AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSwiss Cleantech Boost: GR3N just raised €15.5M to build a microwave-assisted PET recycling plant in Spain, aiming to tackle the big recycling gap: most PET waste that’s coloured, opaque or textile-based can’t be handled by today’s mechanical systems. Biodiversity After Disaster: Scientists say a new forest has formed on the drained Kakhovka reservoir bed and is now protected under the Bern Convention—an urgent call for conservation planning. World Environment Day, Nigeria: Nestlé Nigeria launched a multi-stakeholder coalition to cut waste leakage and strengthen circular economy outcomes across 12 locations. Lead Paint Controls: IPEN urged stronger Rotterdam Convention rules for lead chromates in paint, naming Switzerland among countries that have already moved to ban them. Swiss Climate Footprint Study: A Lucerne-linked study estimates a Bitcoin transaction can generate about 486 kg of CO2, while Ethereum’s impact is far lower. Local Climate Resilience: Moldova’s small vegetable farmers get FAO “Farmer Field Schools,” supported by Switzerland, to improve climate-adapted practices and market access. Swiss Digital Sovereignty Angle: swissinfo.ch reports on what happens when Swiss journalists try to cut ties with US tech giants.
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