Single-use plastics are costing hospitals billions and driving emissions. A new report shows how cutting waste could save $8B and halve plastic use by 2040.
The Dedham-Westwood Water District won $4.9M from 3M over PFAS pollution. It’s part of a growing push to shift cleanup costs back to chemical makers.
Ohio’s new law reshapes solid waste and debris rules, adds a withdrawal process for counties, updates fee structures, and strengthens oversight.
Extended Producer Responsibility laws expand across states, reshaping ESG strategies and compliance as companies prepare for 2030 climate goals.
Samsara Eco opens its first plant in Australia, scaling enzymatic recycling to produce low-carbon circular materials for apparel, packaging, and automotive.
Fast fashion controls over 90% of clothing sales in key EU markets. Retailers must adapt quickly as digital demand and low-cost expectations reshape the sector.
The global recycled HDPE market will expand from $16.8B in 2024 to $38.7B by 2034, driven by regulations, consumer demand, and new recycling technologies.
SVG strengthens conservation through the national fund while the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund launches circular economy projects to cut waste and build resilience.
An Indiana-based partnership has recycled over 1M pounds of medical plastics. Their approach targets hard-to-recycle waste from the orthopedic industry.
Bavaria Fiction becomes the first major production house certified under EMAS and ISO 14001, advancing CO₂ cuts and sustainable film production.
Illinois will ban polystyrene foam food containers statewide by 2030, joining a growing number of U.S. states tackling plastic waste and pollution.
As nations clash in Geneva over a global plastics treaty, will a cap on plastic production finally align policy, business, and consumer demand for change?
Mars cuts packaging emissions by 46% with new recyclable mono-material pouches for WHISKAS, supporting its circular economy goals in pet food.
Pressure-sensitive labels could be key to scaling reusable and refillable packaging. Learn how smart labeling enables traceability, reduces costs, and supports CPG sustainability goals.
SeaCube Cold Solutions partners with The Wonderful Company to launch a refrigerated container hub in California’s Central Valley, boosting cold chain flexibility.
Major brands are tied to midstream suppliers sourcing from Xinjiang, raising due diligence concerns under UFLPA and global forced labor laws.
New data shows 90% of states falling short on plastic action. Businesses now face rising pressure to reduce waste and lead on sustainability beyond compliance.
Ships moving through shallow ports stir up seabed methane, emitting far more than expected. This surprise finding could reshape global shipping climate strategies.
A dynamic, single-step biosynthesis process aligns bacterial cellulose nanofibers in real time, creating ultra-strong, flexible biopolymer sheets that could replace plastics in electronics, packaging, and energy systems.
Colleges are ditching plastic reuse as costs soar and health risks grow. USEFULL’s buyback program offers a smarter, student-friendly switch.