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October 2, 2023
Polytag says a digital DRS in UK is ‘paramount’ to avoid unnecessary costs, inconvenience of traditional reverse vending machine models; company recently completed digital DRS pilot with Ocado involving monetary rewards for recycling plastic packaging
October 2, 2023
Biden administration's proposal to increase fuel economy standards could impose fines of US$6.5B on GM and US$3.0B on Stellantis, according to a letter from the American Automotive Policy Council; Ford could face around US$1.0B in penalties
October 2, 2023
Fraunhofer presents roadmap 'Circular bioeconomy for Germany' at an expert workshop in Brussels, 'Sustainable and Competitive: the Bioeconomic Future of the EU'; roadmap includes recommended actions to be taken at political level
October 2, 2023
Genuine Parts releases 2023 sustainability report; highlights include reduced combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10.46% from 2021, expanded NexDrive to provide EV owners with aftermarket parts and service, aligned corporate giving to four new priorities
September 29, 2023
BASF announces inauguration of wind farm in partnership with Vattenfall and Allianz, supplying renewable power to BASF's chemical production sites across Europe
September 29, 2023
INEOS Aromatics in Zhuhai named 'Energy Efficiency Leader' by China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation for fifth year in a row, distinguished for its PTA production technology with lower environmental impact
September 29, 2023
Sun Chemical highlights OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT certification across Xennia Amethyst Evo, ElvaJet Topaz and ElvaJet Opal; company is included in the ZDHC Chemicals to Zero Framework, underscoring commitment to chemical management excellence
September 29, 2023
Symrise Asia Pacific opens "Enhanced Naturals @SPark" in Singapore, a facility dedicated to sustainable, natural and plant-based product innovation in Asia's food and beverage sector
September 29, 2023
Aldi takes part in third phase of HolyGrail 2.0 initiative, partners with Digimac, Wipak and Greiner to bring digitally watermarked packaging to German market; invisible codes are on packaging of Milsani kefir, yogurt to improve sorting of materials
September 29, 2023
Winner of ‘replacing multi-material packaging’ category at Student Starpack Awards visits Crown’s R&D facility in Wantage, UK; his entry, Kahaan, was a suite of reusable, recyclable packaging materials for prepared meals inspired by camping cookware
September 29, 2023
EU's CBAM enters transitional period, with EUROFER expecting functioning mechanism by 2026 to check CO2 leakage, balance carbon price for steel imports; steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, hydrogen and electricity importers required to report emissions
September 29, 2023
SC Johnson opens interactive ‘Recycling League’ workshop at Granja Las Américas in Mexico; educational workshop aims to inspire Gen Alpha children to help take care of the planet, become active participants in waste separation and recycling practices
September 28, 2023
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions enters agreement with ZeroAvia, suppling Celtec membrane electrode assembly technology; BASF will also supply hydrogen-related portfolio including precious metal services, catalysts, recycling
September 28, 2023
BASF highlights the use of its Ultramid PA engineering plastic by LAPP for the manufacture of a mobile charger for electric vehicle batteries; Ultramid offers mechanical resilience, UV resistance, flame retardant properties
September 28, 2023
BASF's Coatings division, in collaboration with non-human intelligence, releases ON VOLUDE, a new automotive color collection for 2023-2024; collection explores non-traditional colors and emphasizes sustainability and functionality
September 28, 2023
Orbis helps General Motors increase recycled plastic content in its reusable bulk shipping containers by incorporating it in the base; different-colored placards ensure handlers across GM facilities could continue to identify containers, contents properly
September 27, 2023
Plastics Industry Association and ACC collaborate to launch Operation Clean Sweep Blue Verification program; initiative includes management practices for members aimed at preventing pre-production plastic from entering the environment
September 27, 2023
INX International to showcase sustainable packaging inks and premium inkjet solutions at PRINTING United Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, Oct. 18-20; products include Triangle brand premium digital inks with fast-curing UV options
September 27, 2023
Rice University develops efficient, eco-friendly battery recycling process, achieving 98% metal recovery yield using Joule-heating technique; low-cost method reclaims metals directly from black mass, the combined cathode, anode waste from batteries
September 27, 2023
Gerresheimer to present portfolio of containment solutions, drug delivery systems and digital solutions in areas such as therapy support at CPHI Barcelona, taking place Oct. 24-26
September 26, 2023
Huntsman starts construction on 30-ton MIRALON carbon nanotube materials plant; site will convert methane gas to carbon nanotubes with clean hydrogen as a low-carbon by-product
September 26, 2023
Ascend Elements, SK Ecoplant plan to build US$65M Li-ion battery recycling facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky; 100,000-sq.-ft. facility to recycle 24,000 tonnes--or 56,000 units--of EV batteries/year, create 60 local jobs
September 26, 2023
Tata Steel CEO suggests green hydrogen can reduce India's coal dependency, believes scrap will be the primary input for steelmaking, replacing ore
September 26, 2023
American Cleaning Institute welcomes Ana Fraisse as Manager, Sustainability Engagement
September 25, 2023
CalRecycle to hold public workshop on Sept. 27 to consult with stakeholders to solicit feedback on some of the requirements outlined in SB 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act
September 25, 2023
EcoVeritas urges caution, awaits further details on UK's new waste disposal policy, following UK Prime Minister Sunak's announcement of simpler recycling system; UK previously proposed segregated bins, amid confusion in environmental commitments
September 25, 2023
CCL Label's Ecofloat printed polyolefin shrink sleeve on HDPE container meets most strict APR HDPE Critical Guidance criteria; material is compatible with PE recycling stream, was developed to help brands redesign HDPE decoration technology
September 25, 2023
European Paper Packaging Alliance highlights video in which people were asked how they would feel if paper packaging were to be replaced by plastic, and 'overwhelming sentiment favors recyclable, renewable single-use paper packaging over reusable plastic'
September 22, 2023
Rubicon and city of Phoenix partner to digitize solid waste collection, aiming to enhance operational efficiency; SmartCity software to be employed in Phoenix’s Public Works Department, servicing over 418,000 locations/week
September 22, 2023
Eastman highlights philanthropy efforts using MyImpact, an online platform encouraging involvement in voluntary and development activities among employees; more than half of global employees are registered
September 22, 2023
R.R. Donnelley & Sons commits to reduce GHG emissions by 25% over next decade at its US, Mexico manufacturing locations by pursuing energy efficiency programs; company will reduce CO2 emissions by more than 43,000 metric tons in 10 years
September 22, 2023
Wipak strengthens its gravure division, supports sustainability pledge with BOBST oneECG technology, which will reduce ink consumption by 30%, setup waste by 50%; Extended Color Gamut printing supports its goal to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2025
September 22, 2023
ACC opposes recently introduced REDUCE Act, which would place US$0.20/lb tax on virgin plastic materials; group calls bill 'misguided', says it would cost American jobs and increase prices on everyday products
September 21, 2023
President Biden launches American Climate Corps, a workforce training and service initiative that will ensure more young people have access to skills-based training necessary for good-paying careers in the clean energy and climate resilience economy
September 21, 2023
REDUCE Act reintroduced to US Congress, which proposes US$0.20/lb. fee on virgin plastic resin to make single-use plastics; bill to incentivize recycling, reduce plastic waste, is supported by Greenpeace, World Wildlife Fund
September 21, 2023
PPG’s New Paint for a New Start initiative transforms educational facility for children with disabilities in Kazakhstan; initiative is part of PPG's COLORFUL COMMUNITIES program
September 21, 2023
Enviri appoints Tom Vadaketh as CFO; Vadaketh brings more than 30 years of financial experience, most recently serving as CFO of Bausch Health, a US$4.5B pharmaceutical, medical aesthetics company
September 20, 2023
INEOS highlights supply of PP grades manufactured at its Grangemouth site in Scotland to nearby Guala Closures UK; local sourcing enables Guala to produce PP bottle top closures with lower CO2 footprint
September 20, 2023
Metsä Fibre's new, Valmet-delivered Kemi bioproduct mill will not use any fossil fuels, will produce two TWh of renewable electricity per year; after Sept. 20 start-up, production process will be fine-tuned to reach full-scale production within a year
September 20, 2023
3M to showcase collaborative pilot program for water-stressed basins and direct air capture technology at Climate Week NYC; company will share science-driven climate innovations and efforts in reducing its operational footprint
September 20, 2023
Fiber-based packaging solutions provider Solidus appoints Jesse Rep as head of sustainability to accelerate company’s leadership in sustainability and circular solutions; appointment coincides with launch of the company’s first sustainability report
September 19, 2023
Upstart food and drink brand SMUG launches 100% compostable crisp packet made from Parkside’s Park2Nature, a certified home compostable laminate; the plant-based laminate offers an oxygen transmission rate of below 1.0
September 19, 2023
AgroFresh Solutions completes acquisition of South Africa-based Tessara, a provider of intelligent packaging solutions for preserving fresh produce, specializing in SO2 generating sheets to prevent decay in table grapes, berries and flowers
September 19, 2023
H2 Green Steel joins Exponential Roadmap Initiative as a Climate Solutions company; firm combines production of green hydrogen, green iron, green steel in a single flow, aims to reduce emissions by 95% compared to conventional steel-making technology
September 19, 2023
Call for presentations for TAPPI’s FlexPack PLACE Conference extended to Oct. 2; technical presentations, case studies and papers from the professional packaging and academic communities are actively encouraged for submission
September 18, 2023
Study shows 55% of large businesses have made circularity commitments, but they're narrowly confined to recycling, waste management; sources of circular value to consider are virgin material consumption rate, product lifespan, product capacity utilization
September 18, 2023
EU launches anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese EVs, citing market distortion due to large state subsidies; the probe could lead to tariffs, making such vehicles more expensive in Europe
September 18, 2023
Ecolab releases Ecolab Watermark Study, a global consumer study examining the state of water stewardship through water's importance, usage, link to climate and responsibility; study finds clean, safe water access is a concern for consumers in every region
September 18, 2023
BASF partnering with Indonesian non-profit organization Kaleka to support sustainable palm and palm kernel oil production in Indonesia
September 15, 2023
Unicharm announces new initiative to reuse plastic discharged in the manufacturing process of the company's sanitary napkins and diapers; trim losses will be transformed into poly bags for certain company products, starting this November
September 15, 2023
ALPLA project manager discusses company’s climate-optimized Canupak packaging, which is a finalist in trade publication Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards
September 15, 2023
Rice University engineers develop self-decontaminating PPE fabric for that kills 99.9% of coronaviruses in under 5 seconds, reducing potential for supply shortages; fabric can withstand hundreds of uses, reduces carbon footprint of disposable PPE
September 15, 2023
Construction begins on Royal BC Museum’s C$270M, 15,200-sq.-meter collections and research building, which incorporates mass timber; Maple Reinders Constructors has design, construction contract, with public opening set for 2026
September 14, 2023
Volvo Group secures increased volumes of near zero emissions steel through collaboration with H2 Green Steel; Volvo to purchase steel from H2 Green Steel’s new plant in Boden, Sweden, with production starting at end of 2025
September 14, 2023
European Paper Packaging Alliance says European Environmental Bureau’s report on disposable paper-based food packaging is based on incomplete or inaccurate research, makes false claims about plastics, PFAS, deforestation, industrial water consumption
September 14, 2023
Beiersdorf announces aerosol deodorant cans in its European assortment of Nivea, 8X4, Hidrofugal and Hansaplast made at its new Leipzig plant will have at least 50% recycled aluminum and weigh 11.6% less, effective 2023/24, reducing CO2e emissions by 58%
September 14, 2023
CMPC recognized by Fundación Futuro for its nature, conservation and biodiversity strategy
September 13, 2023
Steelworkers publishes its Humanity Fund Annual Report 2022
September 13, 2023
Sweden's Boliden to supply Tata Steel in Netherlands low-carbon zinc, part of latter's ongoing efforts to reduce indirect CO2 emissions; Boliden's zinc emits less than 1 tonne of CO2 per tonne of zinc, compared to industry average of 3.6 tonnes
September 13, 2023
US Dept. of the Interior approves more than US$50.6M to conserve, restore more than 106,600 acres of wetlands and related habitats nationwide; funding will boost Fish and Wildlife Service's conservation efforts
September 13, 2023
Brenntag opens Personal Care Innovation and Application Center in Lille, France, dedicated to research and development for personal care applications; facility is fully based on renewable energies and circular economy
September 12, 2023
SABIC and partners introduce IML solution with certified renewable PP resins for food packaging containers; the BOPP film label material is made of SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE polymers, produced by Taghleef, printed by Karydakis, supplied to Kotronis for IML
September 12, 2023
Estee Lauder returns to Climate Week NYC as Platinum Partner
September 12, 2023
Hollister Incorporated Releases Second Annual Sustainability Report
September 12, 2023
LabCycle, co-founded by a University of Bath graduate, opens UK's first pilot plant to recycle 60% of plastic lab waste back into new lab consumables; recycled PS, PP and PET have been shown to be suitable for making new plastic lab equipment
September 11, 2023
ADM sets goal to be deforestation-free in all of its supply chains by 2025, says the last decade has seen significant advancements in tackling deforestation in Indonesia and Malaysia
September 11, 2023
Molly Mutt to distribute patented dog bed, decorative car seat covers and organic covers, blankets through Pet Food Experts to increase access to eco-friendly pet products across 39 states; products help keep unwanted textiles out of landfills
September 11, 2023
Closed Loop Partners, Greyparrot launch AI study to measure food-grade, clear food-grade PP in recycling facility streams; sites to install Greyparrot Analyzers include Balcones in Texas, Cougles in Pennsylvania, Rumpke in Ohio, Eureka in Minnesota
September 11, 2023
Kelheim Fibres to showcase eco-friendly hygiene solutions at Global Fiber Congress in Dornbirn, Austria, on Sept. 13-15; lineups include products made with Kelheim's specialty fibers, such as plastic-free panty liner with Olea, reusable, washable diaper
September 8, 2023
Hydro to invest NOK 200M in its Alumetal recycling plant in Poland to increase capacity by 30,000 tonnes and boost market presence in automotive sector; plant to be operational by H1of 2025
September 8, 2023
Ningbo Tuopu Group achieves provisional ASI Performance Standard V2 Certification for its Light Alloy System 9th Unit located in Ningbo, China; certification highlights company's commitment to sustainable aluminum production processes
September 8, 2023
HBIS Wusteel delivers Vanadium chromium molybdenum steel plates for Darrow Blue, world's largest carbon capture project with with US$4.5B investment, after receiving certification from French Shipping Society; plates meet demands in petrochemical industry
September 8, 2023
ISRI and JASON Learning launch annual Youth Recycling contest for students, inviting projects that redesign consumer products based on recycling principles; contest aims to foster awareness about recycling and its benefits
September 7, 2023
Crespel & Deiters announces launch of Mexico-based subsidiary Crespel & Deiters Latin America, offering expanded availability of eco-friendly adhesives for corrugated board manufacturers
September 7, 2023
Meridian Waste North Carolina starts construction of state-of-the-art materials recovery facility in Raleigh, expected to launch in mid-2024; facility is designed to sort and recycle waste from construction and demolition debris
September 7, 2023
Boston Consulting: Renewables and other low-carbon solutions must ramp up from 12% of energy supply in 2021 to 50%-70% by 2050 to limit global warming; US$37T is needed by 2030 to finance energy transition, leaving investment gap of US$18T
September 7, 2023
H2 Green Steel considering green hydrogen and direct reduction projects in US, Canada, Brazil and Portugal; company has planned first plant in Sweden
September 6, 2023
Aduro Clean Technologies selected by the Shell GameChanger program to supply novel Hydrochemolytic Technology to produce sustainable naphtha cracker feedstock from waste PE, PP
September 6, 2023
Reusable takeaway packaging could present a compelling climate case over single-use alternatives if return and washing systems are properly implemented and optimized, according to new study from Zero Waste Europe, Reloop and TOMRA
September 6, 2023
LyondellBasell to host MoReTec Technology Webinar discussing its advanced plastic recycling technology and strategies that target leadership in circular and low-carbon solutions; event will be webcast from company's R&D Center in Ferrara, Italy, Sept. 26
September 6, 2023
Emsur, Karlville, SK microworks and Siegwerk collaborate on SleeveConnect project to create easily recyclable sleeves for bottles, planing to debut product at Labelexpo Europe; Siegwerk contributes washable inks and coatings
September 5, 2023
Science Based Targets Initiative confirms and approves climate targets submitted by Greiner
September 5, 2023
Berry Global spotlights 100% recyclable water bottle it produced for luxury artesian mineral water brand NEUE Water; bottle is made with 100% rPET and features unique, ergonomic flat shape
September 5, 2023
Mozal SA achieves full ASI Performance Standard V2 certification at its Maputo smelting operation, first for an ASI Production and Transformation Member in Sub-Saharan Africa, valid from May 2023 to May 2026
September 5, 2023
Dow to showcase new sustainable silicone release coatings, acrylics and adhesives at Labelexpo Europe 2023; new SYL-OFF Protect coating improves CO2 footprint, INVISU 7007 wash-off adhesive offers PET recycling compatibility
September 4, 2023
Volkswagen Group taps into new profit pools with sustainable mobility
September 1, 2023
Avery Dennison launches AD LinrSave, AD LinrConvert decorative linerless label solutions to reduce label waste, decrease CO2, water footprint; both products will be showcased at Labelexpo Europe 11-14
September 1, 2023
AMERIPEN to participate in PACK EXPO, Sept. 11-13, in Las Vegas; presenting in various locations across the convention, AMERIPEN representatives will focus on the intersections between packaging, policy and sustainability
September 1, 2023
Cepi to host event, 'Circular Choices for a Competitive EU Bioeconomy,' on Sept. 26 in Brussels; Cepi aims to facilitate open discussion on EU competitiveness in context of green transition--bottlenecks, opportunities, solutions ahead of 2030 and beyond
September 1, 2023
Nice-Pak ranked number one for sustainability in both categories of baby wipes and personal care wipes by the THESIS sustainability performance assessment system from The Sustainability Consortium
August 31, 2023
Aptar’s sustainability efforts include collaboartion with industry partners and Ellen MacArthur Foundation, being PureCycle Technology’s preferred converting partner, products such as SimpliCycle valve, Maestro dispensing closure, Purity Lite tube top
August 31, 2023
Energy equipment company Qnergy and Weber County, Utah, to demonstrate electricity generation, methane abatement at closed landfill; partnership to scale down project to smaller landfills, reduce high operating costs
August 31, 2023
SC Johnson and Milwaukee Brewers to celebrate special-edition Scrubbing Bubbles bottle that contains plastic from cups collected at American Family Field; Brewers is first US professional sports team to link a waste stream to a specific product
August 31, 2023
Klabin expands its family farming program, Matas Sociais, to two new municipalities in Santa Catarina; initiative helps small- and medium-sized rural producers with production, environmental legislation, training, property diversification, more
August 30, 2023
Graham Packaging announces certification under GreenBlue’s Recycled Material Standard; Graham says it is first company in US to implement multi-site certification for mass balance under the Recycled Material Standard
August 30, 2023
Winpak Publishes Its 2023 Sustainability Report
August 30, 2023
Cummins approves renewable diesel use in all its high-horsepower industrial engines, which can reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional diesel, with no engine modifications
August 30, 2023
Paptic’s latest ‘Unboxing Sustainability’ podcast explores actions and company roles in halting biodiversity loss
August 29, 2023
Polish tissue producer Velvet Care signs agreement for co-financing investment in gas cogeneration from funds of National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management; project will help reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions up to 46%
August 29, 2023
Pregis highlights its collaboration with Alliance to End Plastic Waste, which began in 2019; company also highlights recently launched AirSpeed Hybrid Cushioning Renew PCR film solution, which is made with 80% PCR content
August 29, 2023
Eastman highlights its Eastar Renew 6763 copolyester used in Pacur sterile barrier medical device packaging; material incorporates recycled content but offers same level of safety, durability as Eastman's traditional Eastar product
August 29, 2023
Recycleye Robotics to present advancements in AI robotic waste sorting solutions at RWM 2023 in Birmingham, UK, on Sept. 13-14; company has 17 units installed across France, Belgium, Italy, as industry leaders schedule more installations for upcoming year
August 28, 2023
Avient highlights range of sustainable color and additive solutions for the textile industry at Yarn Expo Autumn 2023 in Shanghai, China; solutions increase fiber performance, production efficiency and environmental sustainability, company says
August 28, 2023
ISSA highlights new products from its members, such as Nyco Products' NPX Bug Contact Eliminator, Sellars Absorbent Materials' S700 Spunlace wipers, EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives' FlashDry organic coir absorbent and Zogics' ecoPRO Disinfecting Wipes
August 28, 2023
P&G publishes its 2023 Annual Report, detailing its financial performance and free cash flow activity, growth strategies and ESG efforts in the latest fiscal year
August 28, 2023
Unicharm Indonesia installs new solar power generation system at two plants--Surabaya Third Plant and Nonwoven Plant--that will generate approximately 860 MWh of electricity and reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 7,000 tons
August 25, 2023
Ball partners with Cervejaria Masterpiece to debut ASI’s Responsible Aluminium Sourcing logo on Donatello Barley Wine cans; on-product logo serves as assurance to consumers that aluminum used in packaging meets ASI’s responsible sourcing standards
August 25, 2023
British Glass urges local authorities to keep glass recycling in UK, citing 31% increase in glass cullet export to mainland Europe as detrimental to environment, economy; local recycling local would support reduce carbon emissions, create more UK jobs
August 25, 2023
Burnham RNG selects Iowa's Gross-Wen Technologies for wastewater treatment at new Resource Recovery Center in Pasco, Washington, enabling reuse of 1.5 billion gallons/year of wastewater, production of renewable natural gas, support of agribusiness growth
August 25, 2023
British Plastics Federation's sustainability issues executive to address Resource & Waste Management Expo in Birmingham, UK, on Sept. 13; event to take place Sept. 13-14
August 25, 2023
J.F. Lehman & Co.'s acquisition of Heritage-Crystal Clean on track for Q4 after unsuccessful 'go-shop' period with no competing offers emerging; post-acquisition, Crystal Clean will become a privately-held company, delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange
August 24, 2023
INX to showcase digital inkjet technologies at Labelexpo Europe in Brussels, Sept. 11-14; company highlights offerings that address regulatory challenges for sustainable solutions
August 24, 2023
European Commission's plans for digital product passports is a push toward creating circular economy for consumer goods that integrates intelligent labels, software solutions to give consumers, businesses information about product's environmental impact
August 24, 2023
Illinois Tech researcher produces green propane from CO2 using an electrolyzer device via scalable, economically viable process; researcher partners with propane distributor SHV Energy to scale, disseminate device and its unique catalytic method
August 24, 2023
Enerkem, Technip Energies to accelerate deployment of Enerkem's platform for creating low-carbon biofuels, chemical products from non-recyclable waste materials; Enerkem caters to hard-to-abate sectors such as sustainable aviation, marine fuels
August 23, 2023
ACC's formaldehyde panel reviews EPA's proposed approach to evaluating formaldehyde standards; group criticizes reliance on observational studies, calls for greater coordination, advises incorporating input from other authoritative bodies
August 23, 2023
DIC launches high-performance, environment-friendly HYDRAN GP series resins to reduce GHG emissions and volatile organic compounds, offering sustainable alternative to solvent-based products in various applications like artificial leather and coatings
August 23, 2023
American Forest Foundation welcomes Inflation Reduction Act funding to pave way for underserved landowners to conserve forests; it says USDA's 'historic move' opens up voluntary carbon market for more family forest owners
August 23, 2023
Film manufacturer Sudpack takes ninth place in WirtschaftsWoche's 2023 innovation ranking, places in top 10 most sustainable SMEs in Germany; company's 2023 innovations include production of compounds from its own plastic waste, investment in an LCA tool
August 22, 2023
De-inkable, recyclable PE pouch with barrier properties wins German Packaging Award in Sustainability category for Recyclability/design for Recycling; pouch made via collaboration between Siegwerk, ExxonMobil, Henkel, Kraus Folie, Windmoller & Holscher
August 22, 2023
CollectiveCrunch highlights significance of 'carbon handprint'--making a positive environmental impact beyond damage limitation; company's AI-driven forest analytics solution contributes to its positive impact, with benefits beyond carbon sequestration
August 22, 2023
Kia America reveals details about its upcoming 2024 EV9, the first three-row electric SUV, set to go on sale in Q4 2023; the EV9 features ultrafast recharging, premium accommodations, and two battery sizes with rear-wheel drive or dual-motor AWD
August 22, 2023
Suzano, Sebrae-SP partner to qualify 2,500 entrepreneurs from 69 municipalities in Brazilian state of Sao Paulo under Projeto Semente; initiative aims to generate income, new opportunities for socially vulnerable families through training, mentoring
August 21, 2023
Salzgitter starts 100-day, €100M reline of blast furnace A in move toward low-CO2 steel production by 2033; company plans to decommission one of its furnaces by 2026
August 21, 2023
Arbor Metals creates strategic alliance department to foster partnerships with electric vehicle industry in Canada, aligning with government's commitment to fund Ford's new EV plant and bolster Canada's role in sustainable transportation
August 21, 2023
Bryson Recycling, the UK's largest social enterprise, invests in four new Recycleye robots to enhance material sorting with AI technology at its Belfast-based plant; deal marks the UK and Ireland's first announced robot repurchase
August 21, 2023
Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Plastic Initiative is working with Danone, Unilever and PepsiCo to develop a vision for scaling returnable packaging systems; work uses future visualization and analytical modelling
August 21, 2023
DOE to invest up to US$1.2B for US's first direct air/carbon capture facilities in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and Kleberg County, Texas; projects with Occidental, Battelle to remove over 2 million tonnes/year of CO2 from atmosphere, create 4,800 jobs
August 18, 2023
Stanford University researchers develop aluminum flake paint that reduces indoor temperature, lowers CO2 emissions and saves costs; new paint offers more versatile alternative to Purdue University's ultra-white paint, with US patent application underway
August 18, 2023
Italy-based AMB to use Indorama Ventures’ flake from rPET trays to produce film suitable for food packaging trays; partnership aims to divert more than 150 million post-consumer PET trays away from landfill or incineration by end of 2025
August 18, 2023
Verra invites proposals by Sept. 13 for development of new Verified Carbon Standard Program methodology for tropical peatlands
August 18, 2023
Germany-based labelstock manufacturer VPF is awarded silver medal in Ecovadis sustainability ranking; VPF began incorporating environmental protection into its corporate strategy many years ago, was certified to ISO 14001 environmental management in 2011
August 18, 2023
Andritz announces its first supply of carbon capture plant to steel industry, promoting sustainable carbon circularity; pilot plant began operating at Voestalpine’s steel mill in Linz, Austria, in Q2 of 2023
August 17, 2023
In survey of over 1,000 UK businesses, with 96% being SMEs, 90% say they don't fully comprehend implications of UK’s government’s goal for net zero by 2050; major disparities exist between business of varying sizes in terms of comprehension, progress
August 17, 2023
In survey of more than 150 dealmakers across EMA region, four-fifths say ESG considerations are firmly on their M&A agenda, two-thirds say material ESG concerns could be a dealbreaker, 54% struggle on a meaningful yet manageable scope for due diligence
August 17, 2023
National Waste & Recycling Assn. posts agenda for Z245 Committee's Fall standards meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, from Oct. 2-4; meeting to cover waste, recyclable materials equipment technology, operations
August 17, 2023
United Steelworkers, NewRange Copper Nickel sign MoU in critical minerals mining in northeastern Minnesota, building on shared value of responsible mining, providing economic opportunity to workers and surrounding communities while protecting environment
August 16, 2023
Baldwin Technology to highlight its FlexoDry IR drying, FlexoCleanerBrush automated cleaning technologies at CorrExpo 2023 in Cleveland, Aug. 28-30; Bob Chapman, chairman and CEO of Baldwin's parent company Barry-Wehmiller, will deliver keynote address
August 16, 2023
Pregis highlights its work integrating its Pregis AirSpeed HC Inspyre into a large third-large logistics provider's on-demand protective packaging operations; company notes that 1% of all Pregis Inspyre packaging sales go to the Uzima Clean Water Mission
August 16, 2023
Closed Loop Partners approves third loan to Lakeshore Recycling Systems, which will support the Exchange, LRS's newly built materials recovery facility in Chicago; facility to divert 224 million lbs. of recycled material annually
August 16, 2023
ProAmpac to emphasize film-based, paper-based innovations at SuperZoo; company to highlight ProActive Recyclable R-2000 series for treats packaging, PRO-EVO Recyclable grease-resistant paper bags, QUADFLEX Recyclable flat or pinched bottom quad bags
August 15, 2023
India's import of US aluminum scrap surges by 20.85% from April to May to 48,100 tonnes: AlCircle
August 15, 2023
Engineers develop technique to upcycle low-value plastic waste into industrial-grade alcohols; process uses pyrolysis, homogenous hydroformylation catalysis, produces just 40% GHG emissions as conventional alcohol production: University of Wisconsin
August 15, 2023
Eastman Chemical names 'Reduce, reuse, recycle' as its first principle in building a circular economy; company emphasizes need for policies that commit to reducing production of fossil-based plastics
August 15, 2023
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, SIG to showcase its SIG Terra line of aseptic carton pack materials linked to forest-based renewables, SIG Vita carton pack with tethered lid, and its corner spouted pouch; SIG to also offer virtual tour of its filling equipment
August 14, 2023
Pet Food Experts, Animal Supply Co. and Phillips Pet Food and Supplies unite for philanthropic campaign at Pet Sustainability Coalition conference; companies pledge US$25,000 each in matching funds, raising over US$217,000 for sustainability initiatives
August 14, 2023
Asda publishes 2022 ESG report, highlights include: operational carbon footprint down 8% from 2021; 2,173 tonnes of surplus food donated; recycled, reused or repurposed 86% of operational waste; sent zero operational waste to landfill
August 14, 2023
H.B. Fuller to showcase sustainable and efficient packaging solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas on Sept. 11-13; products include Swift Melt PM7000 adhesive and other solutions designed to minimize packaging materials
August 14, 2023
Smurfit Kappa CEO Tony Smurfit interviewed by Richard Quest on CNN's 'Quest Means Business' program; CEO discusses company’s half-year results, the post-pandemic world, the economy and how the company is achieving reductions in carbon emissions
August 11, 2023
Hindalco and Texmaco partner to manufacture aluminum rail wagons and coaches to lower CO2 emissions, support Indian Railways' net-zero goals and 'Mission 3000 MT' initiative to double freight capacity by 2027
August 11, 2023
Bain and CDP report finds UK businesses' decarbonization targets only cover up to 36% of corporate emissions; despite UK companies decarbonizing faster than North American and European peers, 21% aren't on track to achieve their 2030 emissions targets
August 11, 2023
Forestry industry 'unbeatable' in Latin America, says CMPC's CEO at Brazil conference; he emphasizes sector's role in developing new cellulose-based products to replace plastic, and how CMPC is investing to expand in cellulose, tissue, and biopackaging
August 11, 2023
Blue Ridge Graphics earns environmental certification from Sustainable Green Printing Partnership, highlighting its commitment to sustainable practices; company prints t-shirts, provides decoration services for wide range of textiles, garments
August 11, 2023
KHS receives its first gold medal in the EcoVadis Rating System, highlighting its growing commitment to sustainability management; KHS sees improvement in environment, ethics, sustainable procurement, labor law and human rights
August 10, 2023
High Point, North Carolina, to purchase, install foam densifier at city recycling facility on US$50,000 grant from Foodservice Packaging Institute’s Foam Recycling Coalition; equipment converts PS packaging, foam into ingots for insulation, walls, roofs
August 10, 2023
Xeikon to release ECO toners for its CHEETAH printing technology at Labelexpo Europe in September; development of ECO toners is key component of Xeikon's sustainability goals that aim to reduce its carbon footprint by 40% in coming years
August 10, 2023
ALPLA supports the collection of plastic in Mexico by paying for receipt of used PET bottles, enabling individuals, families and neighborhood associations a means for earning an income; company works with local recycling companies IMER and PLANETA
August 10, 2023
Twenty-four US states have passed legislation to increase advanced recycling infrastructure, with three passing laws in 2023--Utah, Indiana, Kansas; companies investing in advanced recycling technologies include ExxonMobil, Greenback Recycling
August 9, 2023
Choice Pet Products to add Snappy Tom's premium wet cat food to portfolio offered to independent retailers; Snappy Tom collects its fish using dolphin-safe practices and does not use tuna collected using aggregating devices
August 9, 2023
