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.
Livium and Won Kwang S&T plan phased PV recycling for Australia, aligning with rising solar waste and a coming product stewardship scheme.
Corroded barrels of alkaline waste off the coast of Los Angeles are transforming the seafloor. Extremophile microbes thrive—while natural ecosystems shrink.
A first-of-its-kind study shows Canada’s construction industry generates massive plastic waste. With new regulations looming, solutions are within reach.
Italy’s first AI-driven paper plant in Collegno sorts six paper types with high accuracy. The system boosts efficiency while adapting to shifting market needs.
DP World expands 3PL capacity with a new 249,600-sq-ft warehouse in Middletown, boosting logistics, automation, and sustainability across the Mid-Atlantic.
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.
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.
The Middle East waste-to-energy market will grow from $1.78B in 2024 to $2.48B by 2033, driven by Saudi Vision 2030, UAE policies, and clean energy demand.
SVG strengthens conservation through the national fund while the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund launches circular economy projects to cut waste and build resilience.
A California startup has found a way to turn manure into jet fuel. Their compact, electric system could reshape both aviation and farm waste economics.
DOE launches DPA Consortium to secure nuclear fuel supply chains, reduce reliance on foreign uranium, and strengthen U.S. energy independence.
Denali recycled a record 14B pounds of food waste in 2024. As more companies embrace organics recovery, food waste is turning into a serious business priority.
Grist reports Plympton, MA cut waste by implementing a pay-per-bag system, reducing trash volume by nearly half and saving $65,000 annually.
An Indiana-based partnership has recycled over 1M pounds of medical plastics. Their approach targets hard-to-recycle waste from the orthopedic industry.
Bio based battery market to grow 6.4% annually, driven by enzymatic tech and healthcare adoption, reaching $223.2M by 2035.
A Florida Keys beach cleanup removed 120+ lbs of debris in a joint effort by Proud Source and Hyatt Centric, showing how brands can drive real impact locally.
Global treaty talks ended in deadlock as countries clashed over production cuts. The stalemate delays coordinated action on plastic pollution and reform.