Texas bay sediments hold surprisingly few microplastics. But that means more are drifting into the Gulf, where long-term risks stack up.
Faerch introduces an rPET hot drinking lid designed to enhance sustainability in the coffee industry, supporting circular packaging and evolving regulations.
Green Recycle USA will invest $4.3 million to open a plastics recycling facility in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, creating 28 jobs and supporting circular economy goals in Southside Virginia.
The UK faces a 2027 deadline to mandate curbside plastic film recycling. Explore infrastructure gaps, policy hurdles, and WRAP’s roadmap to scale recycling efforts.
Chomps partners with 4ocean to offset plastic packaging waste, advancing corporate sustainability and ESG goals through verified ocean cleanup.
A new tire made with 70% recycled materials and a tech upgrade for tracking aim to cut waste and improve how fleets manage upkeep.
Two major composting sites in North Carolina just changed hands. The move signals a bigger push to scale food waste recycling in the Southeast.
From textiles to plastics, Nordic nations are scaling up recycling. Sorting tech is key to meeting ambitious circular economy goals.
A student-led waste audit at UMD's McKeldin Library reveals operational inefficiencies and points to a growing role for data-backed sustainability in higher ed.
A major study connects DEHP in plastics to 13% of heart deaths globally. The cost to businesses? Up to $3.7 trillion and growing fast.
German startup eeden raises $19.3 million to advance chemical recycling of cotton-polyester textiles, addressing rising regulatory pressure and supporting a more circular textile economy.
San Francisco’s Ferry Building adds AI bins to cut waste errors. The system helps visitors sort trash right and learn better recycling habits.
For every pound of plastic the Scouts collect—up to 100,000 pounds—CleanHub will remove an equivalent amount from global pollution hotspots.
A new workflow enables soil-based testing of biodegradable plastics, supporting agriculture, packaging, waste, and materials industries with real-world data.
Georgia Tech is transforming its labs with the My Green Lab certification, cutting energy and waste while boosting sustainability in academic research.
Hawaii Legislature passes resolution urging alignment with the UN Plastics Treaty and Rapa Nui Declaration to combat plastic pollution and protect marine ecosystems.
Since our relaunch, engagement has surged — and we’re opening new ways for industry leaders to share insights, build visibility, and get involved.
Amazon shareholders will vote on a proposal to cut plastic packaging following an SEC decision supporting investor transparency.
The initiative, led by NCC, will centralize 16,000 tons of annual waste—including large volumes of metal and iron scrap—on a 40,000-square-meter site designed for sorting, recycling, and hazardous material handling.
Producers have until April 30, 2025, to align with Oregon’s EPR program or face potentially steep consequences.