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative welcomes China's Guangdong Golden Aluminum as new Production and Transformation member; Guangdong Golden specializes in producing windows, doors and furniture for industrial use, replacing wood with aluminum as substrate
August 9, 2023
Indorama Ventures completes expansion of its recycling facility in Brazil; company is increasing production capacity from 9,000 tons to 25,000 tons per year of PET made from PCR PET material
August 9, 2023
Grove to Report Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results on August 14
August 8, 2023
Study reveals extent of threats industrial development poses to Indigenous Peoples’ lands; TNC says soaring demand for food, energy, minerals, infrastructure is pushing human activity ever deeper into Earth’s dwindling ecologically intact landscapes
August 8, 2023
President Biden recently gives shoutout Maine-based Tanbark for its efforts to replace plastic packaging with wood fiber; company has received federal funding to be part of a resurgence of manufacturing in Maine
August 8, 2023
Sofidel and ING Italia close a medium- to long-term financing transaction under the banner of sustainable finance
August 8, 2023
Verra launches first step of digital platform for climate, sustainability projects; Project Tracker displays status of each project in a bar chart, giving a visual view as project progresses from initial listing to registration, validation, verification
August 7, 2023
Nucor Signs Agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to Support Solar Energy Development in Kentucky
August 7, 2023
Mexico's Cemex and Swiss carbon-neutral solar fuels pioneer Synhelion make further progress toward world’s first fully solar-powered cement plant
August 7, 2023
Verra names three new directors to its board: Julie McLaughlin, Anshari Rahman, Mandy Rambharos; they each have decades of carbon market experience, including with government agencies and NGOs, as well as in project development
August 7, 2023
IoPP announces 2023 AmeriStar Award winners; Best in Show goes to Annie's Certified Industrially Compostable Molded Fiber Cup from General Mills, which utilizes wet molded fiber and equals plastic thermoform in terms of functionality
August 4, 2023
Kyoto University team creates metal-organic polymer that can selectively adsorb CO2 from gas mixtures; flexible, soft polymer could aid development of low-carbon industrial processes, climate engineering efforts to remove atmospheric CO2: study
August 4, 2023
Scientists develop a protein-mimic that can self-assemble into pores, selectively transport water across membranes; dubbed 'oligourea foldamers,' they could improve energy-efficiency of current methods of industrial water purification
August 4, 2023
EU’s electricity market design reforms criticized by European Steel Association for falling short of addressing price spikes, with benefits of renewable energy not being relayed to industrial consumers and citizens fast enough
August 4, 2023
Aemetis Biogas secures second US$25M USDA-guaranteed funding for biogas digesters at eight additional dairies; funding to help produce about 400,000 MMBtu/year of carbon-negative renewable natural gas from captured dairy methane, replacing diesel
August 3, 2023
Solvay partners with Compact Membrane Systems to develop low-cost, low-energy and solvent-free separation and carbon capture technologies; research focuses on difficult-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement, materials, chemicals
August 3, 2023
China's Cookware Company achieves Aluminium Stewardship Initiative Performance Standard V3 certification for its aluminum cookware production process in its Jiangmen facility, becoming the first cookware producer to gain ASI certification
August 3, 2023
Chinese investment in foreign metals and mining set record in 2023, reflecting strategic focus on strengthening supply chain for EV, solar, wind energy; H1 investment in nickel, lithium, aluminum, copper, uranium, steel, iron projects estimated at US$10B
August 3, 2023
Berry Global highlights its use of SAP’s GreenToken, a mass-balance management system for commingled, hard-to-trace raw materials; the blockchain technology makes production and circulation of sustainable materials easier to verify and certify
August 2, 2023
FRX Innovations names Patrick Muezers to board of directors; Mr. Muezers most recently served as managing director of Polyscope, a European specialty plastics company
August 2, 2023
INEOS publishes 2022 sustainability report highlighting sustainability initiatives and decarbonization roadmaps; company emphasizes increasing use of biobased and bio-attributed feedstocks, net zero emissions target by 2050
August 2, 2023
Verra and NBS Brazil Alliance to host a webinar on Aug. 17 to strengthen capacities of various actors in carbon markets; it will explain how to certify a project with VCS Program and issue Verified Carbon Units that meet VCS quality assurance principles
August 2, 2023
Krones is nominated for German Sustainability Award as a pioneer of transformation in the mechanical engineering sector; finalists will be selected in September, award ceremony will take place in Germany, Nov. 23
August 1, 2023
National Council of the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve renews Bracell’s status as a certified Friend of the Atlantic Forest for its conservation and sustainable use of this biome
August 1, 2023
Usage of single-use plastic shopping bags at main retailers in UK drops more than 98% since £0.05 charge was introduced in supermarkets in 2015, according to new figures announced by UK Environment Minister
August 1, 2023
Consumer Brands Assn. comments on EPA’s Draft Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution; group highlights need for harmonized recycling standards, calls for review of misunderstood 'chasing arrows' symbol, integration of advanced recycling methods
August 1, 2023
University of New South Wales engineers develop efficient recycling technique, recovering up to 99% silver from scrap solar panels; new process uses sieving aids to help to crush cells into smaller particles, allowing better separation of all components
July 31, 2023
Slides now available for CalRecycle’s SB 54 July workshop on recycling rate, compostable materials, reusable/refillable, producer definition, producer responsibility plan, data reporting, updates on needs assessment ecomodulated fees, more
July 31, 2023
Samsara Eco CEO discusses company's enzymatic technology for infinitely recycling plastics rather than 'downcycling' them; company can currently recycle nylon, PET, aims to recycle more than 1.5 million tonnes/year of plastic, textile waste
July 31, 2023
Commentary: Businesses can align with consumer expectations, contribute to a more sustainable future by prioritizing transparency, adopting responsible practice; London Packaging Week is an important platform to educate about packaging sustainability
July 31, 2023
Steel Dynamics Accelerates Progress Towards Decarbonization Goals with Renewable Energy
July 28, 2023
ACC highlights importance of PU products that align with UN Sustainable Development Goals of promoting health and well-being; group emphasizes use of PU in medical applications
July 28, 2023
SABIC highlights integration of its materials into innovative parts of new GENBETA electric race care; components incorporate mechanically recycled and low-carbon materials from TRUCIRCLE portfolio
July 28, 2023
Studies show that consumers rate ‘plastic + paper’ packaging as more environmentally friendly than identical plastic packaging without paper; unnecessary paper packaging creates illusion of sustainability, says researcher
July 28, 2023
Linde publishes 2022 Sustainable Development Report, reporting GHG emissions down 2.8% compared to previous year; productivity initiatives saved 400 million gallons of water, diverted 225 million lb. of waste from landfill
July 28, 2023
ALTANA recognizes its ECKART division for development of the new METALURE C series of metal effect pigments for the printing industry; product offers mirror effect similar to real chrome
July 27, 2023
Hyundai Motor and Kia to Introduce Blockchain-based Carbon Emission Monitoring System to Foster a Sustainable Value Chain
July 27, 2023
Deloitte: Financial barriers prevent climate-conscious individuals from taking action, though middle-/high-income still less willing than lower-income to change some higher-emitting behaviors such as reducing meat consumption, limiting package deliveries
July 27, 2023
Researchers propose a computational approach to optimize pyrolysis process for plastics recycling; approach minimizes costs, is 'endlessly customizable,' addresses main challenge of finding optimal operating conditions for starting, ending materials
July 27, 2023
DNV Business Assurance USA receives accreditation by GreenBlue to conduct assessments for the Recycled Material Standard certification, enabling companies in plastics supply chain to use more recycled materials in their operations
July 26, 2023
Albertsons earns top score on 2023 Disability Equality Index, is designated as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and American Assn. of People with Disabilities
July 26, 2023
Schnitzer Steel Rebrands as Radius Recycling to Reflect Company’s Vision, Purpose, and Impact on Circular Economy
July 26, 2023
Magnon Green Energy’s plants in Castilla la Mancha, Spain, revalidate sustainability of all their biomass with European Sure standard
July 26, 2023
Seven automakers unite to create a high-powered EV charging network across North America offering both Combined Charging System and North American Charging Standard connectors; group includes BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis
July 25, 2023
BrightNight, Rivian Automotive, TNC partner to transform Starfire Mine into a solar energy center; it will create the largest renewable power project in Kentucky, with 800MW capacity, and one of the largest in the nation to be built on former mine lands
July 25, 2023
Herbalife releases second Global Sustainability Report; highlights include removing 322 metric tons of virgin plastic from its packaging, recycled 5,475 metric tons of plastic and materials from sales and DCs in over 30 global markets
July 25, 2023
HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP AND SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OPEN JOINT BATTERY RESEARCH CENTER TO SECURE GLOBAL EV LEADERSHIP
July 25, 2023
Quadpack’s chief impact officer on challenges, benefits of measuring stakeholder impact: planet and profit can go hand in hand, but 'we need to break out of traditional competitive behaviours, to become an engaged eco-system’ to effect positive change
July 24, 2023
USDA to invest up to US$500M from Inflation Reduction Act to increase availability of domestic biofuels; also, agency begins this month accepting applications for US$450M in grants through Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program
July 24, 2023
Greif reduces C02 emissions up to 25% in Latin America by switching from diesel-powered to natural gas vehicles for transporting its drums; led by Greif in Brazil, the reduction is due to joint initiative with Indorama Ventures, BT Logistica Integrada
July 24, 2023
Greif and ExxonMobil's Denbury to develop CO2 sequestration site on more than 8,000 acres of Soterra's 175,000 acres of timberland; company is working with partners to develop CCS projects after assessment of its land carbon sequestration potential
July 24, 2023
Epson selected for inclusion in FTSE4Good Index Series, a responsible investment index of FTSE Russell, for 20th consecutive year; Epson sees its inclusion in index as evidence that its efforts to address environmental, social issues are recognized
July 21, 2023
Evonik wins Ringier Technology Innovation Awards for skin protecting ceramide SPHINOX Immulance; product protects skin by balancing immune barrier, company says
July 21, 2023
BASF and China-based Mingyang form joint venture to construct, operate a 500MW offshore wind farm in South China; project slated to be operational by 2025, supplying BASF's Zhanjiang Verbund site with 100% green power
July 21, 2023
Almost all US renewable diesel is consumed in California, but most isn’t made there; most of state's renewable diesel in 2021 was produced in other states or was imported, mostly from Singapore: US Energy Information Administration
July 21, 2023
When it comes to sustainability claims on pack, UK shoppers want to brands to focus efforts around recyclability, reduced waste, less plastic; significant confusion remains about what different sustainability claims on packaging really mean: report
July 20, 2023
TPL, Upper Saco Valley Land Trust and State of New Hampshire create Dundee Community Forest spanning 1,250 acres; conservation of the 17 parcels assembled over 60 years offers opportunity for trail connectivity and wildlife movement corridors
July 20, 2023
Mycocrete, a paste made with fungi, can be combined with a knitted textile framework to create eco-building designs; UK researchers aim to transform look, feel of buildings using mycelium combined with biobased materials such as wool, sawdust, cellulose
July 20, 2023
US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to hold July 26 hearing on improving critical mineral recovery, e-waste recycling, reuse; witnesses to include Li-Cycle CEO, HOBI International co-founder, Maryland Recycling Network president
July 20, 2023
Ten packaging manufacturers, suppliers sign declaration of intent for Horti Sustainable Packaging Initiative; focus of initiative will be on supply chain transparency and certification, circularity in materials and packaging, and life cycle assessments
July 19, 2023
CEO Europe of Smurfit Kappa calls for action over proposed amendments to EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, saying they will cause 'flood of plastic' pollution, penalize recyclable materials like paperboard while promoting the plastics industry
July 19, 2023
Perdue Farms Awards $40,000 in Grants to Three Washington, Indiana-Area Non-Profits
July 19, 2023
U.S., EU Aluminum Associations Highlight Need for Global Arrangement that Addresses Both Decarbonization, Non-Market Behavior
July 19, 2023
Lenzing, Hyosung partner with Los Angeles-based circular knitting mill Laguna Fabrics to launch an eco-friendly fabric line, the Natural Selection Collection; range uses cellulosic Tencel Lyocell and Creora bio-based spandex
July 18, 2023
Commercial Metals Company secures permit from West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to begin construction of its fourth micro mill, targeting its commissioning by 2025
July 18, 2023
SABIC emphasizes investment in innovation, including strategic private and government partnerships, to support achievement of Saudi Vision 2030; company highlights cooperation with educational institutions on research, scholarships, training programs
July 18, 2023
SABIC highlights contributions as a founding member of Alliance to End Plastic Waste in the Alliance's third annual progress report; diverting used plastics from entering the environment remains a key focus, says SABIC CEO
July 18, 2023
Open Space Institute and Beaufort County, South Carolina, acquire portions of historic Cotton Hall, providing recreational access; 527-acre property includes biologically diverse bottomland hardwoods, mature upland forests, and historic homesite
July 17, 2023
DS Smith emphasizes need for source-segregated collections to improve UK recycling rates, during a roundtable organized by Whitehall & Industry Group; company calls for policy reforms, learning from well-functioning EU recycling systems
July 17, 2023
Irving Woodlands celebrates US National Forest Week; company says it takes seriously its role as steward of more than 519,000 hectares of forests Irving controls in northern Maine, notes its award-winning voluntary conservation program
July 17, 2023
French Forest Certification System submitted to PEFC for assessment; public consultation to run from July 24 to September 21
July 17, 2023
Freepoint Eco-Systems joins Cyclyx International consortium to improve plastics recyclability, sustainability; Freepoint is currently developing commercial-grade advanced recycling facilities, including one in Ohio to begin operations in 2024
July 14, 2023
Holcim-BII joint venture 14Trees unveils its Iroko 3D construction printers, promising to reduce a building's carbon footprint by 70%
July 14, 2023
ACC responds to EPA's listing of a di-isononyl phthalate category on Toxics Release Inventory; chemical cannot reasonably be anticipated to cause cancer, birth defects, or serious or irreversible chronic health effects in humans, group says
July 14, 2023
GreenBlue announces that Graham Packaging has become certified under the Recycled Material Standard; certification allow Graham to optimize the use of PCR in its products, while ensuring that all recycled materials are accurately accounted for
July 14, 2023
RecyClass announces new set of Design for Recycling Guidelines for plastic packaging streams; additions include design criteria for laminating adhesives, recommendations on use of EVOH in PS packaging, adhesives for labels in HDPE rigid packaging, more
July 14, 2023
Renewable Carbon Initiative publishes new report, ‘Making a Case for Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) – it is much more than just a carbon removal technology’; report identifies benefits and advantages, promotes policy measures
July 14, 2023
On Carbon Border Adjustment Measure regulation, European Aluminium recommends internationally accepted emission factors for importer reporting and exclusion of energy attribute certificates due to lack of robust uniform rules, allowing greenwashing
July 13, 2023
Aluminium Bahrain completes AI project with Nasser AI Research Centre, contributing to digital transformation strategies, Bahrain Vision 2030 and boosting local and regional productivity
July 13, 2023
Renewable Carbon Initiative commissions report from nova-Institute promoting potential of CO2 utilization for the economy; renewable carbon offers alternative to fossil-based carbon used by petrochemical industry, report shows
July 13, 2023
TotalEnergies Premium Wood Pellets packaging now made of 50% PCR PE polymers from RE:clic range; packaging exhibits identical properties, thickness as fossil-based alternatives, and printed area has been reduced to improve recyclability, limit ink usage
July 13, 2023
Kroger Earns Top Score on Disability:IN's 2023 Disability Equality Index
July 12, 2023
SSAB opens new Brussels office to bolster governmental relations and support its transition to fossil-free steel production; company aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions by 2030 and introduce commercial quantities of fossil-free steel by 2026
July 12, 2023
Conservation Fund buys 23,000 acres of at-risk forestland in Monroe County, Alabama; purchase made possible in part by US$17M loan from Richard King Mellon Foundation, will ensure habitat protection, restoration, climate change benefits, hunting access
July 12, 2023
Matrix Pack working with Curt G. JOA to commission its first Dry Molded Fiber production machine from PulPac for drink lids in its Technology Center in Greece, will then roll out the optimized process in large scale in its North American, European plants
July 12, 2023
European Parliament votes to continue negotiations on EU Nature Restoration Law, which would introduce legally binding commitments to restore at least 20% of EU's land and seas by 2030; TNC says vote 'crucial win-win' for nature, climate in Europe, world
July 11, 2023
Hill's Pet Nutrition introduces MSC-certified Alaskan pollock and insect protein to Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin range; new ingredients provide beneficial nutrients, fiber while addressing growing consumer preference for sustainable pet products
July 11, 2023
ArcelorMittal XCarb fund invests in early-stage companies with commercially scalable technologies to decarbonize steelmaking; concepts being considered include valorization of slags, biomass, other by-products, and waste-to gas-or biocarbon conversion
July 11, 2023
Scientists propose organic electronics with multilayer designs to enable circularity during entire product lifecycle; organic OLEDs are being developed, but biocompatible, biodegradable components made via green methods must function yet be durable
July 11, 2023
Carbon and glass fiber composite materials to become key waste stream worldwide; annual accumulation of composites waste from aircraft, wind turbine industries alone to reach 840,300 tonnes by 2050 if suitable recycling methods are not adopted
July 10, 2023
Commentary: EU's new batteries regulation introduces Battery Passports that will include information on renewable content in batteries, such as Stora Enso's tree-based Lignode; passports help avoid risk of shifting fossil fuel use from grid to batteries
July 10, 2023
ACC and its Ethylene Oxide panel submit comments on EPA’s HON proposal
July 10, 2023
Avient announces availability of Versaflex HC BIO thermoplastic elastomer, its newest bio-derived solution for biopharmaceutical tubing; the solution is formulated with nearly 40% first-generation biomass content
July 10, 2023
CANPACK Group receives Gold Leaf Award for Corporate Social Responsibility from Polityka, a weekly magazine in Poland, in association with Deloitte and The Responsible Business Forum
July 7, 2023
Thyssenkrupp lists its hydrogen business, Thyssenkrupp Nucera, on Frankfurt Stock Exchange, raising €526M for further growth; Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund PIF and a BNP Paribas fund also secure considerable share of issue as cornerstone investors
July 7, 2023
CSX Releases 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
July 7, 2023
Steel Manufacturers Assn. supports ITC's probe in GHG emissions by US steel and aluminum makers; group expects findings to help negotiate global fair trade arrangement and highlights the cleaner production methods used by US manufacturers
July 7, 2023
For second time in a row, Sudpack has been voted into the top 50 of the most sustainable medium-sized companies in Germany in the cross-industry sustainability ranking of WirtschaftsWoche; company produces films and packaging materials
July 7, 2023
California Air Resources Board is examining update to its Landfill Methane Regulation with new technologies, stricter rules to cut landfill emissions by additional 10%; proposals include using satellites to track methane, landfill covers, new uses for gas
July 7, 2023
Nestle and Greenback Recycling Technologies open advanced recycling plant in Cuautla, Mexico, with support from Alliance to End Plastic Waste; plant to use Enval microwave technology to transform flexible packaging plastics into pyrolysis oil
July 6, 2023
Producer of hyperpure aluminum alloy for foundry Aluphoenix's Italian plant earns ASI Performance Standard V2 certification for sustainable aluminium processing; plants’ annual capacity is 50,000 tonnes, primarily for use in transportation sector
July 6, 2023
Ruukki pilots use of fossil-free steel in building products; first roof and wall structures made from sustainable steel to be delivered to customers in Sweden and Finland from Q3 2023
July 6, 2023
US DOE to provide US$45M to boost domestic solar manufacturing; funding to also support development of new dual use solar technologies such as agrivoltaics, building-integrated photovoltaics
July 6, 2023
GlobalData: Lab-grown meat industry grows in Asia, with startup Cell AgriTech at forefront in Malaysia; technology could disrupt nation's US$5.6B meat market, leveraging advantages like eco-friendliness, waste reduction and antibiotic-free products
July 5, 2023
Canada awards CHAR Technologies C$1.43M for sustainability project in British Columbia; fund aims to simulate domestic clean fuel production capacity, will be used for feasibility studies, building facility to convert wood waste into renewable energy
July 5, 2023
ISSA and EPA list accomplishments of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act in H1, including centralization of more than 1,000 pesticide guidance documents related to pesticide regulation and pesticide-related resources on a new webpage
July 5, 2023
FSC and Assurance Services International find 'high possibility of integrity risks' in certified teak supply chains; non-certified timber may be contaminating supply chains, while mismatches in sales volumes and untraceable origin paths pose further risks
July 5, 2023
Blastr Green Steel appoints Maria Lundell as EVP People & Culture, effective Aug. 1; Lundell joins Blastr from Stora Enso Oyj where she has served as SVP, People & Culture in the Paper Division since 2017
July 5, 2023
Sustainability lands in cinemas with Lucca Film Festival for Future, the new short film competition in collaboration with Sofidel as part of LFF 2023
July 4, 2023
Volvo Cars uses ECO Delivery Ocean solution from Maersk to reduce its greenhouse gas footprint
July 3, 2023
Air Liquide sells its minority stake in fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies provider Hydrogenics to Cummins; Hydrogenics will remain one of Air Liquide’s suppliers for electrolyzer projects
July 3, 2023
BASF's Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions motorcycle engine lab in Guilin, China, achieves ISO 17025 accreditation for emissions standards
July 3, 2023
Evonik acquires Novachem, Argentina-based maker of sustainable cosmetic active ingredients, expanding its personal care portfolio offerings; deal aligns with Evonik’s transformation into a leading actives provider and sustainable specialties partner
July 3, 2023
New UK-based technology firm Helixx creates unique digital manufacturing ecosystem powered by Siemens Xcelerator technologies to provide ‘Factory in a Box’ solution; solution enables customers to build mini commercial EVs nearly anywhere in the world
June 30, 2023
Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative publishes its Claims Code of Practice, which will give companies a rulebook to follow for making credible climate claims, helping to build market confidence in how they engage with voluntary carbon markets
June 30, 2023
Ence receives Ecovadis Platinum Medal, placing it in 99th percentile for sustainability; rating highlights Ence's performance in environmental sustainability, labor practices and human rights, sustainable procurement, ethical conduct
June 30, 2023
Altri Group shows significant improvement in Sustainalytics' ESG Risk Ratings, reaching top five companies in global paper, forestry sector; Altri gains 4.6 points to reach its best-ever Sustainalytics classification of 14.7 points
June 30, 2023
New study led by Purdue University, University of Minnesota finds current trends in environmental degradation will lead to large economic losses in coming decades, hitting poorest countries hardest, but investing in nature can turn those losses into gains
June 29, 2023
Anthony Magaraci, founder and CEO of Trinity Packaging Supply and SupplyStream, wins Rowan University’s first-ever Global Impact Award, which recognizes an alumnus who excels in their chosen endeavors, civic involvement and community impact
June 29, 2023
Recycling Partnership report says Polypropylene Recycling Coalition has provided US$10.3M in grants to 41 materials recovery facility to support improved PP capture, community education; investments to increase capture of PP by 42 million lbs./year
June 29, 2023
BASF opens co-located battery materials and recycling center for black mass production in Schwarzheide, Germany; materials facility is first fully automated large-scale cathode active materials production facility in Europe
June 29, 2023
Beam Suntory releases its 2022 Sustainability Report; highlights include reducing water usage rate by 10% across operations through continued investments including closed-loop cooling systems at its Clermont, Booker Noe distilleries in Kentucky
June 28, 2023
Dow extends partnership with FIRST Robotics Competition, a robotics community that prepares PreK-12 students for STEM education; collaboration aims to foster STEM education globally, promote diversity and inclusion, and develop a sustainable future
June 28, 2023
Clariant Oil Services launches PHASETREAT WET, a demulsifier for the separation of oil and water in oil production processes; product reduces chemical volume by up to 75%, offering reduced CO2 emissions
June 28, 2023
Solvay announces support for Hair Recycle, a Belgium-based environmental startup that transforms salon hair clippings into pollutant-absorbing products; group's hair mats are currently used to address hydrocarbon and polymer pollution in water treatment
June 28, 2023
TNC appoints five new advisory members to its Investment Committee; committee provides strategic oversight of Office of Investments, which manages TNC's multi-billion-dollar endowment and other long-term investment assets
June 27, 2023
New recovery boiler at Billerud's Frovi mill nears completion, with commissioning to take place over several months; SEK2.6B project is key to chemical recovery, runs on fossil-free biofuel, will lower emissions, improve resource and energy efficiency
June 27, 2023
North Carolina's Wastequip opens new WRX facility in Jurupa Valley, California; facility is part of the company’s strategy to expand its parts, service footprint nationwide, offering service for refuse trucks, hoists, tarping systems, waste equipment
June 27, 2023
US public water system users, especially in the South and West, see reduction in arsenic exposure due to stricter regulations, says Columbia University study; disparities persist on region, race/ethnicity, educational attainment, public water levels
June 27, 2023
Veolia North America earns Intel’s EPIC Distinguished Supplier Award for achieving 'a level of performance that consistently exceeds Intel's expectations' for semiconductor components; only 22 out of a few hundred Intel suppliers have earned award
June 26, 2023
Alcoa’s 2022 Sustainability Report Highlights ESG Progress
June 26, 2023
PPG announces agreement with NRG Energy brand Direct Energy to improve energy efficiency, reducing PPG's GHG emissions by more than 9,400 tonnes annually
June 26, 2023
Indaver Rivenhall to install Valmet DNA Automation system at its energy-from-waste facility under construction in Essex, UK; plant to feature two incineration lines, grate boiler, treat up to 595,000 tons/year of solid waste with turbine capacity of 50 MW
June 26, 2023
City Council of Leeds, UK, launches Alupro-led 'Foil in Love' initiative to encourage more recycling of aluminum packaging; program aims to reach residents via social media to collect items such as wrapping foil, trays, cans, pie tins
June 26, 2023
Carbon capture technology producer LanzaTech is added to Russell 3000 and Russell 2000 Indexes; Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of April 28, ranking them by total market capitalization
June 23, 2023
Constellium Receives Low Carbon Award from Safran
June 23, 2023
Tamperguard develops sustainable tamper-evident tape
June 23, 2023
US Senate introduces Support to Rehydrate the Environment, Agriculture and Municipalities--or STREAM--Act to increase water supply, modernize water infrastructure throughout West; bill to provide more than US$1B for water desalination, storage, recycling
June 23, 2023
New York's ReSource Waste Services appoints Jack Canty as president, COO and Peter Jerome as CFO; appointments made in anticipation of several upcoming company growth initiatives
June 23, 2023
Reifenhauser Reicofil introduces new extra high loft technology for producing spunbond nonwovens which are thick, fluffy; nonwoven is made using cost-efficient, reduced carbon-footprint Bico process that combines two PP raw materials in one fiber
June 22, 2023
3M settles PFAS claims by public water suppliers, will contribute up to US$10.3B over 13 years; settlement will support remediation efforts by public water suppliers across the US
June 22, 2023
Two Sides: Both reusable and single-use packaging are essential to protect and transport consumer products, but best option should be decided case-by-case; complex supply chains can make returnable packaging more challenging from environmental perspective
June 22, 2023
Mosaic Forest Management renews agreement with Fisheries and Oceans Canada to expand a hatchery at Wilfred Creek Hatchery on Vancouver Island; expansion will boost salmon populations and habitat restoration in watershed
June 21, 2023
Deloitte expects clean hydrogen market to exceed value of liquid natural gas trade by 2030, reach US$1.4T annually by 2050; clean hydrogen could cut cumulative CO2 emissions by 85 gigatons by 2050, which is more than twice the global CO2 emissions in 2021
June 21, 2023
Cabinet Health--makers of 'world's first' refillable, compostable medicine system--launches nationwide pill bottle recycling program; anyone in US can request recycling bag from Cabinet, ship back their empty bottles for free for recycling, upcycling
June 21, 2023
USDOT Proposes Requirements for Real-time Hazmat Information for Firefighters and First Responders to Improve Freight Rail Safety
June 21, 2023
LanzaTech named to TIME’s third annual list of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies; LanzaTech CEO highlights company's ambition to create a new carbon economy and utilize pollution as raw material for new products
June 20, 2023
ACC announces launch of new tool tracking EPA progress in new chemicals reviews under the Toxic Substances Control Act; resource will be updated monthly using EPA public data sources
June 20, 2023
Hydro collaborates with CAKE and Vattenfall for 'Cleanest Dirt Bike Ever' initiative; venture aims to create an electric dirt bike with zero carbon emissions in its supply chain by 2025 with aluminum parts from up to 100% recycled post-consumer scrap
June 20, 2023
Metsa Tissue is focusing on energy efficiency in 2023 to meet long-term energy goals, with over 25 projects planned this year for savings of 57,000 MWh/a; company aims to reduce specific energy consumption by 25% by 2030, process water usage by 35%
June 20, 2023
Maritime intelligence, inspection services provider Idwal launches vessel-level ESG report that offers visibility into ESG performance of individual assets; report establishes new industry standard for monitoring ESG strategies at granular level
June 19, 2023
Dow releases INtersections Progress Report to demonstrate focus on delivering value growth, performance, sustainable solutions; highlights include advancements toward carbon neutrality, inclusion and diversity initiatives
June 19, 2023
Connecticut's Keter Environmental to merge with New York's technology-enabled waste servicer Waste Harmonics; Keter CEO to serve as CEO of combined company, while Waste Harmonics CEO to assume role as executive chairman
June 19, 2023
Schotpoort Logistics commission first electric truck to drive between FOLBB's Eerbeek boxboard mill in the Netherlands and Schotpoort's site at Kollergang in Eerbeek; local program aims to eliminate use of fossil-fuel trucks for factories' transportation
June 19, 2023
US government earmarks US$11.4M for three projects aimed at focusing on innovative technologies that decarbonize process heating operations within the food and beverage sector
June 16, 2023
Evonik receives American Chemistry Council 2023 Sustainability Leadership Award in the Product Safety, Innovation & Transparency category; award recognizes RHEANCE One, a glycolipid biosurfactant derived from renewable raw materials
June 16, 2023
Burnham RNG to build Pasco, Washington, wastewater treatment facility on green bonds issuance; Pasco Resource Recovery Center to clean 1.5 billion gallons/year of wastewater for agricultural reuse, capture biogas to convert it into renewable natural gas
June 16, 2023
Air Liquide strikes 200 MW power purchase agreement with China Three Gorges subsidiaries; solar and wind power will contribute to Air Liquide's industrial and medical gases production in China
June 16, 2023
Laneige and WWF sign international sponsorship partnership for marine conservation; Laneige will conduct marine conservation activities in Korea, China and Thailand through the partnership
June 15, 2023
Technical inspection agency TÜV SÜD highlights importance of accredited testing and certification for companies to develop credibility and transparency amid restructuring global supply chains, driven by crises such as pandemic, climate disasters, wars
June 15, 2023
Siemens unveils €2B investment strategy for high-tech factories, innovation labs, education centers, expand leadership in digitalization, automation, sustainability; company announces new Singapore factory, with expansions in China, Europe, US to follow
June 15, 2023
Use of food crops for bio-based materials will not exacerbate global hunger crisis and could actually deliver benefits for local and global food security, climate mitigation: Renewable Carbon Initiative report
June 15, 2023
Malta's WasteServ opens €20M multi-material recovery facility in Hal Far for waste streams such as wood, mattresses, PS, tires, textiles; company to perform limited pre-treatment on certain materials for reintroduction into circular economy, exports
June 14, 2023
Solvay to provide salt caverns for Corre Energy's compressed air energy storage facility; site in Germany will store 80 GWh of clean energy with 640 MW capacity until 2069
June 14, 2023
American Chemistry Council highlights upcoming speakers at its Innovation & Circularity Summit taking place in Orlando on June 28-29; talks include brand owner perspectives on how emerging recycling technologies are supporting sustainability goals
June 14, 2023
Asda unveils its 2023-2024 trend book, outlining key themes that aim to guide UK food and drink product development for the next 18 months; trends include consumers demanding that producers look to more sustainable solutions
