Washington is carving out a new recycling route for petroleum and automotive packaging. Regulators say some materials need systems beyond curbside bins.
New refrigerant rules are live, HFC costs are rising, and cold chain emissions are absent from most decarbonization roadmaps.
L’Oréal is testing a new route to lower-carbon packaging. A partnership with Dioxycle aims to convert captured emissions into polyethylene.
U.S. households hold $83.74B in unused electronics. Better trade-in execution could unlock revenue, speed upgrades, and boost loyalty.
Rice is reshaping how engineers think about materials. Its speed-sensitive behavior enables adaptive structures without sensors or software.
New data show babies were exposed to more PFAS before birth than standard tests detected. The findings could reshape risk models and policy.
TerraCycle has launched a referral program for Zero Waste Box. The move aims to scale hard-to-recycle waste capture through peer networks.
Carton recycling access climbed to 63% of U.S. households in 2025. Nearly 2.5 million more homes can now place cartons in the bin.
As federal PFAS standards enter implementation and Superfund liability expands, litigation exposure is broadening beyond manufacturers.
Under new EPR rules, coated paper packaging can cost more than plastic. A flawed recyclability definition may be sending brands the wrong signals.
A new method links satellite imagery to microplastic levels in the sea. It could give industries and regulators scalable, low-cost pollution tracking tools.
Nanoplastics don't just float—they deliver toxic tire chemicals like 6PPD into fish tissues. The result? Greater damage to eyes, vision, and aquatic ecosystems.
Sappi’s CDP Forests A score highlights how credible sustainability data is increasingly used to support procurement, investment, and regulatory decisions.
Plastic pallets are seeing wider adoption as logistics teams prioritize durability, hygiene, and automation compatibility amid tightening supply chain conditions.
Pepper Construction turned a vacant 1912 factory into a net-zero HQ. The project proves deep energy retrofits can work—even in aging industrial buildings.
Ammonia is gaining ground as a clean fuel, but scaling it cleanly isn’t simple. A new MIT study reveals how cost, tech, and geography shape its future.
Hydrogen from sunlight just got cheaper. A Chalmers team has replaced platinum with plastic nanoparticles, opening a path to scalable, clean hydrogen production.
Plastics shed micro- and nanoplastics just through water exposure. A new study highlights an overlooked pollution source hiding in plain sight.
EPA’s latest chemical reviews target specific industrial risks, not broad bans. Consumer uses are mostly cleared, shifting compliance to workplace controls.
UNCW has fully eliminated plastic from residential dining takeout. A new stainless steel system is cutting waste, saving costs, and boosting student engagement.