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November 01, 2022

 Climate

Carbon Sequestration

PNNL, Washington State University, Green Canopy Node awarded US$2.6M in federal funding to research circular design of modular residential buildings; project focuses on reuse, recycling, reimagining building components to make houses that store carbon
Green Canopy NODE (10/31)

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

US DOT awards Florida's Port of Jacksonville US$23.5M for JAXPORT EXPRESS project to add nearly two dozen zero-emissions equipment for cargo handling; grant also supports addition of 160 refrigerated cargo charging stations to sustainably meet growth
PR Web (10/31)

US DOT awards $71.5M to five Washington ports, including Port of Grays Harbor, Port of Seattle, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Port of Olympia and Port of Port Angeles; Port of Seattle to receive US$17M towards expansion, emissions reduction project
Targeted News Service (Press Releases) (10/31)

 Recycling & Waste

Recycling

UK’s Defra says it will not progress with plans for a PRN compliance fee, a domestic recycling target or altering the timescale over which PRNs can be traded
Let's Recycle (10/31)

Municipal Solid Waste/Recycling

Massachusetts to enact ban on disposal of textiles, mattresses, clothing, shoes, starting Nov. 1; ban includes full-foam, latex mattresses, is part of state's goal to reduce disposal by 30% over next decade
The Boston Globe (10/31)

 Logistics & Supply Chain

Logistics/Transportation Management

US Surface Transportation Board extends temporary performance reporting period for all Class I carriers for six months; board also requires BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific to continue to submit biweekly service progress reports
Targeted News Service (Press Releases) (10/31)

Logistics, Shipping & Delivery

TuSimple fires CEO and co-founder Xiaodi Hou after reports claim that TuSimple is facing federal probes about its relationship with Hydron, which is led by TuSimple co-founder Mo Chen; company's EVP of operations Ersin Yumer to take over as interim CEO
Greentechlead.com (10/31)

 Antitrust/Corruption

Data Management/Analytics/Privacy

UK’s Defra sets out plans for PRN reforms; plans include mandating monthly reporting of data, clarifying that material in a DRS will no longer be obligated under the system, setting out additional requirements for exporters
Let's Recycle (10/31)

 Health & Safety

Health Care, Pharmaceuticals & Wellness

FDA sends warning letter to generic drug maker Nephron Pharmaceuticals; FDA finds microbial contamination, cross-contamination, quality control issues, company failure to address problems at facility in West Columbia, South Carolina
FiercePharma (10/31)

 Industries
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Agribusiness & Raw Foods

Grain flowing out of Ukraine at a record pace on Oct. 31 under an initiative led by the UN aimed at easing global food shortages despite Russia warning it was risky to continue after it pulled out of the pact
Reuters (10/31)

Ohio Dept. of Agriculture adds 139 acres to its Farmland Preservation Program; the William Rowe Farm in Highland County becomes the 27th Ohio farm to join the program this year
The Portsmouth Daily Times (10/31)

UN expresses strong support for the renewal and full implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which expires on Nov. 22; exports of grains and other food products under the initiative has surpassed 9 million tonnes
UkrInform (10/31)

Forestry/Timberland

Oregon to receive more than US$1.5M in federal grants to help support development of habitat conservation plans to improve management of state and private forestlands
ForeignAffairs.co.nz (10/31)

Brazil's new president will face hurdles over promise to tackle record levels of Amazon rainforest deforestation; he will have to boost environmental law enforcement, face a hostile Congress and deal with some Bolsonaro-supporting state governors
Associated Press (10/31)

US Forest Service signs landmark 20-year national master stewardship agreement with National Wild Turkey Federation; with US$50M in federal funding, it paves way for collaboration to address western wildfire crisis, promote healthy forests nationwide 
U.S. Forest Service (10/31)

Governor of Brazilian state of Rondonia revokes protection of 1,790 sq. km. of Amazon forest in re-election bid; aim is to legalize loggers and cattle ranchers inside preserved area, and measure is likely to be challenged in court
Canadian Press DataFile (10/31)

Packaging & Containers

British Beer & Pub Assn. disappointed over Defra not extending the compliance period for the PRN/PERN system as an interim solution for managing payments for non-household packaging waste, says move 'does nothing' to address spiraling costs for producers
Big Hospitality (10/31)

Zimbabwe’s minister of industry and commerce reportedly reimposes controls on the imports of plastic packaging and polymers; those importing plastic packaging and polymers will now require import licenses
Herald, The (Harare, Zimbabwe) (10/31)

IP receives US$1.84M grant from Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for project to convert West Sadsbury facility near Atglen into container plant; IP to replace existing roof system, perform strategic repairs, preventative maintenance
The Mercury (10/31)

Gunna Drinks launches petition to lobby the UK government to ban use of single-use plastics in the soft drink industry; company calls for a greater push for aluminum cans and glass bottles, saying it's an 'achievable mission' for businesses in the sector
FoodNavigator.com (10/31)

Managing director of Waddington Europe, a Novolex business unit, discusses company’s strategy around developments such as material supply, the Plastic Packaging Tax and the spiraling cost of business
Packaging News (UK) (10/31)

Paper, Pulp & Cellulose

Board of Supervisors in Cochise County, Arizona, approve investing US$1M in grant money toward development, testing of new anti-fraud ballot paper; new paper ballots could be used as soon as 2024 election cycle if state legislators approve the process
Sierra Vista Herald (10/31)

Macro Economics

Country Economics

Ray Dalio calls UK's market meltdown a 'canary in the coal mine,' suggests other nations may try fighting inflation with higher rates, shoring up growth through debt-funded spending; UK's experience shows that approach can spark liquidity, leverage issues
Business Insider (10/31)

Inflation

Goldman Sachs sees Fed rates peaking at 5% in March, which includes hikes of 75 basis points in November, 50 bps in December, 25 bps in February and March; economists cite high inflation, need to cool economy as fiscal tightening ends and incomes climb
Reuters (10/31)

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 Roundup

Consumer firms are underprioritizing the integration of policymakers, consumers into sustainability efforts; out of 400 senior executives, only 6% say it’s critical to work with policymakers, only 32% have collaboration with consumers, community: report
Ernst & Young Global Ltd. (EY) (10/31)

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