June 14, 2023
German engineering firm Eggersmann Anlagenbau builds light packaging waste plant in Liege, Belgium, for recycling company Sitel; factory can process 14.5 tonnes/hour of waste, separate materials ranging from aluminum to PET, with purities of 93%-97%
June 13, 2023
Avient achieves bluesign certification for eco-friendly fiber colorants used in dope dyeing process for pre-dyed textile yarns
June 13, 2023
Executive Perspective: ACC's VP of Sustainability and Responsible Care says chemical industry is crucial in providing solutions to help reduce GHG emissions, promote clean energy transition; carbon capture and utilization is poised to capture investments
June 13, 2023
Packaging producer survey finds Europe's proposed recycling targets are achievable, but significant barriers exist; 64% of respondents say say biggest barrier is lack of easy-to-recycle alternative materials, 59% say lack of recycling infrastructure
June 13, 2023
Hitachi Zosen Inova orders Valmet DNA Automation System for Westfield Energy Recovery energy-from-waste facility in Cardenden, Scotland; plant to include incineration line, treat up to 220,000 tons/year of municipal solid waste with 25 MW turbine capacity
June 12, 2023
INX invests in Debut's sustainable biomanufacturing platform for natural colors with potential for the inks and coatings space; partnership aims to create lab-developed ingredients with improved environmental footprint
June 12, 2023
PTTGC America chooses site in Fayette County, Ohio, for PET bottle mechanical recycling site; project aligns with company's targets to cut CO2 emissions by 20% by 2030
June 12, 2023
Executive Perspective: Customers expect Domtar to do the right thing, be responsible stewards of environment--'our reputational risk is their reputational risk,' VP of sustainability says; effective ESG approach also important to recruit, retain talent
June 12, 2023
Metsa Tissue joins Modellfabrik Papier in Düren, a research network in Germany for low-energy, resource-saving paper production; company will take an active role in the network, which has four research projects on climate-neutral production
June 9, 2023
Bain: Airlines can eliminate up to 70% of emissions by 2050 by improving aircraft efficiency and broadly adopting sustainable aviation fuel, but many will miss their net-zero goals if air traffic continues to grow faster than GDP
June 9, 2023
Sulapac says it turns side streams and waste into food contact quality packaging material, suitable even for luxury brands; goal is to use 100% recycled content, including waste and side streams, by 2025
June 9, 2023
Verra to join Brazilian Initiative for the Voluntary Carbon Market to increase credibility and transparency of the VCM in Brazil
June 9, 2023
Ricoh UK launches new IM C range of A3 color multifunction printers made from 50% post-consumer recycled materials; devices also reduce panel power usage by 45%, offer enhanced image quality, 50% reduction in plastic packaging, reduced carbon footprint
June 8, 2023
Aluminum recycler Novelis announces custom circular economy programs for automakers, as global automotive industry turns to aluminum for sustainability due to metal's recyclability
June 8, 2023
Greenland's glaciers are melting at triple the rate of last century, study finds; extensive ice loss has contributed to 1.38 mm global sea-level rise, will affect North Atlantic ocean circulation, European climate patterns, fjord water quality
June 8, 2023
Unicharm Thailand receives the Gold Star Award for two consecutive years by the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, recognized for outstanding performance in environmental governance
June 8, 2023
University of Gottingen researchers determine how cell cytoskeleton filaments can be stretchable yet resistant to external forces, based on how the filaments are structured; data can aid design of new, sustainable, transformable, customizable materials
June 7, 2023
Bain: Southeast Asia falling short of climate goals, will need to cut emissions 33% by 2030; meeting those targets could unlock green economy potential, such as creating 5-6 million green jobs in construction, operations, other areas in decade ending 2030
June 7, 2023
US senators introduce Headwaters Protection Act; bipartisan legislation would expand support for two Forest Service programs that prevent water pollution at source, improve health of watersheds, and ensure investments benefit downstream communities
June 7, 2023
AdvanSix introduces new 100% PCR recycled nylon for plastic and film manufacturers; company to showcase latest solution at Global Pouch Forum in Rosemont, Illinois from June 6-8
June 7, 2023
TotalEnergies Corbion's Luminy PLA bioplastics meet criteria under EU Taxonomy Regulation on climate change mitigation and adaptation; regulation encompasses objectives including climate change mitigation, marine resource protection and more
June 6, 2023
Foodservice Packaging Assn. publishes guidance on plastic-free packaging claims
June 6, 2023
Fraunhofer WKI builds stage set with fungal mycelium for Braunschweig State Theater; ecological, recyclable building material consists of elephant-grass fibers grown through with mycelium, and illustrates potential of building with fungal mycelium
June 6, 2023
Royal Caribbean to test biofuel for cruise fleet this summer, contributing data on fuel's capabilities, supply chain infrastructure; biofuels made by combining renewable raw materials such as oils, fats, with traditional fuel to create cleaner alternative
June 6, 2023
Veolia's digital recycling solution RECAPP launches UAE recycling deposit initiative for implementing reverse vending, smart deposit machines; company partners with local governments for its free app-based door-to-door collection service for bottles, bags
June 5, 2023
Stora Enso develops NeoLigno, a lignin-based binder that replaces traditional formaldehyde-based chemistry used to produce items such as wood panels, furniture, insulation material; product is completely biobased
June 5, 2023
Sprouts releases 2022 ESG report, highlights include: US$3.2B in sales of products with a social or environmental attribute; 26% of products sold were organic; plant-based alternative sales up 21%; commits to 100% reusable bags at checkout by end of 2023
June 5, 2023
Tetra Pak publishes Sustainability Report for fiscal year 2022; highlights include testing a fiber-based barrier in aseptic carton packages, achieving CDP recognition for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change and forests
June 5, 2023
Albea recognizes World Environment Day, says it has been focusing on lowering environmental impact for over 15 years, also says Gilles Swyngedauw has been elected chair of European Committee for Standardization’s packaging and environment sub-commission
June 2, 2023
The Week in Chemistry: US PE, PP spot prices down slightly amid slower trading activity for week of May 22; India to incentivize petrochemicals and green hydrogen, driving refining firms such as Bharat Petroleum to shift focus as energy landscape changes
June 2, 2023
Solvay announces fifth edition of its Solvay’s Citizen Day, which invites employees to participate causes supported by the company; activities included mentoring programs, educational webcasts
June 2, 2023
Absolut Vodka taking part in three-month test for its recyclable single-mold paper bottle, selling it at Tesco; bottles are made from 57% paper with an integrated barrier of recyclable plastic, are eight times lighter than standard glass bottle
June 2, 2023
British Columbia extends deferral of old-growth harvesting in Fairy Creek watershed until Feb. 1, 2025; deferral protects 1,184 hectares of Crown land in the Fairy Creek watershed, which falls within Pacheedaht territory
June 2, 2023
Alpla says glass bottles are a heavy and expensive ecologic burden, and that PET bottles are a good alternative
June 1, 2023
Aquapak joins CEFLEX to promote a circular economy for flexible packaging in Europe by 2025; company's Hydropol polymer is based on PVOH and is compatible with PE, PP mechanical recycling when used as a barrier material in packaging
June 1, 2023
Clariant completes divestment of global Quats business to Global Amines Company, a joint venture owned by Clariant and Asia-based Wilmar; Quats business includes compounds used as preservatives and surfactants with assets in Germany, Indonesia, Brazil
June 1, 2023
Dow to display solutions for photovoltaic components at Intersolar Europe 2023 in Munich, June 14-16, highlighting materials that cut CO2 emissions in product life cycle; products include ENGAGE PV polyolefin elastomers, DOWSIL silicones, ADCOTE adhesives
June 1, 2023
Dow introduces ENDURANCE HFDD-4201 SC compound, a cross-linked PE (XLPE) solution for cable manufacturing applications; material helps reduce degassing time, enabling greater efficiency and lower CO2 emissions
May 31, 2023
PureCycle secures financing plan with Augusta, Georgia, to proceed with development activities for its PP purification facility there; facility can expand to eight total purification lines, producing 1 billion lbs. of ultra-pure recycled resin
May 31, 2023
Tomra and Plastretur sign deal to build Norway's first sorting plant for plastic packaging near Oslo at Ostfold, with 90,000 tons/year capacity; Tomra Feedstock business to invest €32 million, with Tomra holding 65% stake, Plastretur holding 35% stake
May 31, 2023
Recycling Partnership launches Recycle Check, a package-specific labeling platform providing up-to-date recycling information directly to US consumers; platform is compatible with the How2Recycle label and SmartLabel program
May 31, 2023
Researchers develop 3D simulation to visualize PET degradation by bacterial enzymes; enzymes could be applied to treat PET microplastics from washing of microfleece textiles that end up in sewage treatment plants
May 30, 2023
Emerson deploys control technology, software at Sweden's HaloSep PORT facility, improving waste-to-energy operation's hazardous material recycling process; technology optimizes separation of metals, salt, minerals from fly ash residue from incineration
May 30, 2023
Queensland invests AU$16M to upgrade recycling facility, diverting 39,000 tonnes/year of paper, containerboard waste from landfill, create 200 jobs; Visy to also invest AU$700M across Queensland to expand recycling, remanufacturing operations
May 30, 2023
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Touches Down in Driveways This Summer
May 30, 2023
Nexam Chemical announces contract to supply its rPET additive product to an Israel-based food packaging manufacturer; additive will enable larger proportion of rPET in the packaging material than would otherwise be possible, company says
May 26, 2023
Avantium receives €1.5M grant by EU Horizon Europe for participation in HICCUPS R&D program demonstrating CO2 as feedstock for production of polyesters; Avantium’s Volta Technology uses electrochemistry to convert CO2 to chemical building blocks
May 26, 2023
Caps & Closures receives two silver special awards for EzyGrip and ThermoShield products at WorldStar 2023; products recognized under Packaging that Saves Food and Accessible Packaging categories
May 26, 2023
CEFLEX highlights effectiveness of its ‘Designing for a Circular Economy’ guidelines across initiatives in Ghana, India and Indonesia; project in Accra, Ghana, pelletizes plastic waste for reuse in products such as film structures, building materials
May 26, 2023
CEFLEX comments on negotiations for UN Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution; group seeks requirements to ensure all plastic packaging is designed for recycling; targets will drive collection, sorting and recycling; and systems are sustainably funded
May 26, 2023
Ørsted to acquire Eversource's 50% interest in uncontracted federal offshore wind lease area for US$625M; deal strengthens Ørsted’s offshore wind energy position in Northeast, demonstrates commitment to building an American offshore wind industry
May 25, 2023
Covestro highlights importance of innovative recycling technologies ahead of UN conference on plastic pollution; company highlights success with novel chemical recycling, plans global research center in collaboration with six other chemical groups
May 25, 2023
Suzano and Spinnova JV Woodspin opens commercial-scale facility in Jyvaskyla, Finland, for wood-based fiber; facility is Suzano's first operation outside of Brazil, can produce 1,000 tonnes/year of sustainable textile fiber, generates no microplastics
May 25, 2023
Recycling plastics increases toxicity, according to Greenpeace USA's new report based on peer-reviewed and international studies; upcoming Global Plastics Treaty negotiations should focus on capping, phasing down plastic production, group says
May 25, 2023
Elkem and Zero partner to accelerate development of low-carbon solutions; partnership will leverage Zero's knowledge of climate change and policy to drive advancements towards reduced carbon emissions and improved climate solutions
May 24, 2023
CSX Ranked Among America's Climate Leaders 2023 by USA TODAY
May 24, 2023
USA names Mohawk Industries among America's Climate Leaders, the only flooring manufacturer among businesses recognized for making the greatest reductions in their carbon footprint
May 24, 2023
Pregis’ takeaways from Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s SPC Impact event: brands must be open about sustainability goals; educating the public on sustainable packaging is an industry responsibility; brands should prioritize sustainability legislation
May 24, 2023
Kellogg Company's hunger relief efforts helped 252 million people since 2015
May 23, 2023
Nearly 50% of ethylene oxide production in the US is connected to PET supply chain, according to report from Defend Our Health and Beyond Petrochemicals; PET production releases more of the PFAS chemical 1,4-dioxane than any other industry, groups note
May 23, 2023
GE Vernova to invest US$50M to establish new manufacturing assembly line at Schenectady, New York, facility for its onshore wind business, create 200 jobs; site to assemble three key components for GE Vernova’s 6.1 MW turbine
May 23, 2023
ITA publishes results from new 'Lifecycle Assessment of Tin Production' study quantifying environmental impacts of the production of refined tin
May 23, 2023
Sofidel, Suzano announce three-year pilot project for ecological conservation, socio-economic development in Brazil's Amazon region; Sofidel's investment will boost sustainable, adoptable business models aiding 1,400 farmers in income-generating projects
May 22, 2023
Unilever details how it is evolving its purchases of palm oil to include direct sourcing from independent mills and smallholder farmers; efforts will increase availability of traceable and deforestation-free supply chains for palm oil production
May 22, 2023
National Waste & Recycling Assn. voices support for Main Street Tax Certainty Act, which would make permanent 20% tax deduction for small and individually-owned businesses; group says permanent deduction would lead to higher economic growth, job creation
May 22, 2023
About 20%-25% of Mondi's South African landholdings are managed for conservation, such as monitoring and controlling spread of invasive alien plants, conserving wetlands and grasslands
May 22, 2023
Kernow Coatings to launch eight new sustainable products for wide-format printers, variety of printable wallpapers from the interiors range at FESPA 2023 in Munich, May 23-26
May 19, 2023
Adidas to sell existing YEEZY product at end of month, will donate 'a significant amount' to select organizations including Anti-Defamation League, Philonise & Keeta Floyd Institute for Social Change; products have not been available since October 2022
May 19, 2023
Minnesota-based Meyers joins Sustainable Packaging Coalition; membership will enable Meyers to offer its customers more in-depth information about sustainable packaging options while helping them reach their sustainability goals
May 19, 2023
US Dept. of the Interior commits US$62.5M to help plan for endangered species recovery efforts that, over next several years, are expected to benefit more than 300 species currently listed under Endangered Species Act
May 19, 2023
Government of Canada opens funding applications for industrial facilities under the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program; facilities can receive up to C$10M per proposal to implement energy efficiency projects
May 18, 2023
Open Space Institute and two conservancies create new nature preserve in northern New Jersey; protected lands will safeguard forests critical for wildlife habitat and clean drinking water within greater Delaware River Watershed
May 18, 2023
US lawmakers reintroduce bipartisan, bicameral FIRESHEDS Act to improve wildfire prevention efforts; legislation has support from a wide range of forest-sector trade groups and other stakeholders
May 18, 2023
Cemex and Ireland's Ecocem, both European leading-edge companies in lower carbon construction technologies, partner to test and implement lower carbon solutions in France
May 18, 2023
Azelis receives highest EcoVadis score in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, nearly scoring a Platinum rating; company has made significant budget commitments from 2023 onward toward climate change mitigation
May 17, 2023
Röhm announces ISCC PLUS certification for all MMA and PMMA products from production site in Worms, Germany; company to launch first certified PLEXIGLAS molding compounds and MERACRYL monomers under the proTerra brand family in 2023
May 17, 2023
Canfor and Canfor Pulp jointly release 2022 Sustainability Report; it outlines progress on climate change, sustainable forestry and energy management, social issues such as inclusion and diversity, and Indigenous relations
May 17, 2023
Valmet to convert coal-fired district heat boiler to a wood-pellet-fired bubbling fluidized bed boiler at Helen’s Salmisaari power plant in Helsinki
May 17, 2023
Coalition of conservation, sportsmen, forest management entities applauds introduction of Forest Conservation Easement Program Act; bipartisan legislation will fill a critical gap, help keep private forestland intact and sustainably managed for timber
May 16, 2023
Freedonia expects US crude petroleum consumption to grow less than 1% by 2027 on fuel efficiency gains, adoption of hybrid/EVs amid expanded production of biofuels, chemicals and plastics; US production of crude petroleum to grow 1.9%/year through 2027
May 16, 2023
To slash plastic pollution by 80% globally by 2040, UNEP report suggests first eliminating problematic, unnecessary plastics to reduce size of problem; subsequently, report calls for three market shifts--reuse, recycle, and reorient and diversify products
May 16, 2023
Mondi partners with Endangered Wildlife Trust to map biodiversity footprints in South African forestry operations
May 16, 2023
Flint Group announces new sustainability framework targeting circular economy, diverse workforce reducing operational impacts
May 15, 2023
Albemarle names Carrie Reeder as VP of corporate social responsibility and executive director of the Albemarle Foundation
May 15, 2023
Unicharm commits to participate in Eastwood Climate Smart Forestry Fund I to contribute to carbon offsetting; Sumitomo Forestry Group aims to establish the fund in the US in June
May 15, 2023
Shipt now accepting applications for its Community Impact and Innovation grant program; company seeks community organizations, nonprofits advancing economic mobility and food security
May 15, 2023
German consumers consider paper-based packaging to be particularly eco-friendly, but tend to be skeptical about paper-based bottles, study finds; study focused on blueberries, butter and vegetable oil, and plastic containers, bioplastic and paper
May 12, 2023
Liberty Pipes Hartlepool becomes first UK maker of pipelines for safe transportation, storage of hydrogen after passing trials to meet ASME B31.12; company aims to support UK's goal of reaching 10GW low-carbon hydrogen production capacity target by 2030
May 12, 2023
TNC, on US Fish and Wildlife's finalization of policy to balance development and conservation, praises agency's work to restore a wildlife mitigation policy that ensures consistency, transparency, and predictability for project proponents
May 12, 2023
Cefic and the Association of the Austrian Chemical Industry launch Green and Sustainable Chemistry 'bootcamp' event to be held in Austria; event covers range of topics including risk and safety by design innovation for sustainability solutions and more
May 12, 2023
ZwitterCo, Mott partner to provide new wastewater solutions across North America, using superfiltration membranes for complex waste stream treatment; multi-year partnership to initially focus on manure, food-waste digesters, breweries, distilleries
May 12, 2023
Canada-based 1-800-GOT-JUNK? launches new franchise in Fresno, California; franchise is establishing relationships with recycling organizations, local charities to recycle most materials including metal, yard waste, wood, tires, electronics, clothing
May 11, 2023
EU-funded projects WaysTUP! and HOOP are working to turn urban biowaste--like coffee grounds, meat, fish remains--into high-value products such as biobased polyester, bioplastics, brake pads, cabinets, collagen for animal feed, desserts, pharmaceuticals
May 11, 2023
SABIC opens Pipe Innovation Center in Geleen, Netherlands, devoted to sustainable innovations for plastic pipes across a range of applications; company highlights its longtime activity in advanced solutions for the pipe industry
May 11, 2023
Environmentally friendly chitosan–flax composite developed at University of Stuttgart could replace fossil-based structural materials in applications from furniture to auto parts and skateboards
May 11, 2023
National Waste & Recycling Association appoints Phil Shaffer as VP of chapter management covering Midwestern states, who brings 15 years of management, strategic planning experience; group also hires Kendra Allman as senior director, meetings and events
May 10, 2023
Siegwerk receives honorable mention in 2023 FTA Sustainability Excellence Award competition, recognized within the Innovations in Sustainability category
May 10, 2023
Netherlands' Pryme develops cost-effective pyrolysis process to recycle used plastic with high conversion rate, on industrial scale, with lower carbon footprint; company is building Rotterdam advanced recycling plant, plans to build second plant in 2025
May 10, 2023
Gap releases 2022 ESG Report, highlights include: increased women in STEM positions to 28% from 24%; exceeded 2022 goal by empowering over 2.4 million people to improve their access to clean water and sanitation; various awards, recognitions
May 10, 2023
BASF's OASE blue technology will be used to rover CO2 from flue gas of an industrial company; CO2 will be refined at Messer's planned facility into food-grade quality
May 9, 2023
BASF and trinamiX to partner with fishing gear specialists to promote recycling of used fishing materials into new products; companies to hold events in Seattle area demonstrating potential of circularity
May 9, 2023
Bureau of International Recycling plastics report says materials demand, prices plummet amid low prime values, though recovery unlikely due to high inflation, market uncertainty; group calls for more recycled content to stabilize supply, demand, prices
May 9, 2023
LKQ Corp. HR SVP Genevieve L. Dombrowski honored at MOVES Magazine Annual Diversity Awards for outstanding DEI work benefiting employees and community
May 9, 2023
Li-Cycle, Glencore to build Portovesme, Italy, battery recycling hub, beginning late 2026-early 2027; facility to produce 50,000 tonnes-70,000 tonnes/year of black mass, battery materials, including nickel, cobalt, lithium from recycled battery content
May 8, 2023
New Zealand's natural environments, such as native forests, may be especially vulnerable to biosecurity threats; climate change will affect growing environments, as well as pests and diseases--existing and new--that threaten them: B3 biosecurity report
May 8, 2023
SABIC and Covestro to showcase fully recyclable stand-up pouch made with Sabic BOPE material at Interpack trade event; transparent heat-resistant coating offers broader sealing temperature window, prevents film shrinkage
May 8, 2023
SABIC supports carbon neutrality through Formula E partnership, which aligns with SABIC's BLUEHERO electrification initiative; collaboration aims to advance electric vehicle battery technologies and promote sustainable practices
May 8, 2023
National Science Foundation to establish seven new National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes to promote ethical and trustworthy AI systems, develop novel approaches to cybersecurity, contribute to innovative solutions to climate change, more
May 5, 2023
Recycling Partnership reports its Aluminum Recycling Initiative grants have captured 4.1 million lbs./year of aluminum, three times more than originally estimated; recovered aluminum equals more than 18,750 tonnes of GHG emissions avoidance
May 5, 2023
Rehrig Pacific supplies 162,000 recycling carts to Kansas City, Missouri, in partnership with Dow Chemical, Recycling Partnership; bins are made from post-consumer materials, partially supported from Dow donation of 1.2 million lbs. of plastic resin
May 5, 2023
Ardagh Metal Packaging, Crown Holdings fund new grant for aluminum can capture equipment at single-stream recycling facilities; 2021 grants exceeded expectations, capturing nearly 140 million cans per year, generating over US$2M in recycling revenue
May 5, 2023
European Commission grants merger clearance for Hydro's acquisition of Poland-based Alumetal, a key milestone for Hydro's low-carbon product development; deal set to close in July 2023
May 5, 2023
SC Johnson diverts over 88 million pounds of ocean plastic in partnership with Plastic Bank since 2018; firm used recycled plastic to make bottles in its Windex, Mr. Muscle lines from over 500 collection sites across Indonesia, the Philippines, Brazil
May 5, 2023
At IDDBA event, Amcor to feature two digital experiences that help brands make better packaging choices; ASSET LCA tool assists with data-driven decision making for sustainability, Amplify suggests print and finishing technologies for on-pack messaging
May 5, 2023
Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches Circular Startup Index, a database of more than 500 startups across sectors, industries, geographies; index ‘has already expedited our work, bringing us into contact with potential partners,’ says DS Smith manager
May 4, 2023
Total of 185 investors managing US$10T in assets urge FMCGs, grocery retailers to do more to cut use of plastic packaging amid rising costs, risks; investors say companies should drastically reduce single-use plastic packaging, implement reuse systems
May 4, 2023
WM to build new Nashville, Tennessee, construction and demolition recycling facility at its Southern Services Eco Park, opening by September; facility to accept up to 1,200 tons/day of C&D material, more than 10 times site's current recycling capacity
May 4, 2023
Loblaw to power over 280 locations in Alberta with electricity purchased from TC Energy that is generated by wind, sun and water; company says move is a 'Canadian first' and will cut its nationwide operating carbon emissions by 17%
May 4, 2023
Trivium’s Chief Sustainability Officer Jenny Wassenaar wins Leading Women Award from World Business Council for Sustainable Development; award honors women that display outstanding leadership and dedication to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
May 3, 2023
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India launches eco-friendly steel slag brand Aakar; Aakar supplies steel slag for national highways, bullet trains, and construction projects, reducing carbon footprints and waste disposal issues
May 3, 2023
Borealis unveils new Stelora branded engineering polymer for advanced applications such as e-mobility and renewable energy generation; first commercial application of the product appears in high-heat-resistant capacitor film
May 3, 2023
Borealis introduces Bornewables line Queo, a range of plastomers and elastomers based on renewable feedstock; production site for the new product line is ISCC PLUS certified
May 3, 2023
NOVA Chemical announces milestone in global availability of its SURPASS TX150-A resin, which has been successfully used in biaxial film manufacturing for packaging applications; material is a recyclable alternative to non-recyclable mixed films
May 2, 2023
Hyundai Motor Premieres Commercialized Model of Its XCIENT Fuel Cell Tractor and Vision for Hydrogen Mobility in US
May 2, 2023
H2 Green Steel signs €1.79B 7-year supply deal with Italy-based Marcegaglia; H2's Swedish plant to deliver green steel, made with green hydrogen, to Marcegaglia's European operations
May 2, 2023
Washington Dept. of Ecology asking the public to comment on a proposed rule that establishes enforcement procedures for boosting PCR content in plastic packaging and trash bags, including a method for calculating producer fees; comment period ends July 1
May 2, 2023
Air Liquide enters agreement to supply Cryocap carbon capture technology to decarbonize Holcim cement production site in Belgium, cutting emissions by up to 1.1 million tons/year of CO2; companies have applied for European Innovation Fund support
May 1, 2023
Digital Watermarks HolyGrail 2.0 validates its advanced sortation for separating food-grade and non-food PET waste in industrial environment; trials take place at Wellman/Indorama recycling plant in Verdun, France, using module made by Pellenc, Digimarc
May 1, 2023
PureCycle CEO meets with South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol; company aims to support South Korea's sustainability goals via its PP recycling plant established with SK Geo Centric JV
May 1, 2023
FSC says forestry certification, in addition to preserving forest health and resilience, also prioritizes worker well-being; FSC standards incorporate International Labour Organization requirements for workplace safety and health
May 1, 2023
Scientists develop chemical recycling strategy to enable upcycling of incompatible, mixed plastic waste; process uses dynamic crosslinkers to convert plastics into multiblock copolymers for easier processing: Colorado State University, Columbia University
April 28, 2023
Glencore publishes Ethics and Compliance Report 2022
April 28, 2023
NWRA's Illinois chapter testifies against proposed bottle bill, the State Beverage Container Recycling Refunds Act; group says bill will trigger increased costs for residential recycling, as the most valuable materials will be removed from recycling bins
April 28, 2023
Dow wins CIO 100 Award for its CAS-powered Smart Search tool that expedites R&D processes; US CIO 100 awards recognize 100 organizations driving groundbreaking projects in enterprise IT
April 28, 2023
Slides now available for CalRecycle’s SB 54 April workshop on the topic of covered material; CalRecycle to host an informal workshop for SB 54 on May 31, focusing on source reduction and responsible end markets
April 28, 2023
Koehler Paper, Nissha Metallizing Solutions to showcase new metallized METIVO Advanced packaging paper based on Koehler NexPlus barrier paper at Interpack 2023; product is suitable for metallizing, with oxygen, grease, mineral oil barrier properties
April 27, 2023
Glencore acquires 45% equity stake in Mineracão Rio do Norte and 30% stake in Alunorte in Brazil from Norsk Hydro; deal to give Glencore access to carbon alumina and bauxite, enhancing supply of critical minerals for company's energy transition
April 27, 2023
Elkem to showcase latest product SILCOLEASE UV POLY 125 at Flexo & Labels Summit 2023 in São Paulo, Brazil, May 22-24; new polymer compatible with pressure-sensitive adhesives including peel-offs
April 27, 2023
Sun Chemical wins FTA Sustainability Excellence Award for innovative mono-web protective coatings for flexible packaging; portfolio saves on adhesive, film, processing time and final label weight, reducing environmental footprint
April 27, 2023
Eastman announces first-quarter 2023 financial results
April 26, 2023
EPA orders Chemours to take corrective measures addressing pollution from PFAS in stormwater and effluent discharges from facility near Parkersburg, West Virginia; EPA says site surpassed permitted limits for PFOA, HFPO Dimer Acid in 2018-2023
April 26, 2023
Metsa Group to introduce Metsa Group Plus, a new forest management model for wood supply, in June; model paves way for forestry that respects biodiversity, nature values and a sustainable, intergenerational approach
April 26, 2023
Plastics Industry Association commends FTC's request for comment on Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; while revisions are needed, guide will ideally create clarity, unity on environmental marketing claims
April 26, 2023
Axalta's Abcite 2060 Flame Spray Powder Coating and Self-Priming Kitchen Cabinet Coating win Gold 2023 Edison Awards in Sustainability and Material Science categories, respectively; company's AquaEC Flex wins Bronze in Smart Transportation category
April 25, 2023
Alpla comments on the draft for new EU-wide rules for packaging, noting that a ‘tunnel vision on plastics prevents an objective assessment, sometimes promotes less environmentally friendly solutions and thus damages the goal of reducing emissions’
April 25, 2023
Drax officially ends coal-fired generation at Selby, England, power station; now UK's single-largest generator of renewable electricity, Drax Power Station's four biomass units generated 12.7TWh of electricity in 2022
April 25, 2023
International Fresh Produce Assn. comments on European Commission's proposal on packaging and packaging waste, stressing the importance of appropriately labeled compostables and urging regulators to exempt produce stickers that are less than a square inch
April 25, 2023
Shipt releases 2022 DE&I report, highlighting its investment of US$1M in The Birmingham Promise, which aims to support college funding and mentorship access for students; company also touts its senior leadership diversity, made up of 73% POC and 64% women
April 24, 2023
TNC applauds US administration's steps towards climate-smart management of national forests, with release of first-ever inventory of mature and old-growth forests on federal land
April 24, 2023
ICL announces US$1.55B sustainability-linked revolving credit facility targeting three key performance indicators that align with ICL's sustainability strategy; performance will be assessed by third-party certification during five-year term
April 24, 2023
Yara Clean Ammonia and Yara International plan ammonia collaboration that will support German Hydrogen Strategy; collaboration to include future supply agreement
April 24, 2023
Paptic’s latest Unboxing Sustainability podcast episode features Marko Parkkinen, a serial entrepreneur who invests in sustainable companies
April 21, 2023
Epiroc signs steel mining equipment agreement with SSAB for fossil-free SSAB Zero; battery-electric mine trucks and loaders using recycled steel, enabling zero-emission underground operations, to be delivered Q3 2023
April 21, 2023
C&S Wholesale Grocers releases sustainability report; company formalized sustainability goals in 2020, with focus areas consisting of preserving the environment, eliminating waste, reducing carbon footprint
April 21, 2023
Walmart sponsors Pharrell Williams’ SOMETHING IN THE WATER music festival in Virginia Beach, Virginia, that will celebrate diversity, community, potential; event will feature Walmart Makers Studio, an on-site activation space to highlight Black makers
April 21, 2023
Flint Group confirms its commitment to Science Based Targets Initiative, which is designed to ensure companies commit to combating climate change by agreeing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with science-based targets
April 21, 2023
The Week in Chemistry: US spot PE prices steady in first half of April, prime PP down US$0.01/lb; green methanol popularity grows as companies move to cut emissions, Chinese propane dehydrogenation operators boost production amid rising propylene margins
April 21, 2023
Metsa Tissue receives highest Platinum rating in EcoVadis sustainability and social responsibility evaluation, ranked among top 1% of companies; company scored highly in all four sections assessed, performing best in environment section with score of 90
April 21, 2023
SABIC celebrates five Edison Award wins for innovation; initiatives in food, agriculture, material science and sustainability contribute to three gold and two bronze awards
April 20, 2023
Among US consumers, 88% say advanced recycling processes are recycling, showing Americans view both mechanical and advanced recycling as equally acceptable; 72% believe third-part 'mass balance' measurements are a good way to report recycled content: ACC
April 20, 2023
INX International Ink to display sustainable inks and coatings at interpack 2023 event; company to highlight inks formulated to improve recyclability, functional inks and coatings for food preservation and more
April 20, 2023
Norwegian Labor Union and Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise jointly announce resolution of their Norwegian Hyrdo dispute; impact on production and deliveries to be limited
April 20, 2023
USDA, Dept. of the Interior reveal plans to foster forest conservation, enhance forest resilience to climate change, inform policymaking on ensuring healthy forests on federally managed lands
April 19, 2023
Ahlstrom adds calendering capability at its Hyun Poong, South Korea, filter media production plant, starting operations by Q2; new technology to extend filter lifetimes, reduce costs, energy consumption, emissions, while boosting performance, reliability
April 19, 2023
