New data shows 90% of states falling short on plastic action. Businesses now face rising pressure to reduce waste and lead on sustainability beyond compliance.

A California landfill is trialing microbes to slash methane and odor. This nature-based fix could reshape emissions control for the entire waste industry.

ABTC will use DOE funding to advance lithium hydroxide tech with Argonne's APS and Aurora supercomputer, reducing chemical use in critical mineral production.

Coulée Coffee’s new SWIRL System automates pour-over brewing for offices. Compostable filters and zero-plastic design make it a bold move against pods.

Veolia invests $89M (£70M ) in UK’s first closed-loop PET tray recycling facility, processing 80,000 tonnes annually to support circular economy and reduce CO₂.

Water utilities across the U.S. are finally receiving nearly $1B from PFAS settlements with 3M and DuPont, shifting cleanup costs off local communities.

Colleges are ditching plastic reuse as costs soar and health risks grow. USEFULL’s buyback program offers a smarter, student-friendly switch.

Gov. DeSantis vetoes HB 295, halting plans for a statewide recycling strategy and emphasizing private-sector waste innovation over state mandates.

PFAS contamination is a growing threat to U.S. water systems. Virginia Tech’s new watershed-wide model could offer a long-term solution.

DHL and Fortum team up to deliver sustainable logistics for EV battery recycling, strengthening Europe's circular economy and clean energy goals.

PureCycle aims to install 1B pounds of polypropylene recycling capacity by 2030, backed by new capital and global infrastructure partnerships.

Biogas is booming, but profitability hinges on process optimization. Operators are finding new revenue streams in heat recovery and digestate.

Europe’s biggest auto recycler is scaling up with a new dismantling center. The move supports demand for reused parts and closed-loop materials.

Rhode Island Senate approves landmark textile waste recycling bill to increase public awareness and enforce industry reporting.

Hydrogen is rolling into California’s freight rail network. A new project will retrofit diesel locomotives with fuel cells to cut emissions.

A new battery recycling plant aims to close North America’s critical minerals gap. Local partnerships and integrated tech drive the strategy.

Liquid metal-vitrimer composites offer a groundbreaking solution for e-waste reduction, creating recyclable, self-healing electronics with high conductivity and durability.

Estée Lauder’s 2025 Supplier Summit showcased innovation, honored top partners, and reinforced its strategic vision for growth, speed, and sustainability.

Smart recycling machines are popping up across the UAE. The tech-backed rollout rewards users and supports national sustainability goals.

A graphene oxide coating could replace toxic PFAS in food packaging. It’s strong, safe, and ready for real-world use across industries.