Delaware’s Senate Bill 72 requires public drinking water systems to report PFAS levels and mandates consumer notifications when contamination exceeds legal thresholds—advancing water safety protections ahead of federal timelines.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signs SB 901 into law, making Maryland the sixth U.S. state to adopt Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The law aims to modernize recycling systems and support a circular economy.
Low-grade copper ores could finally pay off. A biotech twist on extraction is speeding up recovery—and cutting the need for harsh chemicals.
A new battery-free implant system offers continuous patient monitoring while eliminating toxic waste, advancing sustainability and healthcare innovation.
New research reveals how climate change alters persistent organic pollutant dynamics in global oceans, threatening marine ecosystems and food webs.
Green Recycle USA will invest $4.3 million to open a plastics recycling facility in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, creating 28 jobs and supporting circular economy goals in Southside Virginia.
The UK faces a 2027 deadline to mandate curbside plastic film recycling. Explore infrastructure gaps, policy hurdles, and WRAP’s roadmap to scale recycling efforts.
Texas H.B. 2790 advances to limit liability for carbon capture operators, boosting legal certainty for CCS projects. Law could take effect September 1, 2025.
New Jersey communities and scientists are teaming up on air, water, and soil risks. Data-backed efforts are driving real policy change.
A new tire made with 70% recycled materials and a tech upgrade for tracking aim to cut waste and improve how fleets manage upkeep.
Two major composting sites in North Carolina just changed hands. The move signals a bigger push to scale food waste recycling in the Southeast.
UK firms face mounting pressure over microplastics. Weak laws risk trade, costs, and market access as international rules advance.
Sierra Club's new dashboard highlights how Indiana coal plants may bypass pollution cuts under Trump-era EPA rollbacks, raising utility and public health concerns.
The EPA's 100-day recap reveals deep alignment with Project 2025's goals, emphasizing deregulation, fossil fuel support, and state authority over environmental oversight.
From textiles to plastics, Nordic nations are scaling up recycling. Sorting tech is key to meeting ambitious circular economy goals.
Federal proposal to drop habitat degradation from ESA’s “harm” definition could ease project approvals for water and infrastructure—raising concerns for species protection.
A student-led waste audit at UMD's McKeldin Library reveals operational inefficiencies and points to a growing role for data-backed sustainability in higher ed.
As part of its BOSS THE CHANGE initiative, HUGO BOSS launches NovaPoly—a degradable recycled polyester fiber developed with Jiaren Chemical Recycling and NBC LLC.
Delays in federal bird flu response, underage workers, and troubling disposal methods are raising alarms about biosecurity, labor practices, and environmental risk.
Harita Nickel faces scrutiny as leaked documents reveal decade-long chromium-6 pollution at its Indonesian site supplying EV giants, despite public denials.