Chemical recycling for plastic packaging to reach 109,200 tonnes by 2027 worldwide, after growing at 6.0% CAGR from 81,450 tonnes in 2023; chemical, mechanical recycling to produce 43.3 million tonnes of material by 2027 from 35.7 million tonnes in 2023
April 19, 2023
Garnier develops 100% recyclable rPET bottle for its Micellar Cleansing Water All-In-1 for markets in US, France; bottle features previously unrecyclable plastic by Loop Industries, whose depolymerization technology utilizes low heat and no added pressure
April 19, 2023
Lowe's installs rooftop solar panels at 174 locations; company is also partnering with DSD Renewables, Greenskies Clean Focus, Infiniti Energy to help reach goal of 50% renewable energy for its facilities by 2030 toward goal of net-zero emissions by 2050
April 18, 2023
Worldsteel names 10 Steel Sustainability Champions for 2022, including new champions such as China's HBIS Group and South Korea's HYUNDAI Steel Company; Tata Steel and Tenaris recognized for the sixth consecutive year
April 18, 2023
Archroma CEO Heike van de Kerkhof to step down on April 30, 2023; Mark Garrett to serve as interim CEO while board of directors searches for permanent successor
April 18, 2023
Trinseo launches MAGNUM branded ABS resins with 95% bio-attributed content; materials offer at least 50% reduction in product carbon footprint compared to fossil-based alternatives, company says
April 18, 2023
Hygiene product components projected to reach US$126.3B value by 2027, while research prioritizes pulp-based, recycled plastic materials; nonwoven, film, tissue elements for hygiene goods totaled 6.10 million tonnes in 2022, worth US$18.0B: Smithers
April 17, 2023
Greif highlights its GreenGuard sustainable barrier coating in new box for ProBin, a bulk packaging and shipping supplier in the poultry industry; containerboard packaging made using GreenGuard is recyclable, repulpable, company says
April 17, 2023
Primo Water releases 2021 supplement to inaugural 2020 ESG report; highlights from supplement include achieving carbon neutral certification in 2021 via CarbonNeutral Protocol, while advancing clean drinking water infrastructure in vulnerable communities
April 17, 2023
University of Sydney team biodegrades hard-to-recycle PP plastic using two common fungi; process pretreats plastic waste with UV light, reduces plastic 21% after 30 days of incubation, could be used to break down PFAS: study
April 17, 2023
Researchers develop microfluidic device to collect microplastics from water; device uses acoustic focusing, can remove microplastics 10 μm–200 μm in size without recirculation, could be installed in washing machines, factories: Shinshu University
April 14, 2023
Drax's sustainability director outlines company's progress towards delivering positive outcomes for the climate, nature and communities it operates in; he also notes the industry at large must improve communication on sustainable biomass sourcing
April 14, 2023
BASF highlights its corn-based biopolymer ETHERLINE FD P Cat.5e, now featuring in ethernet cables made by LAPP; product is first ethernet cable with a biobased sheathing, company says
April 14, 2023
Evonik's VISIOMER Terra methacrylate monomers now recognized as Certified Biobased Product by DIN CERTO, with up to 85% bio-content; material used in range of applications including adhesives, paints, coatings
April 14, 2023
CalRecycle extends application deadline for the SB 54 ‘Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act’ Advisory Board to 11:59 PM on April 24
April 13, 2023
Berry Global to showcase sustainable packaging solutions at upcoming Interpack show in Germany, displaying lightweighted, reusable and refillable, and recyclable products
April 13, 2023
48forty Solutions’ VP of operations transformation discusses how automation is transforming the pallet industry and benefiting workers, customers and the environment; automation enables shorter processing times, higher productivity
April 13, 2023
Science Based Targets initiative validates West Fraser Timber's emissions reduction targets; validation supports lumber producer's aim to reduce its scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 and scope 3 GHG emissions 25% by 2030
April 13, 2023
Researchers develop eco-friendly method to recover precious metals from thin-film solar cells; method relies on fewer chemicals, takes place room temperature without added heat, can recover 100% of silver, 85% of indium: Chalmers University of Technology
April 12, 2023
APK awards Afry with engineering contract to develop German plastics recycling plant; facility to recycle 40,000 tons/year of plastic waste by Q3 2023, using APK's unique solvent-based Newcycling process for separating multilayer flexible packaging
April 12, 2023
INEOS Styrolution awarded gold rating for its sustainability performance from EcoVadis
April 12, 2023
ACC argues EPA's proposed ethylene oxide limits are overly conservative and lack solid scientific backing; compound is important for medical sterilization, battery development, drilling support, group says
April 12, 2023
Lenzing expands sustainable viscose fiber portfolio globally with launch of carbon neutral Veocel; company to convert existing Asian production capacity for new fibers in H2, is working with Suominen to manufacture nonwoven roll goods using Veocel viscose
April 11, 2023
Scientists develop self-sustaining process to produce chemicals from biomass, for uses such as making biofuels, pharmaceuticals; process extracts levulinic acid from cellulose, reuses one byproduct as catalyst, is powered by combustion of its own waste
April 11, 2023
University of Vaasa study finds life cycle assessment combined with economic models can help companies move toward circular economy; financial burden among waste management stakeholders is imbalanced, and may require subsidies, added collection fees
April 11, 2023
Chemours appoints Dr. Amber Wellman to Chief Sustainability Officer
April 11, 2023
Teknor Apex acquires Nu-Pro Polymers, a developer of PVC compounds based on clean post-industrial streams; acquisition ensures vinyl remains a sustainable option in the plastics manufacturing market, company says
April 10, 2023
INX Director of Global Regulatory Affairs to give presentation at 2023 PRINT UV Conference, highlighting growing trend of regulatory challenges on a global scale; company highlights its INXhrc natural-based inks with reduced regulatory risk
April 10, 2023
Enviva welcomes EU's Renewable Energy Directive III agreement, and that woody biomass continues to be recognized as a renewable energy source
April 10, 2023
World Packaging Organisation highlights its position paper, ‘Sustainability perspectives across the globe’; the position paper is now available for download free of charge
April 10, 2023
Fisher International compares recycled and virgin fibers as companies aim to meet corporate sustainability commitments, consumer preferences; companies should consider paper grades, market application, product functionality, associated emissions
April 7, 2023
WoodMac: Australia's Safeguard Mechanism legislation could trigger spike in carbon capture projects, as gas producers must abate or offset reservoir CO2 emissions from first production; there are now 27 CCS projects in Australia proposed or in development
April 7, 2023
Boston Consulting: Only 6% companies are built for the future; attributes that contribute to future-built companies, regardless of sector, include fully-embedded AI, innovation-driven culture, corporate purpose that integrates sustainability/social impact
April 7, 2023
National Waste & Recycling Association begins accepting applications for Recycling Awards, recognizing companies, organizations, or individuals that have made a significant impact in the waste and recycling industry
April 7, 2023
Natural Grocers partners with Beyond Pesticides to promote The Ladybug Love campaign for Earth Month; fundraising efforts aim to help reduce synthetic pesticide use at local parks
April 7, 2023
Solvay releases 2022 annual integrated report for economic, environmental and societal performance; company has reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 19% in four years
April 7, 2023
Clariant to showcase additive solutions for the plastic industry at Chinaplas 2023 in Shenzhen, China, April 17-20; company to highlight AddWorks PKG 906 Circle and AddWorks AGC 970 G stabilizers that are valuable in plastic film recycling
April 7, 2023
APC wins Flexible Packaging Achievement awards for Meat District Gobbler Patties packaging, which has a neon-style brand mark and ghosted background copy effect, and for McDonald’s 2022 Pokemon card overwrap, which has a repulpable dispersion coating
April 7, 2023
Resolute Forest Products ranks in top 20% in Paper and Forest Products Industry category of 2023 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment; highlights include sustainable forestry, water risk practices, corporate governance, community social impact
April 6, 2023
K-C's three green hydrogen projects with energy partners win places on UK Government's Hydrogen Business Model Strategy shortlist; scheme to kickstart low carbon hydrogen economy by funding first-round allocation of 250MW of electrolytic hydrogen projects
April 6, 2023
Italian tissue firm ICT aims to reduce plastic use through mono-material and recyclable packaging, packaging optimization in product design, recycled plastics, communication through labels; firm cut plastic consumption by over 400,000 kg from 2019-2022
April 6, 2023
Humana releases 2022 Impact Report; highlights include screening 1.24 million people for unment medical and social needs, providing Healthy Food Cards to 710,000 members to assist with buying groceries, cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35%
April 6, 2023
Integrity Council’s newly launched Core Carbon Principles and Program-level Assessment Framework sets rigorous thresholds on disclosure and sustainable development for high-integrity carbon credits, establishes a pathway toward higher ambition
April 4, 2023
Nicklin Transit Packaging invests more than £1M in a biomass heating system at its Wednesbury, England, site; waste from company's manufacturing processes will generate energy to help heat the site's buildings and kilns for manufacturing timber products
April 4, 2023
Recycleye Robotics develops waste sorting sensor which can 'smell' the difference between food and non-food packaging; sensor is located on Recycleye Robotics' grippers
April 4, 2023
Delaware North launches 'Bee the Difference' campaign with The Bee Cause Project for Earth Month; participating locations will offer a bee-themed margarita made with Patron, provide educational AR experiences about the pollination process on an agave farm
April 4, 2023
H2 Green Steel collaborates with Anglo American for low-carbon steelmaking; premium-quality iron ore products from Anglo American's mines in South Africa and Brazil will be used as feedstock for H2's direct reduced iron production process in Boden, Sweden
April 3, 2023
EURATEX welcomes progress of moving new EU Textile Strategy into draft legislation but urges realistic timetable and competitiveness test before adoption; strategy must support textile firms, offer competitive advantage to sustainable, quality textiles
April 3, 2023
Fedrigoni debuts Materia Viva Volume 2: Metamorphosis, featuring mono-material, recyclable paper for various packaging, label applications; papers can be scratch-, grease-, stain-proof, mold- and water-resistant, translucent, metallic, rigid or elastic
April 3, 2023
US Senators reintroduce Recovering America's Wildlife Act that would invest US$1.39B/year in state and Tribal efforts to help endangered wildlife; act would be 'shot in the arm' for agencies to conserve species, their habitats, restore biodiversity
April 3, 2023
US EPA approves waiver requests for two separate California measures to ensure more non-polluting trucks are put on roads and that new trucks stay cleaner longer; a third request for truck tailpipe pollution standards is still up for approval
March 31, 2023
The Week in Chemistry: US spot PE for week of March 20 up US$0.01/lb, PP contracts to rise significantly for the month; Europe chemical companies under investor pressure to transition from fossil fuels, China refining capacity unlikely to change in 2023
March 31, 2023
University of East Anglia team unveils technology that turns beauty products like moisturizer into a paper-like disc; technology can be rehydrated by a drop of water, removes up to 98% of water content, improves shelf life, cuts waste and preservatives
March 31, 2023
AIPIA preparing a funded initiative to minimize food waste; initiative to focus on generating and better using data generated by smart packaging, using active and sustainable packaging to increase shelf life, integrating sensors for better quality control
March 31, 2023
EURATEX supports new Bucharest Declaration committing social partners to support sustainable textiles, clothing, leather and footwear industries in southeast Europe; partners highlight ensuring no worker is left behind in green and digital transitions
March 31, 2023
ROICA by Asahi Kasei to showcase ROICA V550 at Kingpins Show, April 12; ROICA V550 is a Cradle to Cradle-Certified sustainable degradable smart stretch yarn, has been adapted in products by denim brands like Artistic Milliners, Candiani Denim, Prosperity
March 30, 2023
Kährs' durable, vinyl-free, biobased Aware flooring is awarded Nordic Swan Ecolabel; for use in residential and commercial spaces, Aware incorporates natural and recycled materials, looks like wood, and has a durability comparable to that of vinyl floors
March 30, 2023
Verra updates fee schedules to ensure it can continue to deliver high-integrity climate action and sustainable development crediting programs to meet demands of rapidly growing markets
March 30, 2023
Meiji and Ajinomoto collaborating on a new cow feed that they say will help to reduce climate emissions; companies say cattle that consume their product will produce lower levels of nitrogen in their waste
March 30, 2023
In 2022, Resolute Forest Products contributed nearly US$1.3M in donations and sponsorships to organizations, including US$261,000 toward scholarships, bursaries and research grants, US$250,000 to community organizations
March 29, 2023
SFI applauds Canada's Budget 2023 commitment to support forestry sector; it includes a C$197.7M investment in Student Work Placement Program and C$368.4M to renew and update forest sector programs to support jobs in rural and remote communities
March 29, 2023
Globaldata: Carbon management concepts such as carbon assessment, reduction, recycling, trading, green fuels saw slow rise in last few years, but new innovations such as carbon capture and sequestration, green IT will take carbon management to next level
March 29, 2023
Grimshaw Architects to transform Los Angeles Chinatown parking lot into mass timber office building incorporating energy efficient and all-electric systems, on-site solar photovoltaic arrays
March 29, 2023
Yum! Brands’ new packaging policy follows three measures--the elimination of unnecessary packaging, the shift to more sustainable materials and the support of better recycling systems and reusable products; each brand to transition away from plastics
March 28, 2023
New inks that incorporate nanoparticles are able to adjust amount of radiation that can pass through them, University of Melbourne research shows; innovation could help create coatings for buildings with energy-free heating, cooling properties
March 28, 2023
Koch Industries earns 2023 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for Energy Management; GP's Collaboration and Support Center combines data, AI, process control, cloud technology to manage equipment, optimize operations, energy management at GP facilities
March 28, 2023
Esko unveils advanced software solutions in Release 23.03, featuring AI-powered planning and imposition, seamless workflow automation, 3D visualization tools for customers to unlock tangible value and overcome industry challenges
March 28, 2023
Albemarle proposes to acquire Liontown for US$3.4B, advancing strategy to create a sustainable, high-quality supply of battery grade materials amid clean energy transition
March 27, 2023
Ecohelix partners with Sweco, Eurocon Oy and AFRY AB on all-wood construction of a new wood-based biopolymer manufacturing plant; first production plant will be integrated at Domsjö Fabriker´s pulp mill in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
March 27, 2023
American Carbon Registry and Green Assets partner to create Hunter Parks Conservation Fellowship; aim is to expand technical knowledge base for harnessing power of carbon markets for conservation finance
March 27, 2023
Verra at IETA-led European Climate Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, March 28-30, will host side event: 'Lessons from the Voluntary Carbon Market for European Carbon Removals Certification'; it is open to virtual attendees
March 27, 2023
Rengo selected as Environmentally Sustainable Company once again for the fourth ESG Finance Awards Japan, following the previous year; award is given to companies that exceed a certain level of environment-related information disclosure
March 24, 2023
Bioenergy Devco to receive US$30M from climate solutions investor HASI to support development of anaerobic digestion facilities, expand organic waste recycling across US; facilities to convert food waste into renewable biogas, nutrient-rich soil amendment
March 24, 2023
Scientists recycle plastic film while ensuring high recyclate stability; closed loop process starts with emulsified methyl acrylate dried into film, then using ethanol to reobtain microparticles, which can be reused to form various recycled materials
March 24, 2023
Unicharm selected as CDP Supplier Engagement Leader 2022; company recognized on the list for the second consecutive year
March 24, 2023
CF Industries publishes its 2022 sustainability and annual reports; highlights include overview of its carbon capture and sequestration commercial agreement with ExxonMobil to capture and permanently store up to 2 million tonnes of CO2
March 24, 2023
Award-winning large, wooden school in Helsinki has one of the smallest carbon footprints and strong health and well-being results for pupils; Stora Enso's Sylva CLT Walls were used to frame the building
March 24, 2023
Mercer launches Growing forests–Growing a future program to support German forest owners; wood purchasing unit Mercer Holz will provide participating forest owners with seedlings to help replenish their forests amid threats such as pests, climate change
March 23, 2023
US DOE's Argonne National Lab receives US$3.5M to help accelerate battery production, recycling, lower costs; lab's partnered projects include faster, cleaner lithium extraction, extracting lithium from claystone, recovering materials from mine waste
March 23, 2023
Ohio-based plastics recycler Evergreen joins Cyclyx consortium; Evergreen is a supplier of food and non-food grade rPET for global brands
March 23, 2023
Chalmers University of Technology team develops cellulose nanocrystal powder to purify water of pollutants, including textile dyes; filters with powder absorb at least 80% of dyes, which break down quickly, efficiently when exposed to sunlight in system
March 23, 2023
APP Sinar Mas continues dialogue with FSC in preparation to enter FSC Remedy Framework when it becomes effective in July; the pulp and paper company is hoping to bring an end to its disassociation from FSC
March 22, 2023
Bracell innovates, invests in water management practices, now returns approximately 90% of water withdrawn from Tiete River for pulp mill near Lençóis Paulista to river as treated effluent; company also creates ponds to catch rainwater
March 22, 2023
University of British Columbia engineers develop water treatment that permanently removes PFAS from drinking water; process includes filtration with a unique absorbing material, followed by techniques that destroy the PFAS
March 22, 2023
Unifor organizes forest industry rallies in Quebec to raise questions of province on upcoming strategy to stop decline of caribou; union says forestry workers should be included in dialogue to help find long-term sustainable solution
March 22, 2023
Enhanced CSX Carbon Calculator Helps Shippers Achieve Sustainability Goals
March 17, 2023
HBIS and Siemens sign MOU to collaborate on digitized low carbon; partnership projects include developing a digitized factory, energy optimization, and low-carbon manufacturing
March 17, 2023
Aramco and Linde Engineering enter agreement to jointly develop new ammonia cracking technology; partnership will leverage new ammonia cracking catalyst developed by Aramco and KAUST
March 17, 2023
McDonald’s pledges to report on opportunities, risks posed by switching to reusable packaging, including its impact related to single-use packaging and the environment; in response, As You Sow has withdrawn its shareholder proposal with McDonald’s
March 17, 2023
Finland-based Lumene selects Sulapac biobased material for jars of its Nordic-C [Valo] skincare range; outer part of jar is made of wood-containing Sulapac, while inner lining of the jar is made of Sulapac barrier material
March 17, 2023
Circular Online opens submissions for SSPP Collecting competition--showcasing innovative design solutions to capture flexible plastic packaging waste at home--due by April 12; winners eligible to receive Innovate UK grant between £25,000-£50,000
March 16, 2023
Finland-based Sulapac says its wood-based material is a durable, hygienic alternative to conventional plastic for cutlery; made from a side-stream wood flour, the material can be injection molded and used on same production lines as plastic, unlike wood
March 16, 2023
Verallia converting its glass packaging plant in Pescia, Italy, from a combustion process to an oxycombustion on the occasion of the construction of a new furnace; the solution from Air Liquide allows for reduction of CO2 emissions, energy consumption
March 16, 2023
Primo Water Appoints Eric J. Foss to Its Board of Directors
March 16, 2023
Space and Satellite Professionals International Making Leaders Podcast features Planet Labs co-founder Dr. Christopher R. Boshuizen; Planet revolutionized Earth observation industry, expanded access to satellite-based data far beyond traditional sectors
March 15, 2023
Enviva’s Port of Chesapeake receives 'Innovation in Recycling, Reusing, or Repurposing' award from Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council for recycling more than 79,000 pounds of conveyor belt material in just one year at its marine terminal
March 15, 2023
Cleveland-Cliffs and Its Employees Donate to Address Food Insecurity in more than 45 Communities Across North America
March 15, 2023
AF&PA opposes US EPA's final NOx Federal Implementation Plans, says Clean Air Act rule would--for the first time--include seven manufacturing sectors, including US paper mills; AF&PA says rule will harm industry and should exclude paper mill boilers
March 15, 2023
Saving threatened 'natural capital' could translate to nearly US$700B/year of opportunity for businesses through reduced operating costs, usually from reduced need for inputs such as energy, water, fertilizer, raw materials: McKinsey report
March 3, 2023
Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary Thanks the Biden Administration for Invitation to Participate in Roundtable Discussion on Industrial Innovation and Decarbonization
March 3, 2023
In Matter of Weeks, USDOT Sees Significant Moves Toward Stronger Rail Safety Standards and Accountability
March 3, 2023
Solvay’s 2030 climate targets approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative; validation affirms company's targets to reduce Scope 1,2 and 3 GHG emissions
March 3, 2023
P&G highlights six award-winning packaging designs for its Ariel, Herbal Essences, Lenor, Pampers and Air Capsule products; the solutions help reduce plastic and transportation emissions, reuse materials
February 24, 2023
A year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a global fossil fuels bonanza could spark conflicts elsewhere: Greenpeace
February 24, 2023
Euromonitor expects world’s urban population to rise by 29% between 2022-2040 to reach 5.8 billion people by end of period; shift to sustainable mobility has become essential goal for urban development, which includes promotion of low-emission vehicles
February 24, 2023
Heineken publishes combined financial, sustainability report for 2022, highlights include: 18% reduction of absolute carbon emissions in scope 1 and 2 since 2018; 26 of 31 sites in water-stressed areas start water balancing projects
February 24, 2023
EcoSynthetix announces that a key player in the wood panel market has committed to a meaningful step in its implementing of EcoSynthetix’s DuraBind resin for particleboard; DuraBind is a sustainable, biobased solution
February 24, 2023
Siegwerk announces successful certification of its new water-based coating UniNATURE Water-Oil Barrier Coating for single-use paper plates
February 24, 2023
New York's Carnegie Fabrics--producer of plant-based fabrics--expands Biobased Xorel line with three patterns for hospitality environments including healthcare, corporate, multifamily; company's Craft Collection is made of 91% biobased PE from sugarcane
February 24, 2023
Crystal International's apparel factories in Vietnam, China eliminate 100% of textile production waste via recycling, waste-to-energy; China site recycles fabric into yarns, Vietnam sportswear site recycles fabric waste to pillow cores, plastic powder
February 24, 2023
U.S. Announces 200% Tariff on Russian Aluminum, Third-Country Imports ' Coalition Building for Recycling Refunds
February 21, 2023
Dove introduces refillable, reusable deodorant in Canada; the refillable case is made from stainless steel and the refill is made of 96% recycled plastic and is 100% recyclable
February 21, 2023
Sappi meets or exceeds most of its Thrive25 sustainability targets after initial year working toward goals, which align with UNSDGs; over past year, Sappi purposely accelerated efforts to create strong network of teams focused on sustainability ambitions
February 21, 2023
Covestro joins consortium led by FORVIA company HELLA with aim of optimizing sustainability of automotive headlights; Covestro's offerings of sustainable polycarbonate materials include climate-neutral Makrolon RE materials
February 21, 2023
Lucart signs 10-year corporate PPA with Plenitude for renewable energy; agreement covers production of 10 MW wind farm in Abruzzo, with about 18 GWh/year to be used to cover significant share of Lucart plants in Italy, slashing CO2 emissions by around 30%
February 21, 2023
Comerio Ercole--an Italy-based nonwovens machinery company—to present STP Impianti’s new BICOPET facility configuration at INDEX in Geneva on April 18-21; spunmelt facility includes proprietary three-roll Duetto calender, Thermofix unit to save energy
February 3, 2023
Verra launches consultation on proposed revisions to improved forest management methodology; they include extended timeframe for a project to demonstrate that it meets FSC certification requirements, and a corrected formula for quantifying wood products
February 3, 2023
American Cleaning Institute CEO says cleaning product supply chain will remain resilient amid economic challenges; accelerating industry’s innovation and sustainability efforts, advocacy in Congress on ingredient communication are among ACI's priorities
February 3, 2023
Verra addresses criticism of rainforest offset credits with detailed technical analysis; review finds Jan. 18 article by UK's Guardian newspaper and two of the three studies on which it draws contain 'serious deficiencies' and are 'patently unreliable'
February 3, 2023
More than 80% of US investors say firms must be more open about risks, opportunities that shape their standing as 'responsible investments,' and 73% also say they are more likely to invest in a firm that shares its plans for managing those factors: survey
February 3, 2023
US Fish & Wildlife to initiate grizzly bear status review in Northern Continental Divide and Greater Yellowstone ecosystems; decision follows initial reviews on petitions to remove grizzly bear from Endangered Species Act list of endangered wildlife
February 3, 2023
Sylvamo voluntarily completes its first disclosures on climate change, forests, water security with nonprofit Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in 2022; initial scores create benchmark as Sylvamo works toward achieving its 2030 sustainability goals
February 2, 2023
Hormel Foods named to Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list, honoring companies with the strongest reputations within their industries, across industries; company was also recently named to Investor's Business Daily list of 100 Best ESG Companies
February 2, 2023
Unilever among collaborators launching ‘Flue2Chem,' a program to help UK consumer products industry reduce GHG emissions; partnership will work to convert industrial waste gases to create more sustainable chemicals for consumer products
February 2, 2023
Metsa Group recognized as Finland's most start-up-friendly company in 2022 for second year running; entrepreneurship and start-up community Tribe Tampere grants award to large industrial corporations for exceptional collaboration with start-up sector
February 2, 2023
IP supports Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation and Mississippi Center for Justice effort to help historically underserved families keep generational land, conserve working forests through The Mobile Basin Heirs’ Property Support Initiative
February 1, 2023
Resolute's sustainability committee adopts new charter outlining its purpose, responsibilities and procedures; mandate includes developing sustainability strategy and performance, monitoring plans and performance, ensuring continuous improvement, more
February 1, 2023
Australia's New Forests appoints Jeff Briggs as managing director, North America; Briggs will lead business in its next stage of growth to deliver clients strong investment performance, combined with sustainability and climate mitigation outcomes
February 1, 2023
RYAM releases 2022 ESG Progress Update as supplement to its comprehensive 2021 ESG Report; update details progress on disclosed GHG emissions targets, provides enhanced disclosures around energy consumption, water usage, waste management, DE&I initiatives
February 1, 2023
Meijer launches collection of products featuring art of three Black Midwestern artists in celebration of Black History Month, available through Feb. 26; collection includes paintings, digital art printed on decorative pillows, stationery, gift bags, more
January 31, 2023
University of Massachusetts Lowell researchers receive US$1.0M in grants to accelerate plastics recycling; projects include melt mastication for upcycling polyolefin films, and developing hands-on modules to transition toward circular economy
January 31, 2023
ACC highlights activities toward a more sustainable economy through innovative new chemistries; group initiatives include reducing GHG emissions, conserving drinking water, improving air quality, workforce diversity and more
January 31, 2023
Chair of Alupro expects demand for aluminum packaging to remain high, consumption levels to continue and recycling rates to remain strong in 2023; robust legislation in the UK ‘has the opportunity to revolutionise aluminium packaging recycling rates’
January 31, 2023
Amazon sets record for most renewable energy purchased by a single company after growing its renewable energy capacity by 8.3 gigawatts in 2022; portfolio now totals over 20 GW, which could generate enough clean energy to power 5.3 million homes in the US
January 30, 2023
Arkema to showcase portfolio of innovative, biobased polymers for injection molding and 3D printing of eyewear frames at MIDO show in Milan, Feb. 4-6; featured materials include Rilsan Polyamide 11 grades, Pebax Rnew elastomer grades
January 30, 2023
Ohio State University researchers create food waste valorization map; map to help food producers determine costs, footprints for different types of food wastes--vegetable, fat-rich, industrial sludge, starchy--and which should be recycled, composted
January 30, 2023
Plastics Europe and European Plastics Converters launch Operation Clean Sweep certification scheme; program will set common minimum requirements that will be audited regularly with regard to releases of plastic pellets into the environment
January 30, 2023
Germany-based Revalyu Resources to build major industrial PET recycling facility in Statesboro, Georgia, with opening planned for 2024; plant to initially recycle more than 225,000 lbs./day of PET into polymers, chips, can later expand to 450,000 lbs./day
January 30, 2023
Glatfelter launches Sontara EC Green, a 100% cellulosic spunbond wipes substrate; substrate is compostable, can be used to manufacture low-lint fabrics, and is produced without binders, chemicals
January 27, 2023
GlobalData: For restaurants' plant-based menus to succeed, they can't rely on plant-based status alone, but must also perfect high quality, ethical production, sustainable packaging to closely align with preferences of nonmeat eaters/flexitarians globally
January 27, 2023
ArcelorMittal acquires Polish scrap metal recycling business Zlomex
January 27, 2023
Tesco announces large-scale commercial field trial with five major fresh produce suppliers to identify the most planet and cost-effective alternatives to conventional fertilizer
January 27, 2023
The Week in Chemistry: US PE spot prices flat, PP prices up US$0.02/lb for week of Jan. 16; US PET imports hit 1.33 million tonnes in January-November 2022, Europe rPET prices ease from 2022 highs as large brands cut ambitious recycled packaging targets
January 27, 2023
US lawmakers for Maine urge federal government to protect state's forest economy by cracking down on illegal wood imports; they note illegal logging and associated trade globally is valued at US$157B/year and undermines conservation and climate efforts
January 27, 2023
TNC in Michigan holds first public meeting on Keweenaw Heartlands since purchasing more than 32,000 acres from The Rohatyn Group at end of 2022; land will remain open to public under Michigan Commercial Forest Program
January 27, 2023
Dean of OSU's College of Forestry updates Board of Trustees on plans for managing 82,000-acre Elliott State Research Forest; forest will support scientific collaboration that addresses critical questions related to ecosystems, management, sustainability
January 27, 2023
TerraCycle, Casella to collect difficult-to-recycle office supplies for Burlington, New Jersey, residents as part of TerraCycle Home program; special pouch left on doorstep can include items such as Styrofoam, cosmetics packaging, ink cartridges, clothes
January 27, 2023
Michigan State University researchers develop system to potentially recycle wind turbine materials into gummy bears; resin digestion system can selectively process composites into PMMA, fiberglass, and potassium lactate to make candy, sports drinks: study
January 26, 2023
Sasol Italy and Sonatrach Raffineria Italiana announce Hybla Project to build innovative hydrogen and low-carbon syngas production site; facility would be able to capture and reuse CO2
January 26, 2023
Asda proposes changes to operations, including: removal of up to 211 night shift manager roles; 25% reduction in opening hours for all 23 in-store Post Office branches; closing 7 of its 254 in-store pharmacies due to low customer usage
January 26, 2023
Ence partners with Spanish telecommunications company Axion to plant 32,000 trees on more than 26 hectares of forestland near Huelva, Spain, affected by fire in 2019; restoration project is part of Ence's commitment to decarbonization, biodiversity
January 26, 2023
Archroma launches FiberColors range of five dyes developed by upcycling textile waste into new colors; products are made using at least 50% waste-based raw materials and are suitable for cotton, viscose, linen and kapok textiles
January 25, 2023
American Chemical Society announces research showing PFAS can be destroyed by ball milling; process mixes PFAS and additives with metal balls at high speeds, destroying chemical bonds in PFAS and converting them to less harmful substances
January 25, 2023
Evonik launches PlasCO2 project with three partners, dedicated to using CO2 as raw material in production of chemicals such as plasticizers, specialty petrochemicals; German Federal Ministry of Education and Research will provide €1.8M in funding
January 25, 2023
Connecticut governor announces proposal for EPR for packaging; EPR would require packaging producers to take responsibility for the waste materials generated from their products, incentivizing greater recyclability and reuse of materials
January 25, 2023
Sonae Arauco, at EuroShop 2023 in Dusseldorf Feb. 26-March 2, will use its decorative brand Innovus to exemplify how design and technical performance go hand in hand with environmental sustainability, picking up on global retail sector trends
January 24, 2023
Sappi committed to UN Sustainable Development Goal 13, and cutting GHG emissions through working forests; in North America, company sources wood from Maine and Minnesota, where forest carbon stocks have increased 5% and 8%, respectively, from 1990 to 2019
January 24, 2023
Sustana to focus on continuous collaboration with brand owners to increase recyclability of food-grade packaging over next several years; Sustana's strategic partnerships--like with Starbucks, Sonoco, Kellogg’s--have pushed its circularity forward
January 24, 2023
Composting Consortium, managed by Closed Loop Partners, launches a Compostable Packaging Degradation Pilot; project aims to improve data on how certified, food-contact compostable foodware, packaging breaks down at various types of US composting sites
