A Maryland bill advancing in the Senate would restrict PFAS levels in sewage sludge applied to farmland and require monitoring and mitigation plans for wastewater systems.
Strikes on Gulf ports and the Strait of Hormuz are throttling oil, LNG, and freight movement. Here's what operations and procurement leaders need to know now.
Field-verified issuance signals shift beyond modeled estimates
New research finds small shelf and discount changes can lift grocery profits by 6%. The same moves can cut food waste by more than 21%.
U.S. biogas investment passed $2B in 2025, with 70 new projects online. RNG output jumped as landfill and farm systems scaled capacity.
Rice is reshaping how engineers think about materials. Its speed-sensitive behavior enables adaptive structures without sensors or software.
TerraCycle has launched a referral program for Zero Waste Box. The move aims to scale hard-to-recycle waste capture through peer networks.
A new USDA Request for Information on agricultural data and forecasting transparency could influence climate risk modeling, Scope 3 emissions reporting, and sustainability analytics across supply chains.
BarthHaas’ SBTi commitment reflects growing Scope 3 pressure on agricultural ingredient suppliers as buyers integrate science-based targets into procurement and disclosure frameworks.
Is food security now defense infrastructure? The White House’s DPA activation for phosphorus raises strategic and health implications.
Persistent swings in natural gas and electricity markets are becoming embedded in supplier contracts, altering procurement strategy and long-term cost planning.
Carbon border mechanisms are turning embedded emissions into a measurable import cost, forcing procurement and finance teams to reprice supplier contracts and trade exposure.
Georgia’s PFAS Receiver Shield Act (HB 211) has been withdrawn and recommitted in the House.
As federal PFAS standards enter implementation and Superfund liability expands, litigation exposure is broadening beyond manufacturers.
Water is no longer just an infrastructure issue. A new national strategy frames water security as central to U.S. economic growth and competitiveness.
Nature is shifting from ESG add-on to financial risk factor. Investors are starting to price ecosystems, resilience and climate exposure into long-term returns.
A new molten-salt reactor project aims to desalinate produced water while generating power. The Permian pilot could redefine industrial infrastructure.
A new DOE-backed partnership between South Dakota Mines and Idaho National Laboratory is using AI and waste heat recovery to reduce the energy demands of biomass drying.
A new UC Riverside facility converts ag and forest waste into dissolving pulp using cleaner chemistry. The CELF process cuts energy use and toxic byproducts.
Plastic pallets are seeing wider adoption as logistics teams prioritize durability, hygiene, and automation compatibility amid tightening supply chain conditions.