A new report out today by Sustainabelle Advisory Services, backed by Kering and the Laudes Foundation, offers an in-depth look at the current and future landscape of material innovations in the …
In May 2024, Chinese exports of unwrought copper and related products experienced a significant rise, doubling compared to the previous year. This surge led to a substantial increase in global market …
The Global Battery Alliance (GBA), an organization which unites companies across the entire battery value chain, has initiated the second wave of its Battery Passport pilots. This new phase involves …
In a significant stride towards sustainable practices, Bluesign and Sustainable Chemistry for the Textile Industry (SCTI) have donated the pioneering Sustainable Chemistry Index (SCI) Methodology …
Amazon has announced that it has replaced 95% of the plastic air pillows used in delivery packaging in North America with paper filler. This move is part of Amazon’s larger initiative to eliminate …
Walmart has entered into a strategic partnership with Agritask, a leading provider of crop supply intelligence. Facilitated through Walmart Global Tech’s Sparkubate program, this collaboration aims …
The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved its near-term science-based …
Studies in the past few years by the Lawrence Berkeley Lab (LBL) highlight a growing queue and grid connection bottlenecks due to clean energy surges. In April 2024, an updated study on the grid …
Researchers at the ATLAS Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed an innovative DIY machine that produces textile fibers from sustainable materials, such as gelatin. This …
Amtrak, a registered trademark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, has released its 10th annual Sustainability Report for the fiscal year 2023 (FY23), covering the period from October 1, …
Tokyo Steel Japan has announced the launch of its new proprietary green steel brand, enso. The enso circle, deeply symbolic in Japanese culture, represents eternity, infinity, harmony, balance, and …
Amid rising demand for data centers and computing power for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud storage, and crypto assets, analysts predict a significant rise in electricity demand, potentially overloading the US grid.
In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, organizations are increasingly challenged to balance energy efficiency initiatives with electrification projects to meet ambitious sustainability …
Danone has joined the ranks of AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, and Unilever as the fifth strategic partner for the 100+ Accelerator. This collaboration marks …
On June 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the “National Strategy for Reducing …
U.S. Plastics Pact Strategic Plan to Revolutionize Plastic Packaging The U.S. Plastics Pact has introduced its latest strategic framework, Roadmap 2.0, aimed at reshaping how companies design, …
According to a recent survey by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, the allure of EVs is undeniable. Yet, …
Just a century ago, plastic was a revolution. Parkesine, the first synthetic plastic invented in 1862, promised to replace ivory. Next came Bakelite in 1907 as the first synthetic plastic, with its …
A right-leaning tilt in the European Parliament is poised to present challenges in advancing ambitious EU climate policies. Nonetheless, according to lawmakers, officials, and analysts, most of …
Brands and manufacturers’ increased emphasis on green packaging to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers along with the burgeoning e-commerce sector is fostering the need for innovative …