January 24, 2023
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper launches PACK packaging paper, designed for sustainable packaging of toys, other small parts; 75g paper is based on virgin fibers, FSC- or PEFC-certified, offers good heat-sealability, making it suitable for use in pouch packaging
January 23, 2023
Armstrong World Industries named to Newsweek’s 2023 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies; performance indicators focused on ESG areas, and a survey asked US citizens for their perception of a company related to corporate social responsibility
January 23, 2023
Clemson researcher uses pearl millet starch and kudzu vines to create biodegradable food packaging film as an alternative to plastic; research involved use of cellulose nanocrystals from kudzu to reinforce pearl millet starch-based biopolymer films
January 23, 2023
European Paper Packaging Alliance welcomes Italian firms Medac and Burgo as new members; as discussions around EU’s proposed packaging waste regulation heat up, EPPA will make the case for sustainable, renewable, recyclable single-use paper packaging
January 23, 2023
Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund accepting grant applications for projects ranging from improving recreation and trails, restoring public waters and lands, to enhancing privately owned agricultural lands and forests, and protecting wetlands
January 20, 2023
National Geographic Looks into Recycling ' Help Us Tell the Association's Story
January 20, 2023
FSC convenes a group of world’s most advanced technology companies to find solutions to challenges such as how to root out fraud in supply chains, helping smallholders compete in global markets; FSC Technology Consortium includes Amazon, Esri, Microsoft
January 20, 2023
IP's plan to invest US$103M to build two natural gas power boilers at its Cedar Rapids, Iowa, containerboard mill will cut mill emissions by 25% by replacing coal-based steam generators; construction set to begin in Q2, be fully operational by end of 2025
January 20, 2023
Sparkle Innovations nominated for Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year Award; its plastic-free, biodegradable pads have 90% cellulose-based materials, with top sheet, absorbent core, release and wrapping paper, packaging made of cellulose-based fibers
January 20, 2023
Nova Institute to present Cellulose Fibre Innovation award at Cellulose Fibres Conference in Cologne on March 8-9; nominees include banana-based Vybrana from GenCrest Bio Products, HeiQ AeoniQ, Tencel Luxe, Nanollose & Birla Nullarbor, Renewcell Circulose
January 19, 2023
Avery Dennison announces biobased content certification for the majority of its rubber-based hotmelt adhesives by European certifying body TÜV Austria; recognition means adhesives contain at least 20% renewable raw materials
January 19, 2023
Placon’s Environmental Savings Calculator shows customers their GHG emissions savings, water bottles diverted from landfills, US homes powered and number of cars off the road; tool also shows how many bottles are reclaimed for items on Placon's website
January 19, 2023
Gneuss demonstrates OMNIboost Recycling System at Westphalia, Germany, facility; OMNIboost recycles post-industrial and post-consumer PET waste with low bulk density--such as waste fibers, thin films--with shorter times, no need for thermal pre-treatment
January 19, 2023
Enviva appoints John-Paul Taylor as chief commercial officer, Brandi Colander as chief sustainability officer, Roxanne Klein as chief administrative and people officer, and Jason Paral as general counsel
January 18, 2023
Study finds toxic 'forever chemicals' in killer whales; chemicals detected include 4-nonylphenol--used in production of paper, food packaging, textiles, soaps, detergents--which can transfer from mother whale to her fetus: University of British Columbia
January 18, 2023
Digital Watermarks Initiative HolyGrail 2.0 launches a pilot market in France and an open invitation for French operators; pilot will provide real-life data on the value creation potential of digital watermarks for optimal sorting of packaging waste
January 18, 2023
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology produces carbon from ambient CO2; process electrolyzes CO2 into methane, uses pyrolysis to split methane into carbon for making graphene, graphite, carbon black for use in building materials, farming, colorants, batteries
January 18, 2023
Resolute Forest Products launches webpage dedicated to Scope 3 emissions reporting in effort to improve disclosures; new page highlights Resolute's SBTi-validated emission reduction goals, will help partners, stakeholders track progress across value chain
January 17, 2023
Henkel signs five-year collaboration with Shell Chemical to replace up to 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks in manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks based on renewable raw materials; surfactants will be used in Persil, Purex and All laundry brands
January 17, 2023
Tesco’s Director of Plant-Based Innovation Derek Sarno to leave company, will be replaced by Product Director Breige Donaghy; under Donaghy, company commits to drive innovation of plant-based alternatives, develop new ‘veg led’ products
January 17, 2023
England to ban a range of polluting single-use plastics from October; ban will include single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, balloon sticks and certain types of PS cups and food containers
January 17, 2023
Borealis subsidiary Ecoplast Kunststoffrecycling, a polyolefin recycler in Wildon, Austria, receives ISCC PLUS certification; Ecoplast processes about 40,000 tonnes/year of PCR plastic waste into LDPE, HDPE used in plastic films
November 18, 2022
BASF highlights research in the use of microorganisms in processes such as fermentation to produce climate-friendly products; end products can include biopolymers, vitamins and enzymes, crop protection, flavors, fragrances and more
November 18, 2022
LG Chem to construct carbon mitigation facility that will utilize CO2 to produce raw materials for plastics; dry reforming of methane process, a type of CO2 capture and utilization, will enable production of polycarbonates
November 18, 2022
Massachusetts' Baker-Polito Administration awards US$4.2M to support recycling, waste reduction programs across 270 municipalities; fund to help Recycling Dividends Program, pay-as-you-throw programs, wheeled-carts for curbside recyclables, food waste
November 18, 2022
Japanese scientists develop automatable, 'highly sensitive' detection technology for SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater; technology uses COPMAN method to concentrate viral particles in wastewater with coagulant, can detect other viruses: Hokkaido University
November 18, 2022
Scientists develop process to remove ammonia from wastewater to convert it into fertilizer; process could help reduce environmental, energy footprint of fertilizer production, which conventionally accounts for 2% of global CO2 emissions: Drexel University
November 18, 2022
FPAC welcomes launch of new global forestry report at COP27 it says highlights importance of growing national forest-based economies; trade group says report will help advance forestry solutions and policy dialogue in Canada and other nations
November 18, 2022
Sirane says UK's household recycling trial for soft plastics could be good for its RePEat range of pouches, films made of recyclable LDPE; official says soft plastics recycling, in most cases, currently relies on consumers taking items to recycling points
November 17, 2022
Asia Pacific Rayon, Matahari launch textile waste management program as part of Matahari's ESG Sunrise Project; program to reduce 26 tons of Indonesia's textile waste via sorting, tracing, chemical recycling, by initially collecting denim from retailers
November 17, 2022
Verra launches SD VISta Nature Framework Advisory Group; it will guide development of a framework to outline key components of a pragmatic, scalable methodology, and support development of a biodiversity methodology for quantifying conservation benefits
November 17, 2022
Dollar Tree announces new leadership positions, including: Jennifer Bohaty as chief compliance officer; Terence Goods as chief diversity officer; Jennifer Silberman as chief sustainability officer; Kristin Tetreault as chief communications officer
November 17, 2022
OSI and TennGreen Land Conservancy's protection of 620 forested acres along Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau secures critical regional resource for forest carbon storage, expands wildlife corridor for sensitive and rare species
November 16, 2022
Closed Loop Partners launches Circular Services, North America's largest privately held recycler; Brookfield Renewable to invest US$700.0M in Circular to grow US recycling infrastructure for paper, plastic, organics, textiles, electronics, metal, glass
November 16, 2022
Indonesia is committed to sustainable wetland management as part of climate change mitigation efforts, and has restored 3.7 million hectares of peatlands; APP ready to play its part, says executive, emphasizing importance of science-based solutions
November 16, 2022
Rengo completes construction on biomass incineration plant at Amagasaki paperboard, containerboard mill in Japan; Rengo expects to cut city gas consumption by 1.3 million m3/year, reduce CO2 emissions 3,000 tons/year by using papermaking sludge as fuel
November 16, 2022
GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition present results of a California study that looked at two pathways for bag and film recycling--MRF collection and retail Store Drop-off; bulk of data in the report relates to Store Drop-off and consumer access
November 15, 2022
Aquapak introduces Hydropol, a polymer based on polyvinyl alcohol; product offers gas and grease barrier properties when coated on paper and board packaging, and is 100% repulpable in standard pulping systems
November 15, 2022
US national laboratories launch Stor4Build consortium on energy storage for buildings; cost-effective energy storage is necessary for large-scale deployment of renewable electricity, decarbonization, and essential for meeting clean energy goals
November 15, 2022
Environmentalist report America’s Vanishing Climate Forests finds US land management agencies are undermining president's pledge to protect mature and old-growth forests by logging thousands of acres on public lands
November 15, 2022
Conservation groups to rally in front of US Forest Service regional headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nov. 16 to call for end to logging mature and old-growth forests on public lands and demanding a lasting rule to protect them
November 11, 2022
Avery Dennison is newest member of Vinyl Sustainability Council; VSC is reserved for organizations taking leadership role to advance sustainability throughout vinyl industry
November 11, 2022
Unicharm and Sustainable Green Ecosystem Council/PEFC Japan announce conclusion of exchanging memorandum of understanding to jointly promote sustainable forest use and protection
November 11, 2022
USGBC surpasses 100,000 LEED-certified projects globally, including more than 800 million sq. ft. of newly certified space in past year; LEED project registrations have increased by 25% in past year, CEO notes in Greenbuild 2022 address
November 11, 2022
CSIRO and Boeing collaborate on a sustainable aviation fuel roadmap for Australia; Scion’s Dr Paul Bennet appointed to advisory group tasked with exploring feedstock options to inform the roadmap, highlight potential of biofuels for aviation sector
November 10, 2022
Tasmania's largest private forestry management company Forico wins an award for integrating sustainability into its financial decision making at Finance for the Future Awards in London; Forico also among nine nominees to win a Climate Leadership Award
November 10, 2022
Berry Global highlights HolyGrail initiative, which has proved that digital watermarks can increase intelligent sorting of packaging waste at scale; Berry contributed to project by supplying a number of different drinking cups, lids, tubs, tubes
November 10, 2022
Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials joins US Plastics Pact, an organization that provides solutions that aim to drive change, create path toward circular economy for plastics in US by 2025;
November 10, 2022
Nature Conservancy announces launch of a six-year project spanning Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru that aims to transform 3 million hectares of agricultural land into regenerative landscape through ecosystem-based adaptation
November 9, 2022
Reckitt shares research in UK, US, UAE, India on perceptions of health impact from climate change; majority agree climate change and health are linked, rank healthcare and climate change as priorities for government behind cost of living/economic recovery
November 9, 2022
US voters in Nov. 8 elections approve nearly US$8.7B in new funding for parks, climate resiliency, land conservation; it represents the largest amount of new state and local funding approved for conservation since 2016: TPL analysis
November 9, 2022
Pouch-to-pouch concept by Dow, HP Indigo, Reifenhauser, Cadel Deinking and Karlville receives digital product passport using the R-Cycle database, a cross-company initiative to enable traceability for better recycling of plastic packaging
November 9, 2022
INDA requests abstracts for World of Wipes conference in Atlanta on July 17-20, 2023; event to cover energy consumption, digitalization, plastics issue, ingredient transparencies, substrate developments, converting systems, material science, packaging
November 8, 2022
Wine Traders for Alternative Formats issues letter to UK’s exchequer secretary to the treasury highlighting need for glass bottle alternatives to reduce carbon footprint, says bag-in-box, cans, returnable glass bottles, paper bottles, pouches are viable
November 8, 2022
New Zealand government agrees with declaration from members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development that commits members to working together to boost sustainable agriculture and food systems
November 8, 2022
Arbonics says landowners and carbon credit buyers need to understand two key terms used in relation to carbon projects--additionality and permanence; Estonian climate tech startup explains why permanence is relevant to forest carbon projects
November 8, 2022
FSC opens public consultation until Dec. 15 for first drafts of controlled wood revisions; it will hold webinars about the drafts on Nov. 16 and 23
November 4, 2022
Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, to receive Recycling Partnership investment to expand residential recycling access and transform the current community recycling program from an opt-in system to universal distribution for more than 15,000 households
November 4, 2022
Mura Technology announces additional strategic investment from Dow, which will enable it to develop multiple HydroPRS plants in Europe and the US; HydroPRS process is a highly scalable form of advanced recycling for plastics
November 4, 2022
Businesses’ decarbonization commitments up 77% in 2022 but one-third of companies failed to meet decarbonization commitments due in 2021, according to latest CDP disclosure; Bain highlights five actions firms can take to turn green pledges into action
November 4, 2022
Amyris announces partnership with nonprofit group Climate Action, hosting virtual event, 'Under the Influence of Gen Z: The Sustainability Generation'; event focuses on action to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
November 3, 2022
Evonik announces long-term power purchase agreement for wind energy from EnBW, which operates a wind farm in the German North Sea; agreement will enable Evonik to cover about 25% of its electricity needs in Europe from 2026 onward
November 3, 2022
Old-growth logging in British Columbia falls 42% since 2015 to 38,300 hectares in 2021, representing 0.3% of BC's 11.1 million hectares of old-growth; province says logging deferrals protect biodiversity while new management approaches are developed
November 3, 2022
GlobalData: Digitalization in packaging industry could become more influential than sustainability, as companies need to mitigate effects of inflation; digitalizing supply chains will be imperative in ensuring companies can optimize efficiency, automation
November 3, 2022
Renewcell appoints Tricia Carey as chief commercial officer; she previously served as Lenzing's director of global business development, is a seasoned fashion industry executive with over 25 years experience promoting sustainable materials within fashion
November 2, 2022
California attorney general sends letters to seven manufacturers of plastic bags demanding that they substantiate their claims that the bags are recyclable; the manufacturers provide a large portion of bags used by California grocery retailers
November 2, 2022
In response to a report that found that signatories of the voluntary New Plastics Economy Global Commitment will likely miss key 2025 targets for a circular economy for plastic, Greenpeace USA underlines the need for a global plastic treaty
November 2, 2022
Signatories of New Plastics Economy Global Commitment will likely not meet target for using only reusable, recyclable or compostable plastic packaging by 2025, according to progress report; flexible packaging, recycling infrastructure cited as barriers
November 2, 2022
3M and US DOE's Argonne National Laboratory use AI to reduce energy use by 20% for producing meltblown nonwoven materials, such as those in medical masks; process does not compromise materials' quality, uses simulations, machine learning, fluid dynamics
November 1, 2022
Avient's Specialty Inks business introduces Wilflex Epic Rio Ready-For-Use Standard Colors, including 33 new flexible cure inks; product family offers more flexible curing temperatures compared to standard inks
November 1, 2022
APRIL on track to complete another 20-MW solar array at Indonesian pulp, paper mill by 2025, will increase capacity to 10 MW this year, double target to 50 MW by 2030; APRIL launches first fleet of electric buses at Kerinci mill for employee commuting
November 1, 2022
Canadian Produce Marketing Assn. releases nine design rules for plastic packaging tailored specifically for the fresh produce sector; industry members are encouraged to consider incorporating them into their business practices
November 1, 2022
Klabin publishes 2022 public summary of management plan for Parana Forestry Unit, which covers 447,000 hectares; topics include Klabin's social and sustainability policies that highlight importance of good forest management for conserving region's biomes
October 31, 2022
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
October 31, 2022
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
October 31, 2022
BASF hosts first Sustainable Beauty Day event on Nov. 21-23; panels will discuss sustainability topics affecting the personal care industry
October 31, 2022
Solvay receives 2022 Suppliers Partnership Award for Creativity in Implementing Sustainable Practices; company recognized for development of Amodel BIOS PPA, a new partially biobased polyphthalamide for electric vehicle applications
October 28, 2022
Bain: Successful purpose-led brands do three things well, and incumbent businesses should take heed; they recognize value proposition at mass-market price points, build sustainable supply chains, maintain sense of purpose to team members and consumers
October 28, 2022
Dow launches SiLASTIC SST-2650, a recyclable silicone self-sealing tire solutions; product offers high performance and sustainability, company says
October 28, 2022
Austria-based recycling machinery company EREMA Group focuses R&D on recycling solutions with company's new fibers, textiles business unit, particularly for PET; company's current portfolio includes Vacurema, Intarema, and Pure Loop's ISEC evo technology
October 28, 2022
FSC, through its 2022 Furniture Awards, celebrates companies leading the way in Europe with their dedication to offering customers products that come from responsibly managed forests
October 28, 2022
UN-funded study finds polymer, additives manufacturers may face more than more than US$20.00B through 2030 from plastic waste litigation; legal systems are evolving to hold companies liable, as plastic pollution costs society more than US$100.00B/year
October 28, 2022
UK Research and Innovation announces £211.0M of new funds for Faraday Battery Challenge to enhance battery recycling, industry; UK Battery Industrialisation Centre in Coventry welcomes manufacturers, entrepreneurs to improve battery production, recovery
October 27, 2022
BP to acquire Houston-based biogas company Archaea Energy, which Republic Services CEO says will accelerate JV's decarbonization; target operates 50 renewable gas, landfill gas-to-energy facilities across US, producing 6,000 barrels/day of oil equivalents
October 27, 2022
Walmart makes its Circular Connector platform available for free via its Walmart Sustainability Hub; platform is for sharing packaging solutions that are aligned with Walmart's Sustainable Packaging goals, includes nearly 150 publicly available solutions
October 27, 2022
BP to acquire Houston-based biogas company Archaea Energy for US$ $3.30B in cash, US$$800.0M of net debt; acquisition to support customer decarbonization goals, reduce carbon intensity, build on BP's existing biogas business, particularly for US market
October 27, 2022
Walmart announces winners of inaugural Sustainable Packaging Innovations Awards; the winners, which are part of Walmart’s Circular Connector, are Smile Coffee Werks for compostability, Amcor for recyclability, Clorox for refill, DeliverZero for reuse
October 26, 2022
Avantium publishes Life Cycle Assessment data for its plantMPG, a plant-based mono-propylene glycol; assessment shows up to 81% improvement in GHG emissions over full lifecycle compared with incumbents
October 26, 2022
More than 330 businesses call on heads of state to make nature assessment and disclosure mandatory at COP15, the UN Biodiversity Conference; CDP data reveal firms are falling short of the disclosure needed to limit economic, climate, biodiversity risks
October 26, 2022
Bureau of International Recycling urges national governments, international legislators to enact immediate financial aid for recycling industry; current energy, cost-of-living crises in Europe, world have placed 'unprecedented pressure on profit margins'
October 26, 2022
Winners of 2022 SPC Innovator Awards announced; Floter Verpackungs-Service's AirWave PaperWave cushion wins for responsible sourcing, WestRock's KD-Fold mailer wins for design optimization, AMP Robotics' AI wins for recovering Sonoco rigid paperboard cans
October 25, 2022
Solvay to collaborate with Belgium-based IPSIIS, testing use of soda ash manufacturing residues in specialized construction products; Solvay also collaborating with Germany-based Ferro Duo to use inert solids from soda ash manufacture in fertilizers
October 25, 2022
BASF to showcase solutions for home care, industrial and institutional cleaning, personal care at SEPAWA in Berlin, Oct. 26-28; company highlights Lavergy enzymes, Tinopal CBS X optical brightener, Sokalan SR 400 A for energy-saving cold water detergents
October 25, 2022
Nature Conservancy and US eco-labeling organization Salmon-Safe partnering in the Silver Creek watershed in Idaho on the first farm to receive the new Trout-Safe certification
October 25, 2022
Reckitt will attend the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference, COP27, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt; Reckitt will host events from Nov. 8-11 across topics including climate change, public health, insect borne disease, water access, net zero transition
October 24, 2022
Evonik introduces its next generation plastic solutions at K 2022 on Oct. 19-26 Dusseldorf, Germany; products include TEGO Sorb additives, which removes odors that can occur in PCR recycled materials
October 24, 2022
Novamont presents applications for its bioplastics and biobased products at K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany; innovations include high-barrier compostable rigid packaging for fresh pasta, incorporating 60%-100% biobased content
October 24, 2022
Lanxess to showcase portfolio of active ingredients for household cleaners, detergents, personal care products at SEPAWA Congress in Berlin, Oct. 26-28; company highlights Kalaguard SB, a clean-label sodium benzoate preservative for home care
October 24, 2022
ISSA, ISSA Hygieia Network launch campaign aimed at ending period poverty, advancing period dignity; campaign advocates period products should be available in away-from-home restrooms, will support public policies increasing access to menstrual products
October 21, 2022
Chemours and University of Delaware unveil Center for Clean Hydrogen; Center is part of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, a public-private partnership between the US Dept. of Defense, the University of Delaware, Chemours, Plug, NREL
October 21, 2022
Ahlstrom targets a net-zero future as part of its commitment to reducing carbon footprint in line with Science Based Targets initiative; next step is to develop targets in line with SBTi’s criteria and submit them for validation within 24 months
October 21, 2022
Tennessee adds 838 acres to Fall Creek Falls State Park, expanding region's extensive conservation footprint; purchase involved TennGreen Land Conservancy, TNC, Conservation Fund, Open Space Institute, Lyndhurst Foundation
October 21, 2022
Portugal's largest forest-based bioeconomy R&D program, the €14.6M inpactus project led by forest and paper research institute RAIZ, has given rise to 37 patents; Navigator is a participant in project, focused on products, innovations from eucalyptus
October 20, 2022
Flint Group's Dec. 1 webinar on Circular Central Impression (CI) Flexographic Printing will discuss technologies available for printers and converters, highlight Flint Group’s ONECode range of solvent-based inks, varnishes for flexible package printing
October 20, 2022
Assn. of Plastics Recyclers to hold ‘Demystifying PCR Certification’ webinar on Nov. 16; webinar to discuss how reclaimers prepare to get certified, the required resources and the steps involved in the auditing process
October 20, 2022
Billerud, by converting some Verso mills in US, is increasing output of low carbon-footprint cartonboard and, says CEO, 'building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging is the natural choice'
October 20, 2022
ETH Zurich scientists to study biodegradability of PBS-based mulching film; using carbon isotopes, study to determine how much residual PBS remains in soil as microplastics, how much is consumed by bacteria for cellular mass, and how much converts to CO2
October 19, 2022
Scientists develop technique to recycle homogeneous catalysts, which can make chemical, pharmaceutical manufacturing greener, more affordable; technique resolves long-standing challenge in chemistry, to reduce mining, waste from platinum catalyst use
October 19, 2022
Scientists say PFAS contamination should be presumed at more than 57,000 US sites, though that number is likely a 'large underestimation'; contamination most likely at certain industrial facilities, sites of PFAS-containing waste, firefighting foam use
October 19, 2022
Study finds FDA's proposed menthol ban would reduce littering by 3.8 billion cigarette butts annually; cigarette butts are most littered items in the world, are major source of plastic waste, leach nicotine, heavy metals, toxic chemicals into soil, water
October 19, 2022
Ence, as part of its commitment to developing sustainable forest management, has created a technical team to help Spanish landowners with eucalyptus plantations; forest owners in Asturias now have a phone number to request advice on forest management
October 18, 2022
Cyclyx to build plastics recycling facility--the Circularity Center--in Houston area on US$100.0M investment from ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell; facility to start operations in 2024, produce 150,000 tonnes/year of feedstock for ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell
October 18, 2022
Sasol and ArcelorMittal South Africa announce partnership to develop carbon capture technology to produce sustainable fuels and chemicals, and green steel production through green hydrogen and derivatives
October 18, 2022
Reifenhauser spotlights its 100% recyclable FFP2 face masks; masks are monomaterial PP, can be made for up to 99% filtration, have lower CO2 production footprint than conventional masks, were developed by Grabher using Borealis's Bornewables polyolefins
October 18, 2022
FPAC calls NRDC/Nature Canada report on forestry's GHG emissions 'misleading and damaging'; but it calls on government to take Nordic countries' lead in developing climate plans, working with key industries to maximize environmental, economic outcomes
October 17, 2022
Edwards Lifesciences joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council; Edwards’ sustainability efforts focus on greenhouse gas emission reduction, materials and chemical stewardship, package design and innovation, supply chain management
October 17, 2022
Tencel supplies Lyocell fibers to Turkey-based fashion brand MUUN for new capsule collection, which is designed using fabrics containing 100% biodegradable fibers
October 17, 2022
Plant-based pet food company Peterra Kitchen in Brooklyn, New York, launches Thumbprint Cookies Baking Mix for Dogs and Botanical Bark Baking Mix for Cats; mixes are vegan, offer gut-friendly, prebiotic benefits and are packaged in compostable pouches
October 17, 2022
New York's Gov. Hochul signs New York Textile Act to strengthen state's manufacturing; act creates workgroup to increase private investment in, use of New York-produced natural fibers for all sectors, including apparel, health care, home, industrial use
October 14, 2022
World Bank: Climate change poses major threat to China's long-term prosperity, and transition to green economy requires shifts in resources, technologies; China could boost solar/wind power, improve green standards for building sector, among other actions
October 14, 2022
Resolute Forest Products has reduced GHG emissions at its pulp, paper, tissue mills by 85% since 2000, reported carbon footprint to CDP since 2006; in 2021, company integrated eight of 17 UN's Sustainable Development Goals into sustainability reporting
October 14, 2022
Sylvamo releases new 2030 Goals Progress Report, commits to its first ESG report in 2023 with focus on sharing progress transparently and consistently; company measures, reports on three voluntary goals, seven targets to improve impact on people, planet
October 14, 2022
RecyClass, a nonprofit promoting plastic packaging recyclability, traceability of recycled plastic in Europe, approves sustainability of Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives' glossy white polyethylene frontpage, combined with AP901 water-based acrylic adhesive
October 14, 2022
Massachusetts-based Divert and BP sign 10-year, US$175.0M offtake agreement for renewable natural gas from Divert's three upcoming facilities in California, Pennsylvania, Washington; Divert processes 232,000 tons/year of food waste across 10 US sites
October 13, 2022
Mitsui Chemicals, IBM Japan, and Nomura Research Institute form consortium aiming to achieve innovation in response to need for a recycling-oriented society; companies aim to promote use of recycled plastics based on traceability
October 13, 2022
Study of 155 pharmacy leaders finds that 98% say managing cold chain delivery risk is a top priority; respondents use 64% recyclable materials compared to 47% five years ago, while 79% say they expect vendors to make packaging more sustainable: Taylor
October 13, 2022
Scientists recycle plastic waste into superhydrophobic textiles using low-cost, dip-coating method; process dissolves PS, adds silicon dioxide nanospheres, then immerses cotton textile into mixture producing a functional material for oil, water separation
October 13, 2022
Brazilian papermaker Ibema has collected over 3 tons of plastic waste at Embu das Artes mill for recycling into PCR resin; employees place plastic waste into 1,000-liter plastic buckets, and site will soon be able to collect sludge, post-production waste
October 12, 2022
DIC publishes 2022 Integrated Report, highlighting financial performance, sustainability initiatives and new 2030 vision
October 12, 2022
Reckitt lists first cohort of grassroots social enterprises to join its Fight for Access Accelerator program in Brazil and South Africa; groups were selected for their commitment to improving local community access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene
October 12, 2022
BASF Mercedes-Benz, Pyrum Innovations and WITTE Automotive announce successful creation of a closed material cycle from scrap tires to new plastics; recycled-based pyrolysis oil and biomethane are combined to create virgin-quality plastic
October 12, 2022
Ecosurety and behavior change charity Hubbub launch #InTheLoop open-source toolkit; toolkit is an in-depth guide for local authorities on how to roll out successful recycling-on-the-go campaigns, uses insights gathered from seven previous UK trials
October 11, 2022
Avantium's Catalysis business unit to expand business to focus on R&D solutions for sustainable chemistry; unit will target the emerging markets of green hydrogen, chemical plastic recycling, absorption, sustainable chemical building blocks
October 11, 2022
Stora Enso launches Sylva, a mass timber building kit comprising pre-manufactured, custom-made solutions delivered just-in-time to builders; kit enables faster construction, more efficient raw material use, lower costs and emissions than concrete, steel
October 11, 2022
Avient to feature new formulation of Polystrand continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites made with more than 95% PCR PET at upcoming Composites and Advanced Materials Expo
October 11, 2022
Intertek joins CEFLEX to help build the flexible packaging circular economy, promote the development of recycling technologies in Europe; Intertek’s assurance, testing and certification services can be applied across the recycled plastic value chain
October 10, 2022
Aquapak publishes whitepaper demonstrating effectiveness of Hydropol PVOH-based polymer for use in paper packaging as an oil and grease barrier; material also retains 100% end-of-life recyclability of paper products
October 10, 2022
Dow and US university researchers develop 'breakthrough' process to transform PE plastics into PP; scalable method upcycles PE with over 95% selectivity into propylene by using catalysts to dehydrogenate PE, attach propylene groups at reactive sites
October 10, 2022
Braskem introduces Wenew, a new global circular economy concept encompassing company's recycled-based polymers and chemicals, educational initiatives and technologies that support circular economy; initiative will be represented by new logo
October 10, 2022
Members of US Congress request EPA to create standardized labels for recycling bins, as 62% of Americans worry about incorrect sorting in bins; Leave No Trace program's standardized labels led to recycling level increase of 100% at several national parks
October 7, 2022
Dow Chemical receives Leading Disability Employer Seal from National Organization on Disability for sixth consecutive year; award recognizes achievement of strong talent outcomes for people with disabilities
October 7, 2022
INEOS Styrolution introduces two new Terluran ECO grades, a fully bio-attributed ABS polymer; new grades include ISCC-certified renewable feedstocks, enabling a reduced CO2 footprint
October 7, 2022
Givaudan and University of California, Berkeley, publish white paper providing information on emerging technologies in creation of alternative proteins; in the near future, technologies could include cultured meat, Mycelium biomass fermentation
October 7, 2022
Borealis collaborates with Bockatech, creator of EcoCore injection molding technology, to create lightweight, thin-wall PP packaging and reusables; Borealis contributes resins from Bornewables, Borcycle C and Borcycle M portfolios
October 7, 2022
Mary Kay announces recipients of its Young Women in STEAM Grants; program aims to expand young women's access to pursuing STEAM fields
October 7, 2022
Consumption of primary processed wood products expected to grow 37% to 3.1 billion m3 of roundwood equivalents by 2050; increase will be at least 8% higher in a bioeconomy scenario when mass timber and manmade cellulose fibers are considered: FAO report
October 7, 2022
Estee Lauder participates in UN General Assembly 2022 in New York as part of ELC's sustainability efforts; ELC partnered with UN Foundation to host The Power of Partnerships: Advancing Gender Equality and Impacts, an event supporting advancement of women
October 7, 2022
Flexible Packaging Assn. opposes New Jersey Senate Bill 2145, which aims to prohibit the sale, distribution and import of certain products marketed as recyclable, unless the Dept. of Environmental Protection determines that products are widely recycled
October 6, 2022
Australia's environment minister, in Threatened Species Action Plan, pushes for 30% of country to be protected within 10 years; Victoria is ahead of that target, with at least 34.7% of its land mass protected, says Victorian Forest Products Assn. CEO
October 6, 2022
Native timber harvesting area in Victoria, Australia, is now less than 2% of state's public forests; government is undermining industry confidence that it can guarantee timber supply until 2030 for state's remaining mills: Victorian Forest Products Assn.
