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Report: Apparel Circularity Schemes Not Quite Meeting the Moment

While more consumers are embracing circular initiatives that enable them to extend the life of their clothing, brands must make them more accessible to meet the scale of the environmental problems caused by clothing waste. Read More...

Study: Surf Breaks Key to Health of Climate, Ecosystems, Coastal Communities

An Oregon State University study finds surf conservation offers a unique opportunity to strengthen protection of climate-critical carbon stocks while boosting socio-economic health of coastal communities. Read More...

Resilient Companies Remain Committed to Improvement, Regardless of Regulations

The US Supreme Court’s reversal of the 40-year-old ‘Chevron deference’ rule could put countless ESG regulations in jeopardy, but experts urge companies to stick to strategies that ensure their long-term competitiveness and resilience. Read More...

Coca-Cola Adds Wastewater-to-Energy Tech to Circular Manufacturing Toolbox

Pipeline Organics’ technology will convert sugar-rich wastewater into clean, cost-effective renewable electricity to help power CCEP’s food and drink manufacturing operations. Read More...

erthos: Giving the Plastics Industry an AI-Driven, Biobased Upgrade

The Toronto-based startup creates high-performance biomaterials that seamlessly integrate into manufacturing systems and supply chains five times faster than industry standard — eliminating a barrier to widespread adoption. Read More...

US Invests $2.2B Into Grid Upgrades for Climate Resilience

Projects will add nearly 13 GW of energy capacity to support more manufacturing, data centers and renewable power; catalyze nearly $10B in public-private investments and create thousands of jobs. Read More...

Nissan’s ‘Cool Paint’ Will Cut Car-Interior Heat, Energy Use

The paint's cooling performance is most noticeable when a vehicle is parked in the sun for an extended period. Keeping the interior cooler helps reduce load to the A/C — and in electric vehicles, draw on the battery. Read More...

Travel Companies Signal Sustainability Focus With Scientists on Staff

These shifts in hospitality and tourism offerings are increasingly essential as conscious consumerism becomes mainstream and addressing the climate crisis becomes essential for preservation of the industry. Read More...

MIT Team Creates Clean Hydrogen with Seawater, Soda Cans, Caffeine

The engineers believe they have discovered the recipe for running a sustainable hydrogen reactor, which they plan to test first in marine and underwater vehicles. Read More...

Ancient Olive Trees Key to Protecting Region’s Ecology and Economy

Climate change requires rethinking agricultural practices; and a collaboration between Certified Origins and one of Catalonia, Spain’s oldest environmental NGOs is a model for enhancing conservation efforts and sustainable practices in the olive oil industry. Read More...

New Tool Identifies Top States, Cities for US Cleantech Manufacturing, Investment

RMI’s Clean Growth Tool provides policymakers and investors with a guide to development, manufacturing and job opportunities for a variety of low-carbon and clean-energy solutions and industries in all 50 states. Read More...

How High-Integrity Credit Projects Deliver Impacts Beyond Carbon

How can buyers and sellers of carbon credits ensure the projects they choose will have the desired impacts and climate outcomes? Read More...

A Cracking New Use for Shellfish Waste: Extending the Life of Produce

University of Maryland researchers have developed a new type of porous material made of chitosan and copper to spray on fresh produce that absorbs chemical pesticides, extends shelf life and easily washes off. Read More...

Sustainable Sailing Puts Its Sail-Recycling Process to Sweet, New Use

The UK startup is partnering with the University of Edinburgh to use waste sails in the creation of high-value chemicals used in everyday products — even, potentially, food ingredients. Read More...

First, Food – Now, Fashion and Furniture: More Innovations in Circular Materials

These two women-owned startups are repurposing waste streams from food manufacturing into striking interior finishes and “leather” handbags and accessories. Read More...

Fashion Revolution to Brands: ‘Put Your Money Where Your Emissions Are’

New Fashion Revolution report calls out the world’s largest fashion brands for not investing in a fair transition away from fossil fuels or in protecting workers from extreme-weather events and other threats to their livelihoods. Read More...

Scientists Discover New Plants That Could Lead to Climate-Proof Chocolate

Discovery of three new species in the Western Amazon could pave way for more climate-proof cacao production — and shows how many treasures are still yet to be discovered in Earth's biodiversity. Read More...

Report: Investors Must Shift Priorities to Effectively Tackle Plastic Pollution

The Circulate Initiative’s latest Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker reveals investment amounts not only fall short of financing needs across the plastic lifecycle, too many are focused on reactive — vs proactive — solutions. Read More...

Tech Partnerships Helping Walmart Optimize Food Value Chain

The retail giant recently launched two partnerships aimed at recycling food waste and enabling better-informed food-sourcing decisions. Read More...

Arbor Day Impact Fund: A New Engine for Innovation in the Climate Fight

By fostering connections between startups and established environmental leaders, we can further amplify the effectiveness of each innovation and create waves of impact. Read More...

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