AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire smoke crisis: Toronto’s air quality hit “very high risk” (AQHI 10+) as smoke from northwestern Ontario wildfires blanketed the city and parts of the US, with Environment Canada urging people to stay indoors, limit outdoor activity, and use respirators/air cleaners where possible. Swiss science on pollution: PSI researchers report rising desert dust over Europe, with dust levels increasing during the industrial era and concerns that Sahara drying could push particulate pollution higher. Circular plastics push in Switzerland: DePoly opened a PET recycling showcase plant in Monthey to break down PET into virgin-quality inputs, aiming for future commercial scale and new jobs. Recycling tech spotlight: A market report highlights growth in monomaterial packaging films as brands shift toward designs easier to recycle. Trade & sustainability cooperation: Switzerland is among partners in New Zealand’s FIT initiative to strengthen rules-based trade and reduce barriers for exporters. Clean logistics tech: Swisslog rebranded its warehouse monorail as FastMove, targeting higher throughput for pallet transport in electrified systems.
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