October 6, 2022
Recycleye's technical sales manager and tech lead for machine learning win letsrecycle.com's 35 under 35 Awards; prize recognizes 'rising stars' in waste management industry who are under the age of 35, show professional excellence, promote innovation
October 6, 2022
Kraft Heinz completes three full sessions of the APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability Training Program; the program identifies potential areas of improvement, encourages innovation in both package design and recycling process equipment
October 5, 2022
Seabin Project's 'floating garbage bins' skim plastics, debris from harbor water before they reach ocean; bins capture 90,000 plastic bags/year for less than US$1/day, and include smart technology, water sensors, modems for cloud-based, IoT connectivity
October 5, 2022
UNECE marks 75 years of work on forests with planting of 75-tree forest in San Marino to promote sustainable cities; its Trees in Cities Challenge is a global movement to restore, protect, maintain trees to make cities greener, more sustainable, resilient
October 5, 2022
Mars to offer specially designed, recyclable, trick-or-treating bags throughout October as an expansion of Rubicon Technologies’ existing Trick or Trash campaign; bags include a prepaid postage stamp and are used to tackle wrapper waste via recycling
October 5, 2022
Schreiner MediPharm has developed new sustainable functional labels that use recycled, renewable raw materials, reduce CO2 emissions; new labels include Pharma-Tac label for infusion bottles, Autoinjector-Label for injection systems
October 4, 2022
Survey finds 90% of European respondents say companies should be held responsible for non-sustainable packaging; 53% say companies should only use '100% recyclable' packaging, 52% want more recycling in public areas, 50% want more deposit return programs
October 4, 2022
Constantia Flexibles to hold free webinar, 'The power of aluminum in flexible packaging,' on Oct. 11; speakers will include head of business development from aluminum supplier AMAG, VP of lidding at Constantia, managing director of recycler PreZero Pyral
October 4, 2022
INEOS to collaborate with injection molding machinery maker Haitian, offering demonstrations of molding with INEOS' sustainable Novodur ECO ABS material at the K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany, Oct. 19-26
October 4, 2022
Global Bioenergies marks end of four-year Rewofuel project that partnered several European industries to demonstrate conversion of wood residues into sustainable high-performance components for vehicle and aviation fuels; project received €13.8M from EU
October 3, 2022
BASF renews ISO quality, environment and energy certifications for manufacturing sites in Düsseldorf-Holthausen and Monheim am Rhein, Germany; sites produce ingredients for company's Personal Care business
October 3, 2022
Dow to share industry insights and expertise in transportation, flooring, roofing and silicone elastomers solutions at 2022 International Elastomers Conference on Oct. 10-13 in Knoxville, Tennessee
October 3, 2022
Chemours announces US$200M investment to expand capacity and advance technology for its Nafion ion exchange materials, supporting the hydrogen economy; investment will support demand for a range of clean hydrogen energy applications
October 3, 2022
KBA presents Green Dot Award 2022 to Estonia-based offset printer Kroonpress for its contributions to sustainable printing with its Greenline Print, a CO2 label to calculate, classify greenhouse gas emissions of printed products over their lifecycle
September 30, 2022
Dow Chemical awarded 5 Stars by HACR Corporate Inclusion Index in the areas of employment and governance; HACR Index focuses on Hispanic inclusion in organizations
September 30, 2022
Symrise receives BSB award for its Crinipan PMC green anti-dandruff ingredient; product recognized for strong positive impact on the environment and 100% natural-derived, mass balanced RSPO raw materials
September 30, 2022
Printpack and Pregis to collaborate on introduction of Preserve PE Advanced Recycled Content Polyethylene Pouch; product features Pregis Performance Flexibles Renew series sealant film made with ExxonMobil Exxtend advanced recycled resin technology
September 30, 2022
Female-founded circular bioeconomy startup traceless, which offers a sustainable alternative material to plastic and bioplastic, wins Deutscher Gründerpreis 2022 in Startup category; award aims to foster a positive entrepreneurial environment in Germany
September 30, 2022
US Fish and Wildlife Service reopens public comment period on proposed critical habitat rule for coastal marten; based on input from Yurok Tribe and Green Diamond, agency is now considering excluding an additional 40,208 acres from final designation
September 30, 2022
Two new Horizon Europe projects STAR4BBS and BIORECER focus on development of innovative certification schemes, labels for bio-based feedstock; aim is to address urgent need for harmonization of schemes, increase transparency of global and EU trade flows
September 30, 2022
WEPA announces cross-location clean-up campaign, a joint initiative of WEPA Group and WEPA foundation, and investment in local reforestation projects; about 200 employees across 14 European sites aided conservation projects, such as clearing river banks
September 30, 2022
CFI reviews sustainable synthetic fibers featured at Techtextil; fibers include FilamentFactory’s degradable PET, Nexis Fibers' PA610 made from castor oil, Kaneka’s biodegradable PHBH fibers made from cooking oil, Antex's PEF for landfill degradation
September 29, 2022
Sofidel receives Sustainalytics ESG low-risk rating score of 13.6, ranking first in the Household Products category; Sofidel recognized for its commitment to biodiversity, transparency and anti-corruption strategies
September 29, 2022
University of Oklahoma study to explore use of CO2 to make acrylic acid on US$677,925 grant from the US Department of Energy; acrylic acid is a component of many household industrial products such as disposable diapers, clothing, plastics
September 29, 2022
Avient to showcase sustainable thermoplastic elastomers, including biobased materials for automotive applications at SPE TPO Global Automotive Engineered Polyolefins Conference in Troy, Michigan, Oct. 2-5
September 29, 2022
Solvay commits to One Planet sustainability plan at Rosignano facility in Italy; commitments include reductions in freshwater consumption, energy use, emissions while increasing recycling
September 28, 2022
Interstate Waste Services acquires New Jersey-based Cipollini Carting and Recycling; Cipollini is a non-hazardous solid waste, recycling collection provider serving residential, commercial customers throughout northern, central New Jersey
September 28, 2022
KW Plastics' Alabama facility to supply Clean Planet Energy with HDPE, PP plastic scrap at planned Alabama ecoPlant; Clean Planet's new facility to process up to 20,000 tons of plastic residue for converting into petrochemical feedstock, low-sulfur fuels
September 28, 2022
Forest canopy leaves are not able to cool themselves below surrounding air temperature, likely meaning carbon uptake of trees will be compromised in a warmer, drier climate: OSU-led study
September 28, 2022
Latest EY Global Climate Risk Barometer shows companies are doing more to disclose climate risks, but many are failing to act on decarbonization; barometer examines efforts of more than 1,500 businesses in 47 countries
September 27, 2022
Sun Chemical to present portfolio of solutions for packaging, narrow web, tag, and labels at PACK EXPO International in Chicago, Oct. 23-26; products include SunSpectro Solvawash GR and FL deinkable solvent-based inks that support packaging recycling
September 27, 2022
LyondellBasell announces new executive VPs across five business units, effective Oct. 1, 2022; in addition company has appointed executive VPs for Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, Operational Excellence and HSE, People and Culture
September 27, 2022
Givaudan highlights success of responsible sourcing initiative in Egypt for jasmine flower; initiative has introduced sustainable agriculture techniques to 240 jasmine producers, including use of organic fertilizer and composting
September 27, 2022
Aquapak funds PhD students at University of Portsmouth to study marine pollution from plastic packaging; projects will focus on enzymes and processes for recycling, biodegradable food packaging, microplastic pollution, role of ‘design for circularity’
September 26, 2022
American Forest Resource Council, American Loggers Council, firefighters and recreational groups welcome senators' introduction of Promoting Effective Forest Management Act of 2022; law is aimed at reducing catastrophic wildfires, improving forest health
September 26, 2022
P&G's PureCycle Technologies, Cincinnati Bengals to collect more than 150,000 pieces of plastic waste during season's home games; technology processes PP waste from souvenir stadium cups, food containers to produce ultra-pure recycled plastic
September 26, 2022
More than 60% of US voters agree government should make permitting process more efficient for clean energy infrastructure projects; Bipartisan Policy Center/Morning Consult poll finds finds 61% of voters support permitting reform, with only 13% opposed
September 26, 2022
National Park Service leaders, members of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and land conservation partners mark National Public Lands Day by celebrating ongoing efforts to protect North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway around Waterrock Knob
September 23, 2022
Dow announces agreement to supply INNATE TF PE Resins for Tenter Frame Biaxial Orientation; materials will be used in recyclable refill bags for Thailand-based Shokubutsu Monogatari’s shower cream
September 23, 2022
Lucart receives €101M loan from pool of banking institutions; sum available is intended to support investments in the circular economy, implementing plants and machinery in the production chain that have greater efficiency for water and energy resources
September 23, 2022
Reckitt addresses water stress at UN General Assembly, highlighting partnerships that have made 2.7 billion litres of water accessible; Reckitt also spotlights support for healthcare access, new NFT collection to raise funds for female-led enterprises
September 23, 2022
Oklahoma-based Superior USA Waste acquires Harley Hollan, a solid waste management company based in Tulsa; Harley Hollan offers commercial collection services, industrial and construction roll-off services, recycling, and a transfer station
September 23, 2022
Givaudan and LanzaTech to collaborate on development of sustainable fragrance ingredients from renewable carbon; partnership will leverage LanzaTech’s process to convert emissions to ethanol, a building block across a range of consumer goods
September 22, 2022
BASF enters agreement to license, commercialize technology from US-based RiKarbon, which enables upcycling of bio-waste into biobased emollients for personal care applications; BASF plans to launch technology to market in 2024
September 22, 2022
CDP report evaluates level of alignment on the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures among S&P 500 companies; of the 80% that responded, 55% were 90%-99% aligned with key recommendations, while only 14% provided information on all questions
September 22, 2022
Burgo piloting green energy at Ardennes coated freesheet paper mill in Belgium, aims for mill to be carbon-neutral, energy self-sufficient in four years; mill will produce thermal energy from cellulose processing, install 12-MW solar array, use biomass
September 22, 2022
Sofidel launches new commercial for its Regina brand, 'How We Met,' featuring a roll of paper going around the world; commercial reinforces Sofidel's sustainability principles, using Virtual Set technology to reduce emissions and production times
September 21, 2022
Salesforce introduces Net Zero Marketplace, a platform for purchasing third-party rated carbon credits; at launch, Net Zero Marketplace will offer nearly 90 projects across 11 countries throughout Africa, Australia, Europe, Latin America and the US
September 21, 2022
Encore joins Science Based Targets initiative, commits to having its emissions targets validated by SBTi in line with Paris Agreement; Encore aims to reduce Scope 1, 2 GHG emissions 46% by 2027, plans to submit net-zero target for validation through SBTi
September 21, 2022
New biodiversity finance and conservation commitments unveiled at high-level event on sidelines of UN General Assembly; Germany increases global biodiversity funding by €0.87B to €1.5B/year, 16 nations endorse 10-point plan for financing biodiversity
September 21, 2022
LEONHARD KURZ receives bronze medal in EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment Report by achieving above-average results in four audited areas, environment, labor and human rights, ethics, sustainable procurement
September 20, 2022
Conservation Fund receives US Fish and Wildlife Service Land Protection Award, which recognizes outstanding achievements in land protection in and around National Wildlife Refuge system
September 20, 2022
Sofidel's Regina brand wins Bronze Effie in the Household Care Products category at 2022 Effie Awards Italy for its online advertising campaign, Sosteniamo; campaign presents brand's sustainability efforts in water and energy savings, reducing emissions
September 20, 2022
Wildlife Conservation Society funds TNC's oak restoration work in North Carolina's Silver Run Preserve; it will be a 'living laboratory' to illustrate climate-informed forestry that could be replicated across millions of acres in Southern Appalachians
September 20, 2022
IFG, Omya to study Omyafiber additive for fibers, nonwovens; it successfully trialed in PP, PLA staple fibers, can be used in recyclable materials, can replace TiO2, lowers polymer sealing, bonding temperatures, is approved for apparel, food contact use
September 19, 2022
Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings to introduce, co-sponsor Global Aluminum Can Sustainability Summit in Rome, Sept. 13-14; US-based Can Manufacturers Institute is a partner in organizing event, which will focus on sustainability of beverage cans
September 19, 2022
Natural climate solutions can mitigate 15% of Minnesota’s annual carbon emissions; new Climate Action Framework highlights how planting more trees, restoring prairies and wetlands, improving agriculture can help state meet emissions-reduction goals: TNC
September 19, 2022
Lanxess to showcase range of pigments for construction materials at bauma 2022 trade show in Munich, Oct. 24-30; company will focus product solutions for sustainable building and long-lasting concrete coloring
September 19, 2022
Nice-Pak publishes 2022 Environmental and Social Impact Report with sister company PDI; highlights are increasing year-over-year percentage of plant-based wipes, launching SecureFLUSH technology for wipes that disperses five times faster than toilet paper
September 16, 2022
Dow to introduces silicone and organic sealing systems for building applications including weatherproofing, insulating glazing and more at glasstec 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany, Sept. 20-23
September 16, 2022
US Forest Service adds 1,247 acres in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, acquired by TPL from Lyme Timber in November 2021, to Ottawa National Forest; conservation of the land will benefit environment and outdoor enthusiasts
September 16, 2022
New Horizon Europe research project Biorecer aims to ensure best possible environmental performance and traceability of biological feedstock for biobased industries; it will also assess impact of certification schemes on consumers, industry stakeholders
September 16, 2022
Purdue researchers to assess global biodiversity by collecting sound waves using technologies such as sensors on satellites, space station; NASA project specifically focuses on developing plant-animal diversity models for four types of forested ecosystem
September 16, 2022
Avient to feature Hammerhead Marine Composite Panels at upcoming IBEX trade event in Tampa, Florida, Sept. 27-29; continuous-fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite sandwich panels offers weight savings of more than 50% compared to plywood
September 15, 2022
Covestro develops new technology that can weaken bond strength of PU adhesives used in laminating multi-layer film packaging; process enables separation of packaging materials, allowing for easier recycling
September 15, 2022
Orthex begins using renewable raw materials to produce SmartStore Compact and Compact Clear storage boxes; mass balance approach will mix renewable materials with fossil materials in the raw material production process, reducing fossil-based plastic
September 15, 2022
Wetland restoration 'critical' to meeting Chesapeake Bay cleanup goals, but only 9,000 acres of current 85,000-acre restoration target have been addressed; Eastern Shore landowners support restoration but many are unaware of programs available: study
September 15, 2022
DHL Supply Chain to invest £500M over next five years in India to boost capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives; warehousing to increase by 12 million-sq-ft., workforce to double by 2026, while city fleet to convert to green fuel, EVs by 2025
September 14, 2022
Ikea US, energy services provider SunPower launch home solar offering for Ikea Family loyalty members in California; offering comes in four packages that include various combinations of solar power, energy storage, electric vehicle charging
September 14, 2022
Berry Global achieves two certifications to aid monitoring, reduction of carbon footprint at Suzhou, China, facility; renewables-powered site manufactures spunbond, spunmelt nonwovens for baby diapers, face masks, filtration media, surgical gowns, drapes
September 14, 2022
Wepa will use recycled cardboard and miscanthus as new raw materials for hygiene paper; Wepa's mach m!t PURE, Satino by WEPA PureSoft will debut products using recycled cardboard, while BlackSatino GreenGrow will use miscanthus cellulose, recycled papers
September 14, 2022
Stora Enso, Huhtamaki, UK-based recycler Co-cre8 launch Cup Collective, an industrial-scale paper cup recycling program; initiative aims to recycle half a billion paper cups in first two years, starting with collection bins in Brussels, Amsterdam areas
September 13, 2022
TerraCycle launches home subscription service in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, which collects waste that local recyclers will not accept curbside; materials accepted include eyewear, PPE, toys, cigarette butts, any plastic, cosmetic, pet food packaging
September 13, 2022
US EPA selects University of North Carolina Chapel Hill as pollution prevention (P2) grant recipient; P2 grants let states, Tribes provide businesses with technical assistance to help them develop, adopt P2 practices and reduce business, liability costs
September 13, 2022
RecyClass, Assn. of Plastics Recyclers reinforce their collaboration to drive worldwide harmonization of plastic packaging recyclability through a shared vision of science-based design for recycling guidelines and protocols for recyclability assessments
September 13, 2022
Metals recycler Nth Cycle begins commercial operations of OYSTER, which uses only electricity, carbon filters to recover minerals from metal-containing waste; company is currently processing black mass from batteries, nickel MHP for car manufacturers
September 12, 2022
International research on world's largest tree group will help guide future conservation of tropical and subtropical rainforests as well as predicting how certain plants will respond to climate change
September 12, 2022
INVL Sustainable Timberland and Farmland Fund II's forest holdings in Lithuania attain FSC certification; requirements include not conducting commercial activities on at least 10% of forest area, to protect biodiversity, sensitive and protected species
September 12, 2022
University of Illinois Chicago researchers convert 100% of CO2 captured from industrial exhaust into ethylene, a key building block for plastics; system produces 1 tonne of ethylene from 6 tonnes of CO2, is carbon negative when used with renewable energy
September 12, 2022
Global Aluminium Can Sustainability Summit, Sept. 13-14 in Rome, will bring together more than 100 leaders across the beverage can value chain with a focus on decarbonization of aluminum production and global standardization of measuring recycled content
September 9, 2022
Crown develops Libra can that weighs less than 10g; the can commemorates partnership between Crown’s R&D and Customer Technical Services teams and its customers, which resulted in a 4% global average reduction in its standard 12 oz. can weight in 2021
September 9, 2022
California passes bill for battery-embedded e-waste processing costs; consumers to be charged point-of-sale fee for products containing batteries that require tools to remove, including medical devices, energy storage systems, vaping devices
September 9, 2022
Baby care and feminine hygiene brand Eco by Naty announces recent awards; brand won UK Loved by Parents Awards for best premium nappy, named best plant-based disposable diaper by US-based Babycenter and awarded best eco-products 2022 by French Magic Maman
September 9, 2022
Cummins expanding PEM electrolyzer manufacturing capacity at Oevel, Belgium, factory to 1 GW; project to help Cummins develop new PEM electrolyzer cell stacks to power large-scale hydrogen production systems
September 9, 2022
Lenzing signs 20-year electricity supply contract with Austria-based green power producers Enery, Energie Steiermark to finance Deutschlandsberg photovoltaic plant; solar power to supply 5.5 MWpeak capacity to Lenzing fiber, pulp plant starting Q4 2023
September 8, 2022
Enel X, Intesa SanPaolo and Lucart partner to promote sustainable distribution; initiative to enable companies distributing Lucart products through photovoltaic system installation, electrification of vehicle fleets, financing linked to sustainable goals
September 8, 2022
Kroger publishes 2022 ESG report, highlights include: 40% of in-scope Our Brands product packaging meet company's definition of recyclable; achieved 9.1% reduction in GHG emissions in 2021 over 2018 baseline; reduced food waste in retail stores by 18.9%
September 8, 2022
First Quality enters three-year agreement to source carbon-free electricity for all of its four manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania; move will reduce First Quality’s Scope 2 GHG emissions by 267,000 metric tons annually
September 8, 2022
DITF and Germany's Heraeus Precious Metals develop washable, antimicrobial AGXX particles to use in lyocell fibers, nylon, textile coatings for healthcare sector; AGXX meets ISO standards, does not release metals, prevents odors, microbial resistance
September 7, 2022
Recycling organizations NRC, NEWMOA publish ‘Model Minimum Postconsumer Recycled Content Requirements for Plastic Products and Packaging Legislation,’ which provides a potential basis for state legislative action and encourages a circular economy
September 7, 2022
Multi-state coalition calls on the federal government to reduce the purchase of unnecessary single-use plastics and packaging; coalition says the General Services Administration should prioritize the purchase of sustainable alternatives
September 7, 2022
Old forests with big trees and a diversity of tree sizes and species can buffer effects of climate change for some bird species; OSU-led research finds some species tend to do better in locations with cooler microclimates
September 7, 2022
Nike debuts Nike Forward, a needle-punched fleece production platform to reduce carbon footprint by 75% compared to traditional knit or woven fleece; line contains 70% recycled content, is made without zippers, aglets, extra trims to enhance recyclability
September 6, 2022
UBQ Materials announces its UBQ Powder has been verified by UL Environmental Claim Validation, containing a minimum of 100% PCR recycled content; product is a biobased and climate-positive thermoplastic that can integrate into standard manufacturing
September 6, 2022
Unicharm has donated 1.5M Japanese yen to Ukraine through its matching fund, an internal system aiming to support areas affected by disaster; company will continue support in cooperation with the Japanese government and trade associations
September 6, 2022
BASF enters agreement to purchase pyrolysis oil made from mixed plastic waste by ARCUS Greencycling, which will expand its capacity in the coming years; BASF will use the pyrolysis oil as a raw material for its Ccycled products
September 6, 2022
4evergreen Alliance releases its ‘Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-Based Packaging for Recycling’; the guidance reviews pertinent regulatory and institutional frameworks in the EU
September 2, 2022
Fraunhofer researchers develop process to obtain ethyl acetate from whey in place of fossil-based raw materials; ethyl acetate can be used in production of environmentaly friendly adhesives
September 2, 2022
Klabin announces production of potassium sulfate from ash generated from boiler operations; new technology enables recovery of potassium from ash, supporting end markets including fertilizers
September 2, 2022
Sulzer acquires minority stake in CELLiCON, developer of a sustainable biopolymer technology, supporting Sulzer's growth path in renewables; technology reduces traditionally high costs, footprint associated with nanocellulose
September 2, 2022
Aramark debuts collegiate food concepts for fall 2022 that offer alternative meat options, sustainable packaging; adopters include University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State, Virginia Tech, Universities of Iowa, Arizona, Virginia
September 2, 2022
Biden-Harris Administration, Dept. of Energy issues information request to help expand Li-ion battery recycling programs; DOE seeks industry, recycler, retailer guidance for US$335.0M in investments to accelerate collection, logistics, processing
September 2, 2022
Lafayette College in Pennsylvania installs Atlas Reverse Vending Machine, in partnership with Coca-Cola, Bon Appetit; machine accepts plastic bottles, aluminum cans, crushes contents for space-saving, transportation, rewards user for high recycling rates
September 2, 2022
Stora Enso, Peab Asfalt pave area of Sunila pulp mill in Kotka, Finland, with asphalt that replaced part of fossil-based bitumen with kraft lignin from wood, a byproduct of pulp production at mill; mill has capacity of 50,000 tonnes/year of kraft lignin
September 2, 2022
IP, North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and partners fund purchase of 265 acres with mature floodplain forest and upland hardwoods for conservation; area is rich in wildlife, providing nesting habitat for birds, including federally threatened wood stork
September 1, 2022
New Zealand bio-innovator Plentyful to build Marton facility to convert organic waste into compostable, reusable, recyclable PHA biopolymer for food packaging, medical, agricultural products; facility to use Full Cycle Bioplastics' patented technology
September 1, 2022
Carbios appoints Pascal Bricout as chief strategy and financial officer, where he will oversee management, organization of company's finance division; he previously served as CFO for Michelin in Asia, brings 30 years' experience in finance, strategy, M&A
September 1, 2022
US Dept. of Energy makes available US$46M to explore new technologies that convert carbon and waste into clean energy; funding supports 22 projects to convert waste streams and carbon captured from algal systems into biofuel energy
September 1, 2022
Scion completes audit requirements of Toitū enviromark gold certification, signifying it has developed a comprehensive environmental management system; endorsement places Scion with like-minded global community taking science-based action on environment
August 31, 2022
SK invests in Bill Gates’ TerraPower, a next-generation small modular reactor developer, to accelerate transition to net zero; SK to join TerraPower’s nuclear reactor commercialization projects in Korea and Southeast Asia and supply carbon-free power
August 31, 2022
Washington State University researchers develop method to recycle polylactic acid plastic waste into high-quality resin for 3D printing; recycled PLA resin exhibits equal or better mechanical, thermal properties than commercially available resins
August 31, 2022
Confederation of Paper Industries publishes revised version of Design for Recyclability Guidelines, originally developed in 2019; revised guidelines provide further clarity to retailers, specifiers about what the UK industry considers easily recyclable
August 31, 2022
Nordic Green Bank commissions AFRY to facilitate biodiversity pilot program to test, develop nature-based solutions with Nefco client companies; participants will gain experience in biodiversity protection, develop a plan, act to tackle biodiversity loss
August 30, 2022
KM Packaging offers an EPR Insight Guide, which offers a quick overview of EPR, including why it’s being introduced, what companies it applies to, an EPR timeline, an action list for producers, an explanation of pricing, more
August 30, 2022
SABIC introduces four new grades of chemically resistant LNP CRX polycarbonate; new launches include two product pairs, each with a biobased version for a reduced carbon footprint
August 30, 2022
UBS signs 10-year agreement with Climeworks, underlining the financial services industry’s central role in scaling carbon removal; long-term commitments are key to scale the carbon removal industry because they provide planning security, says Climeworks
August 30, 2022
Buhler Industries to use Cummins 15-liter hydrogen engines in their Versatile brand tractors; easy to service and maintain hydrogen engines minimize impact on machine design for manufacturers, allow for common parts/components
August 29, 2022
Verra says biochar methodology paves way for new nature-based approaches to carbon removal; if deployed on a massive global scale, biochar offers potential to combat climate change with mitigation potential of at least 1 billion tonnes of CO2/year by 2050
August 29, 2022
Bridgestone using Amazon Web Services’ strategic cloud to support its sustainable mobility solutions; AWS services to enhance existing fleet solutions, accelerate launch of new customer solutions, improve data analysis, streamline IT operations
August 29, 2022
Bridgestone investing additional US$42.0M to establish commercial operations of sustainable desert shrub guayule as domestic source of natural rubber; Bridgestone partnering with farmers, Native American tribes to increase guayule capacity by 25,000 acres
August 29, 2022
Mura Technology's ReNew and UK-based industrial asset manager PX Group to build 'world's first' commercial-scale plastic recycling plant in Teesside, England, opening in 2023; site to initially process over 20,000 tonnes/year, expand to 80,000 tonnes/year
August 26, 2022
Cyclyx opens new plastics testing laboratory in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to grow, develop its high-volume plastic processing facility in support of consortium members; lab's database of waste plastics to target non-recyclable plastics for custom blends
August 26, 2022
Cyclyx, Virgin Group's Virgin Red rewards program to incentivize plastic recycling via 10 to 90 programs; Virgin Points can be earned to trade for Virgin Voyages trips, Virgin Limited vacation packages, gifts from Virgin Experience Gifts, airline flights
August 26, 2022
Agilyx, Technip Energies launch TruStyrenyx 'all-in-one' solution for polystyrene chemical recycling; technology combines Agilyx's pyrolysis with Technip's purification, produces styrene monomers with greater than 99.8 wt% purity, practically no halogens
August 26, 2022
Carbios joins WhiteCycle, a Michelin-led European consortium to recycle plastic waste, which plans to recycle more than 2 million tons/year of PET by 2030; group currently has €9.6M global budget, and receives €7.1M in European funding
August 25, 2022
Clariant announces pricing of first green bond of 175M Swiss francs with 2027 maturity date; company views financing option as key contribution to sustainability across the group
August 25, 2022
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland partners with DSM, University of Helsinki and others to develop plant-based protein ingredients from sunflower oil side-streams; project aims to contribute to a zero-waste, sustainable food system
August 25, 2022
Sweden's Valinge honored in international category of Floor Covering Weekly’s GreenStep Environmental awards for Woodura surface technology; Woodura uses a unique wood powder mix to create a highly durable, long-lasting surface that needs no refinishing
August 25, 2022
Suzano allocates 4M Brazilian reais to support projects that generate jobs, income in Espirito Santo, Brazil, with focus on projects for socially vulnerable people, initiatives led by women, young people, residents of traditional communities
August 24, 2022
Trennhinweis, an association of waste management firms in Germany, offers free separation labels for distributors to print on packaging, with aim to improve quality of recyclable materials collected; survey shows 80% of consumers want to see such labels
August 24, 2022
UPM Timber launches new customer promise, Setting the Standard; it unites four main focus areas: sustainably sourced timber produced with low carbon emissions; long-term partnerships with customers; product and service quality; and reliability
August 24, 2022
Suzano receives gold seal in EcoVadis's 2022 Sustainability Ratings, with score of 69 of 100 in areas of environment, labor practices and human rights, fair business practices, sustainable procurement
August 24, 2022
Washington University in St. Louis researchers create new type of carbon fiber from waste lignin for use in recyclable, durable plastics; fibers are stronger, lighter than conventional carbon fibers, can be used in sports equipment, airplanes, automobiles
August 23, 2022
TPL, federal and local leaders celebrate permanent protection of 38,052 acres of timberland within Montana's Lost Trail Conservation Area; conservation easement allows for sustainable timber harvesting, protection of wildlife habitat and recreation
August 23, 2022
Progroup to start construction on new CHP plant at Sandersdorf-Brehna containerboard mill by year-end, with start-up in 2025, to reduce fossil fuel dependence amid energy situation in Germany; mill also produces biogas that covers 10% of its energy use
August 23, 2022
Koehler highlights decarbonization efforts at paper mill in Greiz, Germany, which will switch its 16.7-MW CHP plant to wood fine fraction fuel from lignite dust by year-end as part of 2030 goals; €6.5M project will help save 24,000 tonnes/year of CO2
August 23, 2022
ROTOCONTROL, EMT International to collaborate with Monopteros for in-company, on-site, remote training program to address sustainability goals for facilities in Germany, Wisconsin, will focus on education in sustainable production in printing, packaging
August 22, 2022
PPG to showcase patent-pending ENVIROCRON HeatSense low-temperature-cure powder coating for wood and heat-sensitive materials at International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 23-26; product is ideal for wood and wood composites, can be recycled
August 22, 2022
PPG named to the FTSE4Good Index Series for fourth consecutive year, measuring performance in environmental, social and governance practices; company recently committed to near-term emission reduction targets through Science Based Target initiative
August 22, 2022
Plastic recycling patents hit record high, up eight-fold to 2,149 since 2016, with China leading at 1,970 patents in 2021 alone; industry currently competing to be first to make clear recycled plastic, a potentially £100.00B market: Mathys & Squire
August 22, 2022
Canidae, Earth Animal, Instinct, Petcurean and Primal Pet Foods to sign Pet Sustainability Coalition’s Packaging Pledge on August 23 in Las Vegas at SuperZoo; pledge offers tools, a marketplace and support for brands to move toward sustainable packaging
August 19, 2022
Veolia, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Dobbies Garden Centres launch recycling scheme for plastic compost bags; Dobbies to collect 100 million LDPE bags/year across 81 stores, Veolia to recycle bags into new products such as garden furniture, plastic films, new bags
August 19, 2022
BASF Venture Capital to invest in Sea6 Energy, an India-based leader in production and processing of tropical red seaweed; Sea6 operates various plants in Tuticorin, India, for processing of red seaweed for a range of applications
August 19, 2022
Covestro to launch mechanical recycling line for PC polymers at integrated site in Shanghai, with capacity for 60,000 tons/year of recycled PC; PCR material will be used primarily for compounding in automotive, consumer goods, electronic applications
August 19, 2022
Lanxess to showcase new natural preservative for cold-filled beverages at Drinktec trade show in Munich, Sept. 12-16; Nagardo was approved in the EU in July 2022 for use in alcohol-free beverages
August 19, 2022
Arbor Day Foundation partners with construction trade show CONEXPO-CON/AGG and International Fluid Power Exposition; they will plant more than 130,000 trees, one for every show registrant, in US forests of greatest need
August 19, 2022
Murdoch University's Boola Katitjin will be Western Australia's largest timber building once complete; it is also being viewed as a potential catalyst for state's timber industry to sustainably scale up mass timber capacity and capability
August 19, 2022
Biobased fiber producer Kraig Biocraft Labs receives business license to begin operations in Lam Dong Province, the center of Vietnam's silk production; region provides company local access to 47 unique species of silkworms, multiple mulberry varieties
August 18, 2022
Fraunhofer to attend ACHEMA process industry trade fair in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Aug. 22-26; group will showcase research activities, including production processes that are circular and eliminate fossil materials
August 18, 2022
Henkel's head of Global Engineered Wood for the Adhesive Technologies segment highlights potential of company's adhesive solutions to enable wood to replace other construction materials; developments include formaldehyde-free PU adhesives
August 18, 2022
UPM to invest €750M for world-first industry scale biorefinery in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, to convert woody biomass to chemicals with startup planned in 2023; company to partner with Korea-based Dongsung Chemical to develop renewable PU product
August 18, 2022
All old-growth forest on Nova Scotia Crown land now protected under province’s new approach to ecological forestry; at least 20% of trees in a forest must be minimum age for the forest type to qualify as old-growth and forest must be largely undisturbed
August 17, 2022
Nature’s Logic ranks 11th on Real Leaders Eco Innovation Awards, which honor its Certified Plastic Neutral packaging where it measures plastic used and funds same amount of plastic removal from waterways, landfills; brand was the only pet food listed
August 17, 2022
Pet Sustainability Coalition to showcase accredited brands, sustainability resources for retailers and launch PSC Packaging Pledge on August 23-24 at SuperZoo; pledge supports companies' commitment to reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025
August 17, 2022
North Carolina State University researchers remove dyes from wastewater using recyclable, reusable polycarbodiimide polymer; solution tested against 20 anionic dyes used in textiles, but could also benefit cosmetics, paper, pharmaceutical manufacturers
August 17, 2022
Klabin pilot project uses by-products of manufacturing packaging paper to produce ceramic bricks; project has been developed in four Brazilian cities, producing 95,000 bricks for public works and local institutions, decreasing clay consumption by up to 7%
August 16, 2022
Monadnock Paper Mills earns gold status in EcoVadis CSR ratings--a 30% improvement since earning silver level in 2015; company is FSC-certified for fiber sourcing, ISO 14001 certified, manufactures carbon neutral products using 100% renewable wind power
August 16, 2022
