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  1. 2026 MnTAP Intern Symposium

    Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:28:58 -0000

    Aug 19, 2026 noon-4:30 pm, in person at the University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center and onlineView the agenda and register. Each summer, MnTAP recruits and hires junior and senior college students who have strong technical backgrounds and leadership abilities to work on waste and energy reduction projects at companies in Minnesota. This year, participating &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/08/11/2026-mntap-intern-symposium/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">2026 MnTAP Intern Symposium</span></a>

  2. There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:38:00 -0000

    by Israa Ameen Thiab, Rochester Institute of Technology and Clyde Eiríkur Hull, Rochester Institute of Technology Sustainable business practices are often seen as a luxury that only rich countries can afford. And these days, some of the biggest economies, including the U.S., are backtracking on those commitments. But what if businesses had an incentive to &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/08/06/theres-a-business-case-for-companies-to-embrace-sustainability-if-its-pitched-the-right-way/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way</span></a>

  3. There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:38:00 -0000

    by Israa Ameen Thiab, Rochester Institute of Technology and Clyde Eiríkur Hull, Rochester Institute of Technology Sustainable business practices are often seen as a luxury that only rich countries can afford. And these days, some of the biggest economies, including the U.S., are backtracking on those commitments. But what if businesses had an incentive to &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/08/06/theres-a-business-case-for-companies-to-embrace-sustainability-if-its-pitched-the-right-way/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way</span></a>

  4. Consortium takes on challenges of advancing sustainable materials use commercially

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:02:00 -0000

    Read the full story in Chemical &#38; Engineering News. See also: Lam, E., Martinez, I., Voutchkova-Kostal, A., Patel, A., Wang, J., Reich, J., Ponnusamy, E., Goetz, R. J., Jin, Y., &#38; Wagner, M. S. (2026). Natural polymers: Opportunities and challenges in the application and commercialization as sustainable materials amid growing environmental awareness. ACS Sustainable Chemistry &#38; &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/08/06/consortium-takes-on-challenges-of-advancing-sustainable-materials-use-commercially/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Consortium takes on challenges of advancing sustainable materials use commercially</span></a>

  5. Companies are struggling to integrate climate resilience enterprise-wide

    Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:22:00 -0000

    Read the full story at ESG Dive. See also: Radulovic, V., Ide, T., Van Aken, T., Yang, D., &#38; Ibsen, O. (2026). Climate resilience as strategy. Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. https://www.c2es.org/document/climate-resilience-as-strategy/ While companies are increasingly aware of physical climate risk, integration of climate resilience across corporate efforts is lacking, according to a new paper from &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/08/05/companies-are-struggling-to-integrate-climate-resilience-enterprise-wide/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Companies are struggling to integrate climate resilience enterprise-wide</span></a>

  6. Illinois study explores feasibility of creating sustainable jet fuel from food waste

    Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:56:00 -0000

    Read the full story from the University of Illinois. See also: Si, B., Wang, Z., Watson, J., Summers, S., Li, Y., Yu, S., Yang, H., Yang, Z., Heyne, J. S., Jiang, J., Ren, Z. J., Ma, H., Wang, C., Wang, P., &#38; Zhang, Y. (2026). A circular hydrothermal refinery for sustainable aviation fuel from food &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/08/04/illinois-study-explores-feasibility-of-creating-sustainable-jet-fuel-from-food-waste/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Illinois study explores feasibility of creating sustainable jet fuel from food waste</span></a>

  7. Majority of business leaders fear a disorderly climate transition: survey

    Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:43:00 -0000

    Read the full story at ESG Dive. See also: World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). (2026). Business breakthrough barometer 2026: The annual pulse check from business on the pace of the climate transition. World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). https://www.wbcsd.org/actions/business-breakthrough-barometer-2026/ Sixty-eight percent of business leaders think a disorderly climate transition — a transition to &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/30/majority-of-business-leaders-fear-a-disorderly-climate-transition-survey/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Majority of business leaders fear a disorderly climate transition: survey</span></a>

  8. Ask a Climate Therapist: How do I avoid getting trapped in the system I hope to change?

    Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:25:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Grist. A young engineer has a vision for changing their industry, but worries about slowly becoming a cog in the machine. Therapist Leslie Davenport offers advice for staying creative.

