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With the IMO’s new emissions plan, carbon will soon carry a cost for global shipping—net-zero by 2050 is now the goal.

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.

New research suggests common starch-based bioplastics may cause insulin resistance and liver damage—raising urgent questions about their safety in food packaging.

Washington mandates PFAS testing in biosolids starting 2027, with final reporting due 2029, advancing public health protections and data-driven regulation.

The Ohio officially launches March 29, 2025, and will be available at Gabriela Hearst’s flagship stores in New York, Beverly Hills, London, and Tokyo, as well as online.

This initiative enables companies to apply for presidential exemptions under the Clean Air Act by submitting requests via a designated email system.

Senate Bill 732 introduces one of the most aggressive regulatory measures in the nation aimed at PFOS and PFOA concentrations in biosolids.

The Defense Logistics Agency’s metals recovery program cuts costs and boosts sustainability by recapturing silver and other critical materials for reuse.

Companies operating in New York must prepare for new compliance frameworks, fee structures, and material sourcing requirements aimed at reducing waste and safeguarding public health.

Australia invests in green hydrogen, backing CIP’s Murchison project to boost exports, create jobs, and support global decarbonization efforts.

As PFAS bans accelerate, fire departments and municipalities need safer alternatives. SoyFoam delivers cost-effective, PFAS-free fire suppression at scale.

As tariffs loom and global currency values fluctuate, goods from these top US trade partners may shift in price. OANDA used Census data to see how top import prices and currency values may shift amid tariff fluctuations and ongoing uncertainty.

Berry Global and Mars advance circular packaging with 100 percent recycled plastic jars, reducing virgin plastic use by over 1,300 metric tons annually and driving sustainability.

AI-driven power demand, nuclear revival, hydrogen breakthroughs, and energy shifts—February 2025’s top 10 stories reveal the future of energy tech.

Brownfields—abandoned or underutilized properties with potential environmental contamination—exist in nearly every community.

Projected at $9.3B by 2030 with a 4.6% CAGR, the environmental testing market faces uncertainty as Trump’s rollbacks shift compliance and industry testing needs.

For years, biosolids have been praised as a sustainable solution for farming. But new research suggests they may be doing more harm than good.

The 2025 Brownfields Reauthorization Act increases funding, expands eligibility, and reduces cost-share requirements to accelerate site remediation efforts.

States, consumers, and corporations clash in 2025’s growing wave of PFAS lawsuits over contamination and public health hazards.

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