Nabe Process validates Asahi Photoproducts CrystalCleanConnect benefits; Nabe's flexo division manager says water-wash plates improve print quality, productivity, save costs, reduce substrate waste and make-ready downtime, do not release odors
August 16, 2022
LG Chem and ADM announce final agreement to create two joint ventures for plant-based products, bioplastics; GreenWise Lactic will produce 150,000 tons/year of corn-based lactic acid, which LG Chem Illinois Biochem will use to produce bioplastics
August 16, 2022
Daio Paper announces acquisition of pet product company Daiki to establish a material recycling model and strengthen revenue within home and personal care; Daiki supplies approximately 40% of the paper pellet cat litter market in Japan
August 15, 2022
Firmenich highlights sponsorship of the 2022 World Perfumery Congress in Miami Beach, Florida; company showcased new proprietary ingredients: a Lily-of-the-valley fragrance, a renewable biotechnology-based ingredient and a natural Rose of high fidelity
August 15, 2022
SWANA and USAID's Blue Ocean flagship program to address plastic pollution in ten countries, more than 25 cities around the world; SWANA to provide capacity building, technical assistance, USAID to focus on waste management in Caribbean, Latin America
August 15, 2022
Greenlid to invest over C$14.8M to build new manufacturing facility in Ontario to produces compostable products, primarily one-time-use items such as plates, bowls, coffee cups and lids sold through retailers; Ontario government to provide C$500,000 grant
August 15, 2022
Land Trust Alliance says increase in funding of Farm Bill conservation programs in Inflation Reduction Act acknowledges critical role of private landowners in addressing climate change; LTA welcomes unprecedented investment in voluntary land conservation
August 12, 2022
Alpek's expandable PS subsidiary Styropek joins Cyclyx International, a post-use plastic innovation consortium; membership will enable Styropek access to recycled feedstock under company's commitments to increase recycled content
August 12, 2022
Sateri launches three new carbon-neutral fibers for textiles, and all are PAS 2060 certified; launch includes EcoCosy viscose, Lyocell, and FINEX, which includes up to 20% recycled content, 10% less carbon emissions than traditional dissolving wood pulp
August 12, 2022
New Zealand-based AgriSea wins 'coveted' NZ Hi-Tech Maori Company of the Year Award; company's seaweed-, kelp-based nanocellulose hydrogels co-developed with Scion can be used for products such as biomedical supplies, batteries, adhesives, cosmetics
August 12, 2022
Wiltopia is Playmobil's first toy range to be made from an average of more than 80% sustainable material, including biobased plastics and PCR plastics; toymaker and its plastics recycling partner Coolrec release a video to explain how it works
August 12, 2022
Biobased fiber producer Kraig Biocraft Labs publishes video showing R&D, quality control processes for creating recombinant spider silk; video shows company's US and Vietnam facilities for 'cost-effective,' 'eco-responsible' silk for biomedical use
August 11, 2022
Standard Chartered and ADM announce successful execution of bank's first green trade export letter of credit program in Singapore, London and New York; the US$500M transaction will support greater adoption of sustainable farming and production practices
August 11, 2022
Aldi launches Ireland's largest reverse vending machine at its Naas store, which is capable of collecting, storing up to 10,500 plastic bottles or 42,000 aluminum cans; company's Mitchelstown unit received 'great demand' since its introduction in February
August 11, 2022
Zebra Technologies says Science Based Targets Initiative has validated its emission reduction targets; company wants to reduce scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions for purchased goods, services by 15%
August 11, 2022
Alaska Airlines to purchase 37 million gallons/year of sustainable aviation fuel from Gevo for five years starting 2026; conditions of deal include Gevo constructing one or more SAF production facilities as contemplated in the agreement
August 10, 2022
Washington state recognizes large landowners for investments to protect clean water for humans, fish; honorees include BTG Pactual, Fruit Growers Supply, Manulife, Olympic Timber c/o Campbell Global, Rayonier, SDS, Sierra Pacific Industries, Weyerhaeuser
August 10, 2022
Advanced Recycling Conference to debut in Cologne, Germany, and online on Nov. 14-15; event to cover topics such as extrusion, dissolution, solvolysis, enzymolysis, pyrolysis, depolymerisation, gasification, incineration, and calls for abstracts, sponsors
August 10, 2022
Fraunhofer Institute-led begins project to increase use of recycled plastics in electronics, which use only 2% of EU's recyclates, whereas building, construction sector uses 46%, packaging at 24%; project to improve methods, technologies along value chain
August 10, 2022
DS Smith survey suggests Gen Z lacks recycling confidence compared to older counterparts in UK; 81% of over-55 respondents are confident about what packaging is recyclable compared to 66% of Gen Zers, who blame confusing labels, infrastructure barriers
August 9, 2022
Avery Dennison introduces next generation AD CleanFlake technology that enables rigid plastic recycling across its label film portfolio; technology works with PET, HDPE plastics, helps conserve virgin resources, produce less landfill waste
August 9, 2022
CANPACK Group renews partnership with BNP Paribas Green Film Festival, a sustainability focused event; on Aug. 14, artists will create graffiti murals on a 10m2 wall made from more than 50,000 used aluminum cans collected from the Polish market
August 9, 2022
Dow announces agreement to deploy X-energy's small modular nuclear technology at Gulf Coast site in the US starting in 2030; reactor plant would provide cost-effective, carbon-free process heat and power
August 9, 2022
UK-based Alchemie Technology achieves 'huge' energy, water savings using its Novara textile finishing machine to apply water, stain repellant to polycotton workwear fabric; machine applies HeiQ Barrier HM-C6 coating, reducing water use 52%, energy use 46%
August 8, 2022
Berry Global celebrates The Recycling Partnership’s Polypropylene Recycling Coalition upgrading the recycling status of PP rigid containers to ‘Widely Recycled’ under the How2Recycle label
August 8, 2022
UK allocates £44.2M for community forests and woodland creation; as part of government’s £750M Nature for Climate Fund, projects will expand woodlands near cities, towns, villages, giving more people access to nature, improving health and wellbeing
August 8, 2022
NextChem's MyRechemical to design Empoli, Italy, waste-to-chemicals plant for Italian waste management company Alia Servizi Ambientali; site to annually process 256,000 tons of non-recyclable waste, produce 125,000 tons of methanol, 1,400 tons of hydrogen
August 8, 2022
XSYS Germany is rated in top 10% of manufacturing facilities in paints, varnishes, similar coatings, printing ink, mastics industry category, receives EcoVadis 2022 Silver Medal Rating for its sustainability performance, strong environmental commitment
August 5, 2022
Nagoya Institute of Technology researchers convert fish scale waste into carbon nano-onions, concentric shells of fullerenes offering high surface area, large electrical, thermal conductivities; rapid pyrolysis uses no complex catalysts, harsh conditions
August 5, 2022
Bureau of International Recycling releases July-August recovered paper market report, showing demand for recovered fiber high in Europe, USA, but much lower in Asia; European OCC demand is stable, but inflation is cooling US demand for paper packaging
August 5, 2022
Resolute sets new climate goals, commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions 41.5% by 2026 from 2015 base year, will also cut Scope 3 emissions 16.5% within same timeframe; Science Based Targets initiative validates Resolute's new climate goals
August 5, 2022
Texon to unveil new footwear insole made from 100% recycled materials using 'special' fusion-bonding technology without requiring water, chemicals at Lineapelle in Milan on Sept. 20-22; company to also showcase recycled, biodegradable product portfolio
August 5, 2022
Tech vs. Trees: Rengo opens cellulose-based microbead plant in Japan, 99% paper-based pregnancy test aims to divert plastic from landfills, global study finds teens who read print books are stronger readers
August 4, 2022
Founder SPAC's shareholders approve acquisition of Rubicon Technologies, a waste management software company; more than 97% of votes cast in favor of business combination, and Founder plans to file results of meeting with SEC on Form 8-K
August 4, 2022
SC Johnson's manufacturing plant in Toluca, Mexico, achieves its zero waste goal for five consecutive years, having all waste treated for new life to avoid reaching landfills; plant avoided sending over 430 tons of waste to landfill during last lustrum
August 4, 2022
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation identified seven global megatrends that pose future challenges, opportunities; trends include adapting to climate change, escalating health imperative and geopolitical shifts
August 4, 2022
Roland DG to relocate, consolidate its headquarters in Miyakoda, Japan, will construct new 'Nearly ZEB' certified building in July 2023 that will reduce energy consumption by 75%; new building to combine R&D, administration, sales in single office area
August 3, 2022
Recycling Partnership launches Center for Sustainable Behavior & Impact to drive residential recycling improvements with support from Walmart Foundation, Milliken; launch advisors include individuals at NYC Dept. of Sanitation, Shelton Group, Systemiq
August 3, 2022
Wholesale carbon marketplace Emsurge partnered with rating agency BeZero Carbon to host BeZero Carbon Rating, rating summary on its platform; integration will give Emsurge users access to an independent quality assessment to price and manage risk
August 3, 2022
Fiber producer Kraig Biocraft Labs' SpydaSilk team attends SaigonTex in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to grow network of suppliers; company seeks to partner with industry leaders to produce yarns, fabrics using its recombinant spider silk technologies
August 3, 2022
Dr. Oetker reports reducing its carbon footprint and becomes carbon neutral at its own locations; by 2030, the company wants to reduce the CO2 footprint in all direct and indirect areas of influence by 35% in order to be completely climate-neutral by 2050
August 2, 2022
World Economic Forum releases Net-Zero Industry Tracker 2022, a report on the state of the net-zero transition in key industrial sectors; report offers data, fact-based insights and recommendations for industrial firms, other stakeholders
August 2, 2022
TNC awards total of US$325,000 in grant funding to 13 land trust across New York; Resilient and Connected Network grant program engages land trusts in increasing pace, scale of habitat conservation, promotes Appalachian region land protection
August 2, 2022
British Columbia awards C$1M to Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative to clean up marine debris along Great Bear Rainforest coast, educate community; funding is via Clean Coast, Clean Waters initiative, which is key to CleanBC Plastics Action Plan
August 2, 2022
BASF highlights use of its Elastocoat 74850 PU pultrusion system in materials for Toyota's award-winning, lighter-weight 2022 Tundra; materials were overmolded with BASF's impact-modified PA 6 Ultramid B3ZG7 CR
August 1, 2022
TPL applauds 'groundbreaking' agreement in US Senate to advance comprehensive climate change legislation; nonprofit notes commitment to climate-smart conservation through Urban and Community Forestry program, Forest Legacy Program and other initiatives
August 1, 2022
TPL applauds Dept. of the Interior’s allocation of US$192M to expand public parks in cities through Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership; TPL says it will increase equitable access to outdoors, help people lead healthier, happier, more prosperous lives
August 1, 2022
Grove Collaborative, Virgin Group launch video campaign with brand advocate Drew Barrymore and Sir Richard Branson to address plastic waste pollution; campaign is part of brand's goal to be plastic-free by 2025, shows consumers and brands how to cut waste
August 1, 2022
PEFC UK submits sustainable forest management certification system for assessment, with public consultation to run from Aug. 8 to Oct. 6; UK's revised system is among first submitted to PEFC for endorsement to include a Trees Outside Forests standard
July 29, 2022
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers develop custom-designed polydiketoenamine, a novel plastic that can be recycled efficiently and indefinitely; researchers have shown they can create compounds tailored to mixed-plastic recycling
July 29, 2022
University of Manchester scientists create novel 'nano-petri dish' enabling image capture of single atoms 'swimming' in liquid for first time; method can aid understanding biological processes, improving batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, water treatment
July 29, 2022
Kao announces new corporate advertising series, 'Mottainai,' that highlights its initiatives to reduce waste; campaign 'interviews' products about Kao's initiatives including water saving measures, refill packages and recycling activities with employees
July 29, 2022
Checkpoint Systems provides update on RFreshID labels to help retailers reduce food waste; company says customers using label system reduced food waste by 60%, retailer time spent manually checking items decreased by 78%, inventory accuracy up 99%
July 29, 2022
New Brunswick invests C$350,000 in project to conserve, restore wetlands along lower Saint John River and help mitigate effects of climate change; funding will enable Ducks Unlimited Canada to enhance 63 conservation areas along lower part of river valley
July 29, 2022
Tech vs. Trees: Stora Enso partners with Northvolt on wood-based batteries, London-based startup upcycles sawdust into biochemicals, Michelle Obama’s new book to get first printing of 2.75 million copies
July 28, 2022
Reckitt joins new Health and Climate Coalition in partnership with international sustainability nonprofit Forum for the Future and other leading healthcare firms; partnership aims to create guidance for businesses to leverage climate and health strategies
July 28, 2022
LG Chem announces partnership with GS Caltex to kickstart pilot plant with aim to commercialize bio-raw materials; 3HP biomaterial made via fermentation can be used as base material for acrylic acid, acrylonitrile and biodegradable materials
July 28, 2022
University of Cambridge researchers say bacteria can remove plastic pollution from lakes, be harnessed for waste management; natural lake bacteria can break down, feed on compounds in plastic bags, and prefer plastic-derived compounds over natural ones
July 28, 2022
National Waste & Recycling Assn. urges US Congress to pass CHIPS Act to incentivize domestic manufacturing of semiconductors, needed for making computer chips essential to waste, recycling sectors; bill passed Senate on 66-33 vote, now heads to House
July 27, 2022
Johnson Matthey to collaborate with CimeCo to deploy carbon capture solutions for industry; partnership will initially serve syngas producers in hydrogen and methanol, supporting CO2 emissions reductions from existing processes by up to 95%
July 27, 2022
Maritime consultancy Marsoft partners with carbon credits company ClimeCo to expand its GreenScreen carbon credit services; GreenScreen enables shipowners to issue Gold Standard carbon credits for CO2 emission reductions achieved by retrofitting ships
July 27, 2022
Solvay announces plans to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 24% by 2030; scope 3 emissions are associated with activities outside of Solvay's operations, including supplier and customer sites
July 27, 2022
Ryder wins spot on Inbound Logistics' G75 Green Supply Chain Partner list for the 14th consecutive year; company uses solar power, LED lighting and electric forklifts as well as pilots technology, such as autonomous mobile robots and automated storage
July 26, 2022
Spain-based AIMPLAS inaugurates new facilities to meet growing demand for R&D for a circular economy; site includes pilot plant for polymer synthesis chemical processes, research into use of CO2 as renewable raw material
July 26, 2022
Inkcups introduces GN Series pad printing ink; GN series of colors can adhere to substrates including plastics, metals, wood and more, and are compliant with European Printing Ink Assn. standards for indirect food packaging
July 26, 2022
Braskem announces development of next-generation technology for advanced recycling; process uses a proprietary catalyst for efficient heat management, reduced energy needs and lower CO2 emissions compared to traditional advanced recycling
July 26, 2022
INEOS Olefins and Polymers Europe joins the Digital Watermarks Initiative HolyGrail 2.0, which aims to improve sorting, recycling of plastic packaging; membership aligns with company's targets to increase use of recycled materials in new products
July 25, 2022
Investments in M&As and sustainability will be first areas to face cuts in organizations feeling their margins squeezed, according to Gartner CFO and CEO survey; last areas to cut spending will be workforce and talent development, technology
July 25, 2022
Voith receives B- rating from international rating agency ISS ESG for its sustainability performance in 2021; Voith ranked among three best companies worldwide for sustainability, compared with 176 other plant and mechanical engineering companies
July 25, 2022
Vanguard Renewables--a Massachusetts-based food waste-to-energy company--is acquired by BlackRock Real Assets for US$700.0M; BlackRock, Vanguard to drive target's next phase of growth, plan to commission over 100 anaerobic digesters across US by 2026
July 25, 2022
Canada designates Nova Scotia's Big Glace Bay Lake as a National Wildlife Area to protect biodiversity, at-risk species; NWA covers 392 hectares of estuary, marsh waters, mixed woodland, shallow coastal water, eelgrass flats and migratory bird sanctuary
July 22, 2022
Dupont commits to GHG reduction targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative; company will work with the organization to determine GHG emissions reduction targets that support goal of limiting global warming
July 22, 2022
Nouryon achieves carbon neutrality at five manufacturing sites in Brazil that are part of company's Integrated Manufacturing Model with pulp mills; company uses renewable energy from customers, sourced primarily from biomass
July 22, 2022
earthbath grooming products launches a Treatment Balm for dogs, cats with cracked paws and noses, touting it as the only pet balm made with over 30% Nilotica shea butter, which is fair trade, sustainably sourced; balm is plant-based, vegan and made in USA
July 22, 2022
Pet brand maxbone launches beauty line, which features a Calming Shampoo, Coat Spray and Biodegradable Wipe that can help pet owners to achieve salon-quality grooming at home; Shampoo and Spray are cruelty free, soap-free, hypoallergenic and made in USA
July 22, 2022
Packaging Design Wrap-Up: Heinz creates edible spoons for ketchup; designer upcycles fishing containers into furniture; squeeze tube takes on nature-inspired appearance throughout its use
July 22, 2022
Washington DNR head says state Supreme Court ruling affirms DNR position that it has discretion under constitutional, legislative mandate to manage public lands on behalf of communities, ensure lands provide greatest environmental, social, economic good
July 22, 2022
Swedish fiber supplier IFG launches PP alternative to be used as plastic-free tea bag material; company's biodegradable polylactide is made from sustainable sourced sugar cane
July 21, 2022
LG Chem announces first exports of its bio-balanced phenol and acetone made using renewable feedstock such as biomass or waste cooking oil; company to ship products to renewable polymers producer in Germany
July 21, 2022
Dow and French recycler Valoregen to build largest hybrid recycling site in Damazan, France, with Dow being main off-taker of facility's PCR; facility to combine mechanical, chemical recycling processes at capacity up to 70,000 tons/year of plastic waste
July 21, 2022
Spectra Packaging responds to Greenpeace's Big Plastic Count report, saying it doesn’t recognize the 'valuable role' plastics has in minimizing waste; company also concerned about some of the report’s messaging, say it’s 'misleading' and 'unhelpful'
July 21, 2022
Dow enters agreement to secure output from Nexus Circular's new advanced recycling facility in Dallas, Texas; chemical feedstocks will be delivered to Dow as raw material for recycled plastics in applications such as food, health, hygiene and fitness
July 20, 2022
World Economic Forum releases blueprint for equitable and inclusive AI; report proposes best practices for each step within AI development, but also gives a holistic approach that connects each stage to benefit the broader ecosystem
July 20, 2022
Canada's Minister of Natural Resources awards C$110,000 to EllisDon's Mass Timber Modular System Project to support wood construction, low-carbon economy; EllisDon's mass timber-based volumetric modular system can be used for various residential projects
July 20, 2022
Canfor announces C$50,000 contribution to help the Village of Radium Hot Springs reach their C$400,000 campaign goal to save the Radium Bighorn sheep herd; efforts will include building a safe wildlife overpass for Radium's One Mile Hill
July 20, 2022
Biden administration repeals Trump-era regulation that made it less likely for areas to be classified as protected habitat under Endangered Species Act; rule required US Fish and Wildlife Service to accept all claims of economic harm by private landowners
July 19, 2022
Flint Group Packaging lends its support to the CEFLEX Quality Recycling Project, co-developing and trialing duplex laminated flexible pouches comprising rPP for non-food applications; company provided its water-based inks for the project
July 19, 2022
Chemours CEO Mark Newman and chief brand officer Alvenia Scarborough named by Savoy Magazine as Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America in 2022; award is based on prominence of the company, dedication to diversity inclusion and more
July 19, 2022
Evonik's short-chain ceramide SPHINOX Lift and plant-sourced TEGO Sterol 7-DHC V active ingredients receive Ringier Technology Innovation Awards for Personal Care 2022; company highlights dedication to sustainable, functional ingredients for skin care
July 19, 2022
LyondellBasell joins NEXTLOOPP, an initiative that aims to create circular food-grade PP from PCR packaging; LyondellBasell contributes expertise on technologies and solutions
July 18, 2022
Mercer International releases its first sustainability report, highlighting company's environmental, sustainability ambitions; Mercer 'Fit for Future' 2021 Sustainability Report introduces company's SBTi-validated 2030 goal to reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions
July 18, 2022
Tokyo-based flexographic printer Seikodo becomes third company worldwide to install Asahi Photoproducts' CrystalCleanConnect; 'clean,' automated process does not use VOC-based washout solvents due to use of Asahi’s AWPT CleanPrint water-washable plates
July 18, 2022
Spinnova's wood-based fiber is used for making at least 30% of Adidas's new Terrex HS1 hoodie; Spinnova and JV partner Suzano aim to scale global production to 1 million tonnes of sustainable fiber annually within the next 10 to 12 years
July 18, 2022
RadiciGroup publishes 2021 sustainability report, covering over 30 sites across Asia, North and South America, Europe; company cut emissions by 60% since 2011, used 51.7% renewable energy, invested €3.1M to improve emissions abatement, energy efficiency
July 15, 2022
2022 proxy season has already seen record-breaking 282 votes, 34 majorities votes favoring disclosure, action on ESG shareholder resolutions; trend aligns with polling that 85% of Americans want firms to disclose more about business practices: As You Sow
July 15, 2022
Climeworks signs new 10-year carbon removal offtake agreement with Microsoft to support Microsoft’s goal to be carbon negative by 2030 and remove all of its historic CO2 emissions by 2050; Climeworks to use technology-based carbon removal
July 15, 2022
Australia and US at Sydney Energy Forum sign Net-Zero Technology Acceleration Partnership; aims include accelerating development of zero emissions technology, increasing and diversifying supply chains, deploying clean energy across the world
July 15, 2022
Nice-Pak receives highest Platinum rating from Ecovadis for its sustainability achievements, earning score of 76/100; notable actions are its move to 100% renewable electricity across three European sites, goal for carbon neutrality by 2030
July 15, 2022
Tech vs. Trees: Nanocellulose could sustainably boost yield of wild blueberries, Pirelli to introduce tires with wood-based lignin filler, US print book sales down in H1 after strong pandemic-era growth
July 14, 2022
UBQ Materials recognized at inaugural Eco Innovation Awards for its patented UBQ product, a novel thermoplastic made from organic landfill-destined waste; biobased material can be integrated in existing manufacturing processes
July 14, 2022
Boston Consulting: Over 30% consumers would switch to alternative proteins if that had major positive impact on climate, finds survey; wave of cleaner, healthier and tastier alternative proteins expected in future, as technology allows for more innovation
July 14, 2022
US EPA requests public's feedback for its Environmental Justice Action Plan, which addresses nation's recycling infrastructure, waste management, SuperFund cleanup sites; virtual, in-person engagement sessions to take place through Aug. 3
July 14, 2022
Nestle Lanka and bakery chain Perera & Sons Bakers partner to help tackle plastic pollution in Sri Lanka, by collecting and recycling material of products consumed in the bakery chain’s outlets
July 13, 2022
Union Pacific Railroad joins Cyclyx plastics recycling consortium; rail is three to four times more fuel efficient than trucks, and moving freight by train instead of truck reduces GHG emissions by up to 75%, can meet growing demand for economies of scale
July 13, 2022
Ocean Conservancy retracts prior support for chemical recycling, incineration, waste-to-energy as 'acceptable' solutions for global plastic waste crisis; group now only supports recycling in conjunction with reducing plastic consumption, increasing reuse
July 13, 2022
CEPI welcomes EU Parliament's ITRE Committee vote to increase target to 45% of Europe's energy from renewables by 2030; revised directive could help pulp, paper sector decarbonize rapidly, but may further increase costs, damage industry's competitiveness
July 13, 2022
Neste to receive up to €135M in EU funding for chemical recycling capacity addition in Porvoo, Finland; project aims to use Neste's proprietary technologies to pretreat and upgrade liquefied waste plastic, integrate technologies into refinery operations
July 12, 2022
Lucart hosts event in Lucca, Italy, for its 17th Sustainability Report, highlighting sustainability achievements and circular economy projects launched in 2021; Lucart has reduced specific CO2 and NOx emissions by 14.9% and 47%, respectively, since 2014
July 12, 2022
Dow joins Royal Society of Chemistry’s task force to improve sustainability of polymers in liquid formulation; materials are used as ingredients in paints, skin care and other applications
July 12, 2022
Can Manufacturers Institute publishes report on how the US can industry will meet recycling targets; report details four pillars of action--catalyzing deposit systems, improving recycling, ensuring better sorting at MRFs, increasing consumer understanding
July 12, 2022
Reckitt's Air Wick expands partnership with WWF in new film series showcasing stories of businesses leading efforts to secure a nature-positive future for the planet; brand supporting project in Mexico to protect migration path of the monarch butterfly
July 11, 2022
GlobalData forecasts Philippines’ skin-care market to rise at CAGR of 7.7% to US$1.5B by 2026; pandemic has stoked consumer interest in natural/sustainable cosmetics and personal care products, lending momentum to ‘clean’ beauty trend
July 11, 2022
Cal Poly professors say state law mandating plastic packaging to be recyclable could promote sustainable innovation but plastic isn't always bad or most damaging; university's packaging program encourages students to explore sustainability in the industry
July 11, 2022
Sun Chemical releases Summer 2022 Regulatory Newsletter; latest includes details about Germany's new list of permissible substances for manufacture of printing inks used in food contact
July 11, 2022
LG Chem publishes sustainable management report, highlighting action plans for achieving net zero; in 2021, company increased implementation of renewable energy, increased waste recycling rate
July 8, 2022
SC Johnson Professional’s manufacturing facility in Denby, England, receives 2002 Gold Medal from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance; rating places the facility in the top 5% of its peers
July 8, 2022
PS producer DIC and software firm SAP to undertake a pilot project using blockchain technology in the construction of a waste plastics traceability system that will advance recycling; GreenToken system will track raw materials across the supply chain
July 8, 2022
More than 23 million sq. ft. of space is now certified to US Green Building Council's LEED Zero program; organization says milestone reflects growing demand for net zero buildings
July 8, 2022
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan joins the '30 by 30 Alliance for Biodiversity,' a voluntary coalition of private companies, local governments and other groups that aims to conserve and protect at least 30% of land and oceans across the world by 2030
July 8, 2022
Loss of nature is pushing nations towards sovereign credit downgrades, debt crises; world’s first biodiversity-adjusted sovereign credit ratings show how ecological destruction affects public finances, even examining only fisheries, timber, pollinators
July 7, 2022
Printpack lists examples of brands using packaging for a social cause--Skittles gray pack for Pride, Seventh Generation pack advertising PCR plastic, Bombas pack with donation message, Caboo pack for tree-free toilet paper, Brawny pack celebrating women
July 7, 2022
Ence creates technical team to collaborate with landowners on applying practices, methods to progress towards greater sustainability and productivity of eucalyptus plantations; Ence is Spain's leading private forest manager with more than 65,000 hectares
July 7, 2022
Stora Enso, IsoTimber, Moelven partner to develop 100% fossil-free structural boards and building elements using NeoLigno lignin-based binder; aim is to develop fully bio-based and circular methods for producing building blocks and building elements
July 7, 2022
Lucart publishes 2021 Sustainability Report, its first certified by a third party; report outlines 2025 target of using 100% recyclable and/or compostable packaging, progress on circular economy project recovering materials in Tetra Pak beverage cartons
July 6, 2022
3M Belgium announces agreement with Flemish government to invest more than €571M to carry out previously agreed PFAS remediation; agreement includes waiving €1.3M in government subsidies
July 6, 2022
ISRI board to consider proposed changes to plastic scrap, nonferrous scrap guidelines on July 14; changes cover bale specifications for HDPE colored bottles, natural bottles, injection bulky rigid plastics, and PET bottles with and without thermoforms
July 6, 2022
New Brunswick minister letter to Crown Licensees, Sub Licensees advised of intent to implement upward adjustment to Crown timber royalties when commodities exceed normal ranges; potential negative impacts on long-term sustainability if structured poorly
July 6, 2022
Total Fiber Recovery, Cellmark begins construction on US$80M recycled pulp mill in Chesapeake, Virginia, set for start-up in Q4 2023; CellMark to supply 300,000 tons/year of mixed paper and OCC as feedstock, will exclusively sell all recycled brown pulp
July 5, 2022
German papermaker Drewsen Spezialpapiere invests in three wind turbines to produce about 2,400 MWh/year, covering 25% of mill's electricity needs; Drewsen to invest €100M over next few years in locally generated renewable energy, including solar array
July 5, 2022
Members of European paper value chain pledge to recycle 76% of all paper, board consumed by 2030; new European Declaration on Paper Recycling 2021-2030 also lays out measures to optimize management of paper at every step of continuous recycling loop
July 5, 2022
US Plastics Pact launches inaugural Innovation Awards featuring Walmart’s Circular Connector platform; companies can submit packaging solutions by Aug. 12 and winners will receive manufacturing trial discussions and mentoring sessions with Walmart, more
July 5, 2022
Mitsui Chemicals partners with Global Brain Corporation to establish corporate venture capital fund entitled 321FORCE; fund will help accelerate creation of new business and products including health care, mobility, carbon neutrality and more
July 1, 2022
The Week in Chemistry: US prime PE, PP spot prices see modest decreases in week of Jun. 20, US chemical railcar loadings for week ended Jun. 25 up 3.5% year-over-year; Eastman Chemical seeks approval for proposed US$850M molecular recycling site in Texas
July 1, 2022
Fraunhofer Institute estimates 30% of fossil energy could be replaced within 10 years by regionally produced green hydrogen; group is optimizing gas collection methods sourced entirely from existing waste streams, including food, farm, wood, paper waste
July 1, 2022
Tribal youth and Washington State University create seed bombs to heal wildfire-damaged lands; the clay balls of soil and seeds could help Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation restore forests hit by three major wildfires in seven years
July 1, 2022
CME Group to add two new futures contracts to its voluntary carbon products; CBL N-GEO Trailing, CBL C-GEO Trailing futures contracts will be available for trading on Aug. 8, 2022 pending regulatory review, N-GEO Trailing spot contract on Jul. 18, 2022
July 1, 2022
Subaru releases 2021 Corporate Impact Report; highlights include 100% score in Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, 57 Top Safety Pick+ awards from IIHS, over 10,000 employee volunteer hours to support local communities
July 1, 2022
Tech vs. Trees: Print remains primary money-maker for many US newspapers for now, wood-based bioplastic can help cut plastic waste from packaging and agriculture, UK phasing out last paper banknotes
June 30, 2022
Koehler Paper worked with Ellen MacArthur Foundation on the nonprofit's latest research project about options for a circular economy in flexible packaging; Koehler provided knowledge in flexible packaging paper solutions, sustainable fiber supply chains
June 30, 2022
Trentino, Italy, is home to a school for students interested in pursuing woodworking and forestry careers; teaching sustainability from tree to table, it is also the first secondary school to achieve PEFC certification
June 30, 2022
Canada releases final Clean Fuel Regulations; combined with C$1.5B Clean Fuels Fund, CFR will incentivize increased production of low-carbon-intensity fuels, creating economic opportunities for biofuel feedstock providers such as farmers and foresters
June 30, 2022
Center for Biological Diversity, Healthy Gulf sue US Fish and Wildlife for failing to designate critical habitat for eastern black rail; groups say if bird's coastal wetland habitat is not protected, the black rail will be on a path towards extinction
June 29, 2022
Austria's Technische Universität Wien introduces process to convert CO2 to liquid methanol; process features a special catalyst material made of sulfur and molybdenum and will be tested at industrial scale in the near future
June 29, 2022
Toscotec introduces TT Induction SYD, a new carbon-reduction innovation for dry crepe and TAD tissue machines; TT Induction SYD's electrical induction system replaces internal steam distribution and steam/condensate removal systems to dry the paper web
June 29, 2022
Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel receives Gold medal in EcoVadis rating for sustainability for first time; PKV scored particularly well on environment criteria, including for its first sustainability report published in 2022 with energy, emissions targets
June 29, 2022
Save Old Growth ends disruption of critical transportation infrastructure in British Columbia; activist group is turning to tactics such as public outreach, says it still wants province to act urgently to permanently protect remaining old growth forests
June 28, 2022
Neste announces final decision to invest €1.9B to expand renewable product capacity by 1.3 million tons/year, bringing capacity in Rotterdam to 2.7 million tons; production will include feedstock for polymers and chemicals, projected to start in H1 2026
June 28, 2022
FKuR highlights commitment to sustainable transportation; company's partnership with logistics provider Paneuropa reduced CO2 emissions by 49,000 in 2021 due to environmentally friendly processes
June 28, 2022
Symrise introduces range of diana food branded blueberry ingredients and active compounds; natural ingredients are responsibly sourced and available as concentrates, powders and extracts
June 28, 2022
Avery Dennison offers digital product passports for EV batteries to meet European Commission requirements that all energy-storage goods need to be equipped with digital IDs to track their life cycle, boost chance they will be reused, recycled
June 27, 2022
Some high-level EU policy makers are discussing restricting use of roundwood as feedstock for pellet fuel; in a new white paper, FutureMetrics explains why a blanker exclusion would be misguided
June 27, 2022
New insect biorefinery InBiRa, coordinated by Fraunhofer IGB in Germany, uses organic residues and biowaste to convert into usable higher-quality products; insect biotechnology has potential to make good use of Europe's 88 million tons/year of biowaste
June 27, 2022
Vibrant Planet launches, backed by US$17M seed round supported by Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Earthshot Ventures, Netflix, Meta and others; company harnesses AI-powered prioritization, treatment decision support, monitoring to restore vital, at-risk forests
June 27, 2022
Alberta’s forest sector in 2020 contributed C$13.6B in economic output, C$2.7B in labor income, over 31,500 jobs; Alberta Forest Products Assn. says sector is committed to sustainable forestry and many companies have acted to reduce environmental impact
June 24, 2022
Synthomer to highlight advanced materials for battery, automotive markets at Battery Show Europe in Messe Stuttgart, Germany, June 28-30; company has collaborated with silicon active material developers to offer LITEX LB binders for battery applications
June 24, 2022
Borealis celebrates milestones in Project STOP in Indonesia, including creation of more than 226 jobs, collection of more than 20,000 tonnes of waste by end of 2021; project has built five waste sorting facilities since its inception
June 24, 2022
US Maritime Administration announces designation of offshore wind vessels as vessels of national interest to enable federal support for more offshore wind construction; move to advance President Biden’s goal of 30GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030
June 24, 2022
Aquapak Polymers reveals new Advisory Board; members include Dr. Marijn Dekkers, former CEO of Bayer and former chairman of Unilever; Charlie Crew, former CEO of SABIC Innovative Plastics, and others
June 23, 2022
Softwood Lumber Board and USDA Forest Service announce six winners of their US$2M Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero Carbon; projects show mass timber’s use in architectural design and role in reducing built environment's carbon footprint
June 23, 2022
Brands across the world increased demand for PCR plastics by a combined 384 million lb. since the launch of APR's Recycling Demand Champions Program; in 2021, brands increased their PRC plastic usage by 138.7 million lb.
