively
- templates for messages and letters (for neighbours, property managers, et al.)
- personal accounts of real-life experiences
Who is behind this project?
This platform was developed by the Swiss Association for Tobacco Control (AT Schweiz).
AT Schweiz is committed to tobacco prevention at the national level. Through this project, the association provides independent information and practical tools to address an everyday issue that often goes unnoticed.
Partners and contributors
The project was carried out with the support and expertise of the Swiss Lung Association, the project’s scientific partner.
Project Team (AT Schweiz)
- Direction and concept: Luciano Ruggia
- Project management: Benoît Perriard
- Web design and development: Vincent Baujard
- Content creation: Linn Andersen, Angeliki Balantani, Benoît Perriard
- Communications: Benoît Perriard
Translations
The content has been translated to make the platform accessible in the Swiss national languages and English:
- German : Linn Andersen, Angeliki Balantani, Stefanie Pfeffer, Christian Winiker
- Italian : Jocelyne Giannini, Agata Vetterli
- French: Benoît Perriard
- Romansh : Claudia Cathomas, Florentin Lutz
- English : Diana Lynn Denton
Illustrations
- Ambroise Héritier
An approach based on respect and practical solutions
This platform adopts a non-judgemental approach. It does not aim to pit people against one another, but rather to foster better coexistence.
The content provided is based on three principles:
- providing clear and reliable information
- offering practical and actionable solutions
- encouraging dialogue and mutual respect
As every situation is different, the goal is not to impose a single answer, but to offer useful guidelines for moving forward.