June 23, 2022
SABIC introduces NORYL NHP8000VT3 resin, suitable for insulation film used in electric vehicle battery modules; polyphenylene ether-based resin meets demands of high-voltage applications, company says
June 23, 2022
GlobalData: Agricultural technology accelerates agricultural transformation for sustainable future amid demand for more food to feed the world; digital phenotyping, genomics, molecular techniques, smart greenhouses among innovative areas gaining momentum
June 22, 2022
UK-based startup company Bio-Sep secures US$1.7M in seed funding; company is based on technology that enables production of high-value biochemicals from woody biomass such as sawdust, sugarcane
June 22, 2022
Peel NRE, part of Peel L&P, obtains approval in the UK for £20M waste plastic-to-hydrogen facility in West Dunbartonshire; site will support UK's net zero energy transition
June 22, 2022
Clariant to reorganize operating structure into three global business units rather than five in alignment with portfolio change to become a specialty chemicals company; company has also revealed its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion roadmap
June 22, 2022
European Commission’s nature restoration proposal does not clarify who will bear responsibility for, and estimated €54B cost of, implementing restoration measures; Cepi calls for efficient, inclusive approach, and consultation of forestry stakeholders
June 21, 2022
New measures in the UK will require pension schemes to measure and publish how their investments support the Paris Agreement climate goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
June 21, 2022
Lanxess to exhibit plastic and rubber processing additives, high-quality solutions and sustainable system solutions for PU industry at K 2022 trade show in Duesseldorf, Germany; on display will also be colorants and intermediates for polymer sector
June 21, 2022
Koppers secures new US$800M credit facility; financing will support ongoing growth strategy, sustainability initiatives, company says
June 21, 2022
Covestro highlights sustainable offering of PU rigid foam materials for efficient thermal insulation; company offers climate-neutral MDI as a PU raw material
June 20, 2022
SC Johnson teams with UN Foundation’s Beat Malaria project to deliver preventative measures to hard-to-reach communities in African Great Lakes region; partnership to leverage SC Johnson’s innovation expertise with Beat Malaria’s global resources
June 20, 2022
Metsa Group joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a global circular economy network that brings together business, innovators, universities to build and scale a circular economy; Metsa seeks to learn, share insights, best practices on wood-based circularity
June 20, 2022
Canadian National to invest C$390M in British Columbia to promote sustainable growth, safe movement of goods; funds to support decarbonization efforts, as well as maintenance, such as replacing 111 miles of rail, upgrading bridges and track infrastructure
June 20, 2022
Stellantis assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario, recognized by Wildlife Habitat Council for clean-up of Turkey Creek on World Environment Day, June 5, 2022; WHC recognizes plant for promoting environmental sustainability
June 20, 2022
UK biomaterials company Modern Synthesis raises US$4.1M to build bacterial ‘bioweaving’ pilot facility to produce nanocellulose fiber from textile waste, starting up in Q3; process generates no waste, can replace animal-, petrol-based textiles, films
June 17, 2022
Shell and Dow start experimental unit Amsterdam that will use electrically powered steam cracker furnaces; data will be used to validate construction of a pilot plant with potential startup in 2025
June 17, 2022
Tech vs. Trees: Stora Enso and Modvion aim to expand wood use in wind energy, several organizations turning urban tree waste into sustainable furniture, designer upcycles wood waste and cocoa bean husks into acoustic wall tiles
June 17, 2022
Bridgestone, Dow co-develop B-Seals sustainable silicone-based tire sealant technology that can be removed, recycled after application, which supports end-of-life tire recycling; Bridgestone to initially offer B-Seals tires to vehicle OEs
June 17, 2022
BorgWarner releases 2022 Sustainability Report; highlights include 88% of revenue in 2021 from clean and emissions-reducing products, company cuts CO2 emissions by 11.7% from 2018, electric energy use down 5.2% from 2018
June 17, 2022
UPM Timber donates redwood sawn timber for unique sauna concept in London being built by renowned Finnish architect and University of Westminster architectural students; collaboration is part of June's London Festival of Architecture
June 16, 2022
US EPA invites states and territories to apply for US$1B-US$5B in grant funding to address PFAS, drinking water contaminants; agency issues new drinking water health advisories addressing lifetime exposure, risks of PFAS levels below detectable levels
June 16, 2022
British Columbia to provide C$25M to Forest Enhancement Society of BC to help reduce wildfire risk; investment will also support community projects that enhance wildlife habitat, forest recreation, ecological resiliency, GHG reduction
June 16, 2022
Global coalition of over 400 organizations call on Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestle, Unilever and Procter & Gamble--the world's five biggest plastic polluters--to switch to reusable packaging for World Refill Day
June 16, 2022
One Farm by WAAYB merges pet supplement line with Ziggy Marley’s Apawthecary brand; products include One Farm’s Romeo’s Agility Chews and Romeo's CBD oil and are made from USDA-certified organic ingredients sourced directly from sustainable farms
June 15, 2022
Case Paper's laminating, coating division, Case Makes, launches LuMet, a fully recyclable, laminated paperboard; product uses plastic-free transfer metallized film, making it a recyclable alternative to conventional foil, film laminated packaging products
June 15, 2022
Nestle enters initial one-year agreement with World Central Kitchen, donates US$1M to its Climate Disaster Fund to help feed hungry people in communities that have been stricken by extreme weather events related to climate crisis
June 15, 2022
SFI 2022 award winners include LP, Weyerhaeuser, National National Fish and Wildlife Foundation; SFI’s Chief Conservation Officer Paul Trianosky wins Dr. Sharon Haines Memorial Award for leading development of SFI’s Conservation Impact work
June 15, 2022
Packaging Europe’s Readers’ Award, part of its Sustainability Awards 2022, is now open for submissions through July 1; readers can nominate a sustainable packaging innovation that especially impressed them in the last 12 months
June 14, 2022
Aquapak sponsors GB Row to develop 'largest-ever' collection of marine biology data, raise awareness of pollution; during 3,500km race, rowers collect samples of microplastics, environmental DNA, temperature, noise, salinity with sensor-attached vessels
June 14, 2022
KB Recycling, dba Alkemy, completes acquisition of Plasticos Flome in Valencia, Spain; Flome to be led by new CEO Maximo Olivas, will offer products made from Alkemy's recycled plastic sheets for customers needing carbon footprint reduction
June 14, 2022
Arbor Renewable Gas, which produces renewable gasoline and green hydrogen from forestry and wood waste, eyes West Baton Rouge Parish in Louisiana for planned US$800M manufacturing and distribution facility employing CCS emissions-reduction technology
June 14, 2022
Pressroom chemicals manufacturer Tower Products releases Millennium 4500, fountain solution for high-speed, sheet-fed commercial, packaging presses; solution prevents color substrate waste, does not interfere with drying, produces 'terrific' prints
June 13, 2022
Solvay doubles production capacity of its high-performance polymer Solef polyvinylidene fluoride; capacity supports global lithium-ion battery market amid rapid growth of electric and hybrid vehicles
June 13, 2022
Jameson maker Irish Distillers to invest €50M in Midleton Distillery over four years to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2026, in line with Pernod Ricard's Net Zero by 2050 goal; plans include energy efficiency, recycling projects, renewable sources
June 13, 2022
Gates releases 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report; highlights include 9% energy reduction, 17% cut in greenhouse gas emissions, 17% cut in water use, 11% total waste reduction, 37% of waste diverted from landfills, 44% of directors are now women
June 13, 2022
Security labels do not impact recyclability of paper, cardboard packaging, are reliable, sustainable solution, according to studies by Leonhard Kurz, PTS, INGEDE; TRUSTCONCEPT labels protect products from counterfeiting, manipulation
June 10, 2022
Reckitt's Finish brand partners with WWF to launch Journey of Water global campaign in UK that aims replenish 500 million liters of freshwater over the next three years in the UK; Finish will launch limited-edition dishwashing pack to support restoration
June 10, 2022
BASF and Institute cyclos-HTP publish details on mechanical recycling of PE/PA coextruded multilayer films; tests involved PE/PA coextruded multilayer films with PA concentrations up to 30%
June 10, 2022
Perstorp to convert majority of fossil-based polyol production at its largest plant in Perstorp, Sweden, to pro-environment grades with partly renewable or recycled origin beginning in 2023
June 10, 2022
Packaging Design Wrap-Up: Fashion student upcycles Shein plastic bags with help from TikTok; advertising agency plants anti-racism pill boxes across New York City pharmacies; Lay’s India chip bags featuring hand illustrations align to create heart shape
June 10, 2022
SFI marks a decade of conservation impact success with new publication; it provides an executive-level summary of SFI’s work and how science behind well‑managed forests and sustainable supply chains supports conservation goals
June 9, 2022
Researchers discover bacterial PS-degrading enzyme found in Zophobas morio 'superworm'; enzyme production may be scalable to aid in advanced recycling, upcycling technologies, or to produce bioplastics from breakdown products: University of Queensland
June 9, 2022
Scientists develop cellulose, lignin examination technique without freezing, damaging plant samples; resolution is better than 20 nanometers, can optimize biomaterials for cost-effective paper production, construction, 3D printing, biofuel development
June 9, 2022
SC Johnson, Plastic Bank open new plastic waste collection center in Rio de Janeiro; exchanges are registered through blockchain platform to trace collection, and collectors receive cash bonus for each 'kilo' collected, in addition to market value
June 9, 2022
Brook + Whittle partners with UK-based carbon management firm Emitwise to help identify, track, report GHG emissions throughout its operations, supply chain, enable company to halve its emissions by 2030, drop to net zero by 2050
June 8, 2022
ACC's North American Flame Retardant Alliance critical of Washington State Dept. of Ecology evaluation of chemicals; substitution of flame retardants is not possible in many cases, leaving untreated materials highly flammable, group says
June 8, 2022
Belgium-based supplement company Suplemint uses Sulapac biobased material for its S-Box weekly pill organizer; the material has a natural look and feel, with visible wood particles
June 8, 2022
PEFC invited to provide input into Global Fashion Agenda's GFA Monitor report; PEFC has given GFA sustainable forest management expertise in field of Smart Material Choices, in particular on sourcing of man-made cellulosic fibers derived from forests
June 8, 2022
Research shows Bormioli Pharma’s pharma-grade rPET bottles, in terms of extractables presence, are comparable in safety to virgin PET ones; also, life cycle assessment shows sustainable plastic packaging offers a 37.2% reduction in environmental impact
June 7, 2022
University of Maine engineers create grease-proof, water-resistant foodservice container from wood composites and a coating made of lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils; container can be recycled without health risks imparted by plastic coatings, PFAS
June 7, 2022
Closed Loop Partners invests US$5.0M in Myplas to help establish flexible PE film recycling plant in Rogers, Minnesota, starting operations in spring 2023; US$24M plant to process 90 million lbs./year, and produce recycled LDPE, food-grade HDPE pellets
June 7, 2022
Corteva Agriscience's 2021 Sustainability and ESG Report reinforces progress towards agriculture ecosystem where farmers, society, business thrive; next steps will focus on sustainable innovation, biodiversity, GHG emissions, diversity/equality/inclusion
June 7, 2022
Finland’s VTT piloting the production of transparent cellulose film for food packaging, says it could be in extensive industrial use in 5-7 years; the biobased, biodegradable film can be placed in paper recycling along with other packages, says VP
June 6, 2022
British American Tobacco announces new targets to become carbon neutral across operations by 2030; Vuse vaping brand is independently certified as carbon neutral, company says
June 6, 2022
Colorado governor signs EPR bill into law; bill establishes a new, statewide recycling system that is operated and funded by producers of packaging and printed paper to help spur a circular economy for recyclable materials
June 6, 2022
Kellogg's three-year collaboration with TNC helped farmers in four US states secure funding, technical support to adopt conservation practices; more than 245 farmers were engaged in activities such as saving water, reducing GHG emissions on 109,000 acres
June 6, 2022
Cintas executives will participate at Barclays Business Services ESG Summit on June 8; company will discuss how its business model has contributed to growth and ESG goals including ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
June 3, 2022
Paper Excellence's GHG emission reduction project at Catalyst pulp mill in British Columbia includes three process improvements--re-engineering unused diffusion washer, investing in fiber filter equipment, automating cleaning process of evaporator No. 3
June 3, 2022
ZDHC Foundation, UK's Microfibre Consortium to collaborate on project addressing textile microfibers in wastewater; project to define test methodologies, determine baselines, align 'harmonized' data infrastructure for textile supply chains
June 3, 2022
Texon unveiled Verde--a biobased, biodegradable, cellulose material--at Packaging Premiere in Milan on May 24; material is lightweight, tear-resistant, wipeable, and can be used to make premium, luxury packaging, fashion, homeware accessories
June 3, 2022
US BLM acquires 35,670 acres of private land in Wyoming and a tract in Colorado as it kicks off Great American Outdoors Month; Conservation Fund partners in securing properties, purchased through Land and Water Conservation Fund
June 2, 2022
BASF to showcase solutions for mechanical recycling process for plastics at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2022 in Amsterdam, June 22-23; plastic additives from IrgaCycle range are designed to address quality issues associated with recycled resins
June 2, 2022
Reckitt highlights partnership in Amazon’s Climate Pledge, is on course to become carbon neutral by 2040; company is also collaborating with Amazon on customer experience, channel optimization, brand protection, advertising and supply chain issues
June 2, 2022
Indorama Ventures, Valorplast, Klockner Pentaplast and Citeo collaborate on a commercial recycling solution in France for monolayer PET trays; the new technology processes food packaging trays into a high-quality product, suitable for new tray production
June 2, 2022
Bounty Paper Towels highlights responsible forestry efforts on World Environment Day; brand sources pulp from 100% third-party certified lands, regrows two trees for each one used, partners with conservation groups to restore forests and protect wildlife
June 1, 2022
Sustainable fashion company Bestseller launches first clothing range branded with OnceMore by Sodra; OnceMore pulp made of blended fibers from industrial-scale recycling of post-consumer textile waste combined with wood from responsibly managed forests
June 1, 2022
Southwest Airlines invests in sustainable aviation fuel pilot project supported by US Dept. of Energy; SAFFiRE will utilize technology developed by NREL to convert corn stover into renewable ethanol that would be upgraded into SAF
June 1, 2022
Increasing sustainable wood production would promote green building, cut GHG emissions, finds UN forests report; its OSU co-author says wood products over their lifecycle are linked to lower GHG emissions than products derived from non-renewable materials
June 1, 2022
Tetra Pak announces research collaborations and programs with startups, tech companies and academia to accelerate food innovations; entities will explore plant-based food, using enzymes to reduce waste and advancing the insect protein movement
May 31, 2022
ABB releases white paper detailing future of distributed control systems for automation to sustainably meet rising demand for goods, energy, utilities; systems combine scalability, ability to serve new market conditions by adapting to new technologies
May 31, 2022
TPL, Banning Ranch Conservancy secure up to US$15.5M grant from California's Wildlife Conservation Board to help fund purchase of Banning Ranch; project would restore coastal wetlands, address climate change, create park access for millions of people
May 31, 2022
Cepi publishes position paper on review of Industrial Emissions Directive, says IED contributed to reducing European pulp, paper industry emissions to air, water; Cepi argues enlarging IED scope to climate change, circular economy would be detrimental
May 31, 2022
Ibema recycled 3 million kilograms of post-consumer materials to manufacture new papers in 2021; company expects to use 4.5 million kilograms in 2022, including post-consumer containerboard, paper, corrugated scraps, to make Ibema Ritagli paperboard
May 27, 2022
BLM to hold public meetings in June for input on development of Northwest California Integrated Resource Management Plan; plan will guide management of natural and cultural resources on about 382,000 acres of BLM-managed lands in eight counties
May 27, 2022
SC Johnson named corporate charity partner of MLB’s Milwaukee Brewers for third consecutive year; SC Johnson will aid team’s charitable activities through its Saves for the Ocean initiative, donate to groups working to reduce plastic waste in oceans
May 27, 2022
PPG releases 2021 ESG Report, plans to set new near-term companywide emission reductions in line with climate science; in 2021, company increased renewable energy use in its facilities, increased sales from sustainably advantaged products
May 27, 2022
K-C's global menstrual health and hygiene programs benefitted 8.7 million people in 2021; company highlights campaigns in Brazil, Taiwan, South Africa, Chile and Argentina for awareness on period stigmas, access to period products, sanitation facilities
May 26, 2022
Spunlace snapshot: Glatfelter expects spunlace business to turn profitable in Q2, with US$1M improvements from pricing-related actions, US$3M from operational improvements, synergies; CEO sees segment accelerating innovation with plant-based feedstocks
May 26, 2022
Spunlace snapshot: Glatfelter expects 'significant improvement' in spunlace profitability for Q2, with US$1M from pricing-related actions and US$3M from operational improvements, synergy; CEO sees segment accelerating innovation in plant-based feedstocks
May 26, 2022
British Columbia Forest Practices Board to audit BC Timber Sales and timber-sale license holders' operations in Williams Lake TSA during week of May 30; two of province's 12 BCTS programs are randomly chosen each year for audit
May 26, 2022
EU 'Smart Circular Bridge' project shows what is possible with a new material that combines Flax with biobased resin; University of Stuttgart says it can be made into a light, highly stable material with properties comparable to aluminum or steel
May 26, 2022
UBC-spawned startups are working towards ending plastic pollution; Bioform turns kelp, wood fiber into durable bioplastic film; A2O Advanced Materials is testing novel polymers that can increase lifespan of products like marine paints, industrial coatings
May 26, 2022
Lenzing co-develops unique fabric made of new hemp-based Tencel and Coreva yarns from Candiani Denim, an Italian textile company; Coreva yarns are made by wrapping cotton around rubber, providing stretchable denim that is soft, plastic-free, biodegradable
May 25, 2022
Berry Global’s UK refuse sack business Ruffies launches new range of high strength refuse sacks made from recycled agricultural plastic waste; RecyClass certified bags are available in Tie Top and Tie Handle versions, packed in shelf-ready cases
May 25, 2022
Nice-Pak hosts tree planting event in Nyack, New York, with corporate associates to celebrate Arbor Day and promote sustainable forestry; event is part of its partnership with American Forests
May 25, 2022
Petronas, PTT and Pertamina intensify collaboration on methane emissions management, showcasing best practices and insights in virtual Roundtable
May 25, 2022
Air Liquide announces its targets to reduce Scope 1 & 2 CO2 emissions by 2035 has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative; group aims to achieve global carbon neutrality by 2050
May 24, 2022
ECMA and Fibre Packaging Europe release infographic on how fiber packaging contributes to the circular economy; infographic can be used to support company communication efforts
May 24, 2022
Sustainable Packaging Coalition and nonprofit ReFED publish ‘Best Practices for Designing Packaging to Prevent Food Waste,’ a guide that explores the role that better packaging design can play in reducing and preventing downstream food waste
May 24, 2022
BASF's European distribution group enters agreement with NXTLEVVEL Biochem for distribution of biobased and biodegradable solvents derived from levulinic acid; levulinate solvents offer biodegradable, sustainable alternative to fossil-based solvents
May 24, 2022
K-C wins Net-Zero Award at UK Paper Industry Gold Awards; company selected for its pioneering UK net-zero strategy and net-zero vision for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region
May 23, 2022
FSC seeks technical working group members to support process of revising four normative documents regulating requirements for development and maintenance of Forest Stewardship Standards; applications open until June 7
May 23, 2022
Ilim Group donated more than 800M Russian rubles to social, charitable projects in 2021, with focus on transport infrastructure, health care, education, cultural projects, children's sports, orphanages, assistance to veterans, children with disabilities
May 23, 2022
Ilim Group invested 8.6B Russian rubles in 2021 to improve environmental performance of mills; projects included upgrading lime kilns, NCG incineration system at Bratsk Mill, rebuilt recovery boiler at Koryazhma Mill, lime kiln upgrade at Ust-Ilimsk Mill
May 23, 2022
Norske Skog completes K9 power plant at Bruck paper mill in Austria that will provide up to two-thirds of site's heat requirements, portion of electricity, help secure district heating; new power plant will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 150,000 tons/year
May 20, 2022
Nutrien evaluates Geismar, Louisiana, as potential site for its planned US$2B clean ammonia facility, with final decision expected in 2023; facility would use innovative technology to manufacture ammonia while reducing CO2 emissions by at least 90%
May 20, 2022
Researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces develop nontoxic, water-resistant adhesive for plywood applications by combining glucose and citric acid; development could offer alternative to commonly used urea-formaldehyde resin
May 20, 2022
Plastics Europe appoints Marco ten Bruggencate, Commercial VP for Packaging and Specialty Plastics EMEA at Dow, as president of Plastics Europe, effective immediately; previously, Covestro CEO Dr. Markus Steilemann served as president
May 20, 2022
US Dept. of Energy allocates US$24.9M to six research and development projects to advance clean hydrogen technologies for electricity generation; investment will help in reaching goal of having a zero-carbon US power sector by 2035
May 20, 2022
US Dept. of Energy allocates US$7M to expand the Industrial Assessment Center program, a cohort of colleges and universities that help small- and medium-sized manufacturers save energy, improve productivity and reduce waste via free technical assessments
May 20, 2022
Vegeto reports its milkweed-fiber nonwoven insulation is ‘three times more effective’ than polyester; Quebec-based parent company Eko-Terre says polyester insulation allows faster air transfer of heat, whereas Vegeto fibers traps air in their lumens
May 19, 2022
Enviva and MOL Drybulk to deploy environmentally friendly bulk carrier to cut GHG emissions in ocean transport of wood pellets, biofuels; scheduled for launch in 2024, EFBC will aim to utilize rotor sail technology and MOL’s Wind Challenger technology
May 19, 2022
Renewable Materials Conference 2022 held in Cologne, Germany, featured developments in biobased and CO2-based chemicals, plastics and other materials; event highlights growing production capacity for CO2-based polymers, investments in advanced recycling
May 19, 2022
Assn. of Plastic Recyclers supports Colorado’s EPR legislation, encourages governor to sign bill into law, says there is not enough plastics collected for recycling in the US, recognizes EPR ‘as a crucial policy tool to increase the supply’
May 19, 2022
UK's Old Lanwarnick Cottages purchases Berry Global's Plaswood tables, chairs, benches made from recycled plastics; furniture range meets luxury cottages' environmental ethos, does not deteriorate over time, does not require painting, chemical treatment
May 19, 2022
Canada’s Vegeto, an eco-friendly textile company, develops plant-based thermal insulating nonwoven made from sugarcane-starch biopolymer and kapok, milkweed fibers; milkweed fibers are produced without pesticides, and repel water like synthetic fibers
May 18, 2022
TPL and Park Forestry NY acquire more than 600 acres of forestland to add to Green Mountain National Forest for permanent conservation; land on south side of Lincoln Peak will protect headwater streams, wildlife habitat, create recreation opportunities
May 18, 2022
New Zealand bill aims to counter illegal timber trade, strengthen reputation of its forestry and wood processing exports; timber harvested in NZ and overseas, and used in products made domestically or imported, will have to be verified as legally sourced
May 18, 2022
Klabin launches EkoFlex, its first paper for flexible packaging, designed for food, hygiene, pharmaceutical segments, available in white, kraft, deligned versions; repulpable, recyclable product is certified for contact with food, eliminates plastic film
May 18, 2022
Phillips 66 announces 50.4% of shareholders support an examination of how the company could shift plastic production from virgin to recycled polymers; shareholders have requested report assessing financial risks of a transition
May 17, 2022
Resolute's tissue mills in Sanford and Hialeah, Florida, join SolarTogether, an emissions-free energy program offered by Florida Power & Lighting; company expects total annual reduction in GHG emissions of about 7,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2022
May 17, 2022
Natural Climate Solutions Alliance designates six forest carbon projects globally as 'Lighthouses'--projects that 'shine a light' on potential of investments in nature; all six were certified in two or more of Verra’s certification programs
May 17, 2022
DiloGroup to showcase nonwovens machines at Techtextil Frankfurt on June 21-24; company focus includes intense needling process to replace water entangling, improve energy efficiency, and filament-saving tearing equipment to preserve recycled fiber length
May 17, 2022
Series of EU Parliament votes on GHG emissions targets sends wrong signals on industry decarbonization; there are a few good signs for pulp and paper industry, but some legal provisions that could make it challenging for the sector to decarbonize: Cepi
May 16, 2022
Chevron, Talos Energy and Carbonvert announce proposed JV expansion to enhance the Bayou Bend CCS offshore carbon capture and sequestration hub currently held by Talos and Carbonvert; site encompasses over 40,000 gross acres in Jefferson County, Texas
May 16, 2022
Ohio's Advanced Drainage Systems joins Cyclyx consortium to double recycled content in company's products to 1 billion lbs./year by 2032; company produces plastic drainage pipes for use in construction, agriculture's stormwater systems, septic wastewater
May 16, 2022
World Economic Forum launches new dashboard on impact of policy on low-carbon emitting technologies in seven jurisdictions including the US, EU; hope to provide support for industry decision making and analysis of decarbonization-promoting policies
May 16, 2022
Cristex Composite Materials joins UK-based National Composites Centre's SME affiliate scheme for specialist training, addressing industry challenges; Cristex manufactures advanced fibers, fabrics, plastics, adhesives for green energy, transport industries
May 13, 2022
Over 20 industry partners collaborate on world's first megawatt charging project to implement a high-performance charging network with at least 1,700 green e-charging points across Europe; partners include Germany-based MAN Truck & Bus and ABB E-Mobility
May 13, 2022
Alliance to End Plastic Waste launches US$3M prize for solutions to accelerate more effective collection, processing, recycling of flexible plastics in household waste; application deadline is July 26, and solutions must be commercially viable, scalable
May 13, 2022
ISRI appoints SVP Holly Arthur to COO, where she will continue her responsibilities of overseeing all revenue generating departments, organizational strategic planning; Arthur’s previous contributions to the association include digitally transforming it
May 13, 2022
Insulet releases 2021 sustainability report; highlights include 100% fulfillment of customer orders via dual and local sourcing while in Europe, UK, Canada, Insulet diverted over 135 metric tons of Omnipod Pods from landfills via product takeback programs
May 12, 2022
SWM CEO expects 4x leverage after merger but sees US$450M EBITDA enabling debt reduction, CapEx, dividend payouts; Neenah CEO points to filtration, protective films, release liners, healthcare/sustainable packaging as ‘high growth’ areas to focus on
May 12, 2022
Antalis introduces Mondo PET-GAG, a new range clear polyester sheets that offer a more eco-friendly alternative to thin-gauge PVC for displays, labels and more; recyclable sheet includes two G-PET outer layers with an inner layer made with 85% PCR PET
May 12, 2022
Packaging firms Fiorini Packaging and Crown Van Gelder, starch producer Novidon and sugar beet pulp supplier Cosun help seed company DLF reduce environmental impact of its three-layer kraft paper bag with a new bag made of Crown Native sugar beet paper
May 12, 2022
Singapore's Alliance to End Plastic Waste, Geneva-based investment firm Lombard Odier aim to raise US$500M for scalable solutions to remove plastic waste from environment, increase recycling; global value chain for plastic packaging to reach US$1T by 2030
May 12, 2022
UNESDA, Natural Mineral Waters, European Fruit Juice Assn. request EU beverage producers receive priority access to recyclable materials collected from their products; rPET downcycled for non-food uses cannot be recycled again for food-grade packaging
May 12, 2022
INDA names Nice-Pak’s Nice ’N Clean SecureFLUSH Flushable Wipes as one of three finalists for World of Wipes Innovation Award; 100% cellulose nonwoven is strong, durable yet breaks apart five times faster than leading brands of two-ply toilet paper
May 11, 2022
Consumer demand for eco-friendly vehicles, where PC is frequently used, could encourage use of more biobased PC; renewables such as those produced by SABIC, Covestro and Neste could gain pricing foothold if crude-based prices remain high: Tecnon OrbiChem
May 11, 2022
Fastening solutions provider Velcro joins Cyclyx International as newest consortium member; Cyclyx aims to increase the recycling rate of plastic from 10% to 90%
May 11, 2022
SWANA, National Waste & Recycling Assn. send letter to US Senate urging PFAS liability exemption for municipal solid waste industry; groups say only manufacturers, heavy users should be held accountable for creating PFAS pollution, not waste companies
May 11, 2022
Can Manufacturers Institute, Household & Commercial Products Assn. launch an Aerosol Recycling Initiative with the support of almost 20 companies across the aerosol value chain to increase access to aerosol recycling and on-pack recyclability messaging
May 10, 2022
OnceMore by Sodra, Rester partner on hub in Sweden to collect recyclable business textiles that will be processed, distributed to raw material streams for textile industry, helping OnceMore by Sodra reach target of 25,000 tpy of textile waste by 2025
May 10, 2022
US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approves nature-focused water infrastructure bill; it would invest in restoration of ecosystems, emphasizes accounting for climate change when planning flood risk reduction and drought resilience projects
May 10, 2022
Smurfit Kappa to hold virtual event on May 25 to explore opportunities the EU Green Deal represents for the paper packaging industry; event to highlight company’s AI innovations, new products and Better Planet Packaging initiative, more
May 10, 2022
Royal DSM, UNICEF and Swiss-based nutrition think tank and incubator Sight and Life renew long-term partnership to deliver better nutrition for at-risk groups in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America
May 9, 2022
UFP's Deckorators acquires Iowa-based plastics recycler Cedar Poly for US$17M; move allows vertical integration of recycled polymer sourcing, increased use of post-industrial waste materials in Deckorators' decking, railing products and accessories
May 9, 2022
European farmland could be biggest global reservoir of microplastics due to fertilizers derived from sewage sludge; UK scientists find 31,000-42,000 tonnes/year of microplastics are applied to European soils, mirroring ocean surface water concentrations
May 9, 2022
Sappi to stop use of coal at its pulp, paper mill in Stockstadt, Germany, will decommission current coal-fired Boiler 9, run mill using only renewable biomass, natural gas; project will cut CO2 emissions by 100,000 tonnes/year when complete in September
May 9, 2022
CDP co-founder Paul Simpson to step down as CEO on June 30 and will leave at end of July; he has led CDP in embedding corporate disclosure on climate and environment into the mainstream, with 64% of global market capitalization disclosing via CDP in 2021
May 6, 2022
Rice University and partner universities develop catalyst that can strip ammonia even when present in low levels from industrial wastewater and polluted groundwater; remaining nitrogen content in water can then be brought to safe levels
May 6, 2022
Packaging Design Wrap-Up: Glass bottle design stresses the effects of climate change; design studio repurposes Xiaomi phone packaging into crossbody phone bag; Adidas launches shoes inspired by M&Ms Peanuts packaging
May 6, 2022
Earth Animal certifies as plastic-neutral through partnership with rePurpose Global to fund recovery of nature-bound plastic waste, with plans to make all packaging recyclable by 2025; company also supports waste management projects in Bogota, Colombia
May 6, 2022
Shiseido teams with International Christian University to jointly provide long-term support for students evacuated from Ukraine; partial supports include living expenses, tuition and facilities fees, internships and part-time job opportunities at Shiseido
May 6, 2022
Sappi Forests VP at World Forestry Congress in Seoul, South Korea, shines a light on South African commercial forestry plantations and the role they play in advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals
May 5, 2022
FAO launches Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring; it will provide access to key restoration data, tools for monitoring restoration progress, support countries and practitioners with technical assistance
May 5, 2022
UN FAO launches mechanism to enable countries to better understand, manage forest fire risk; Assuring the Future of Forests through Integrated Risk Management (AFFIRM) Mechanism was signed at World Forestry Congress in Seoul, South Korea
May 5, 2022
International Federation of Robotics says robots will aid UN sustainability goals; robots use AI and lasers to kill agricultural weeds without pesticides, use solar collectors to generate steam for powering industrial plants while cutting production costs
May 5, 2022
Fiber tech firm Kraig Biocraft Labs starts vendor quality assurance program to screen mulberry supplies, production footprint; company to expand eco-friendly, recombinant silk production in Q2, slating 85% of silkworms for spinning Spydasilk apparel yarn
May 4, 2022
UN Forum on Forests Secretariat and International Council of Forest and Paper Assns. agree to work together on forest-related policies, agreements that benefit people and planet; FPAC's CEO to serve as liaison between ICFPA member organizations and UNFF
May 4, 2022
GAF launches 2030 Planet Goals, which align with 2030 UN sustainable development goals; they focus on operational improvements, product transparency, introducing circularity in asphaltic shingle industry, addressing GAF's long-term environmental impact
May 4, 2022
Survey finds 90% of the global industry will increase spending in energy efficiency over next five years while 52% plan to achieve Net Zero within same period; 54% are already investing, 40% plan to make energy efficiency improvements this year
May 4, 2022
Leading companies in bioeconomy, carbon capture and utilization, advanced recycling sectors will present their latest developments at Renewable Materials Conference, May 10-12, in Cologne, Germany; nova-Institute expects 400 participants
May 3, 2022
Kemira and Danimer Scientific launch license and supply agreement to commercialize biobased barrier coatings for paper and board; coatings to be launched in food, beverage applications in North, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa in coming years
May 3, 2022
As You Sow announces 91% of Boeing shareholders support its 'Say on Climate’ resolution asking the company to align its GHG emissions with the global Paris Agreement’s net-zero-by-2050 goal; vote follows a 98% vote of support at GE, 92% vote at Sysco
May 3, 2022
Assn. of Plastic Recyclers releases video on its commitment to helping companies manufacture products, packaging compatible with the North American plastics recycling infrastructure; hope is that video spurs more manufacturers to use APR Design Guide
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