  9. 4 out of 5 companies can’t measure sustainability’s financial impact

    Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:50:00 -0000

    Read the full story at ESG Dive. See also: Weaver, S., &#38; Vasadi, J. (2026). Closing the sustainability valuation gap: Why quantification is the missing link. KPMG International. https://kpmg.com/xx/en/our-insights/esg/closing-the-sustainability-valuation-gap.html Only one in five of surveyed companies are able to quantify how sustainability initiatives affect profits, cash flow or valuation, with many of them also unable to trace the impact &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/29/4-out-of-5-companies-cant-measure-sustainabilitys-financial-impact/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">4 out of 5 companies can’t measure sustainability’s financial impact</span></a>

  10. 4 out of 5 companies can’t measure sustainability’s financial impact

    Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:50:00 -0000

    Read the full story at ESG Dive. See also: Weaver, S., &#38; Vasadi, J. (2026). Closing the sustainability valuation gap: Why quantification is the missing link. KPMG International. https://kpmg.com/xx/en/our-insights/esg/closing-the-sustainability-valuation-gap.html Only one in five of surveyed companies are able to quantify how sustainability initiatives affect profits, cash flow or valuation, with many of them also unable to trace the impact &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/29/4-out-of-5-companies-cant-measure-sustainabilitys-financial-impact/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">4 out of 5 companies can’t measure sustainability’s financial impact</span></a>

  11. The future of chemistry is green

    Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:19:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Chemical &#38; Engineering News. What was considered a niche field 30 years ago is quietly transforming the future of chemistry and exciting students.

  12. HowGood, Sweep partner to track carbon footprint of food, agriculture products

    Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:10:00 -0000

    Read the full story at ESG Dive. Sustainability research and carbon accounting company HowGood is teaming up with ESG data intelligence platform Sweep to help food and agriculture businesses better track carbon emissions generated by their products and incorporate that data into broader sustainability reporting. Under the partnership, announced Wednesday, HowGood will merge its database — which &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/28/howgood-sweep-partner-to-track-carbon-footprint-of-food-agriculture-products/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">HowGood, Sweep partner to track carbon footprint of food, agriculture products</span></a>

  13. Cascades doubles down on business case for sustainability

    Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:31:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Packaging Dive. Cascades recently released its fifth sustainability plan since 2010, a road map for 2026 through 2030 with 10 measurable targets. The Canada-based fiber specialist says it’s doubling down on closely aligning sustainability efforts with its own business objectives, its capacity to assist customers with their sustainability goals and vetting suppliers’ &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/24/cascades-doubles-down-on-business-case-for-sustainability/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Cascades doubles down on business case for sustainability</span></a>

  14. Green Sports Alliance updates fan engagement playbook for sustainability activations

    Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:30:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Biocycle. See also the Green Sports Alliance&#8217;s sustainability playbooks. Click &#8220;Fan Engagement&#8221; to see the updated playbook referenced in the Biocycle article. The Green Sports Alliance published an updated Fan Engagement Playbook at its 2026 Summit in Cleveland, Ohio, the first revision to the guide since 2018. The playbook is designed to &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/20/green-sports-alliance-updates-fan-engagement-playbook-for-sustainability-activations/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Green Sports Alliance updates fan engagement playbook for sustainability activations</span></a>

  15. How sustainability is being reshaped in 2026

    Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:57:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. A new era of sustainability is emerging, focused on operational execution, infrastructure, and the organizational authority to build both. It’s a lot harder than the old days of voluntary commitments, aspirational targets and PR strategies.&#160;&#160; In dozens of conversations in recent months, corporate sustainability leaders — whether they work &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/15/how-sustainability-is-being-reshaped-in-2026/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">How sustainability is being reshaped in 2026</span></a>

  16. How sustainability is being reshaped in 2026

    Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:57:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. A new era of sustainability is emerging, focused on operational execution, infrastructure, and the organizational authority to build both. It’s a lot harder than the old days of voluntary commitments, aspirational targets and PR strategies.&#160;&#160; In dozens of conversations in recent months, corporate sustainability leaders — whether they work &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/15/how-sustainability-is-being-reshaped-in-2026/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">How sustainability is being reshaped in 2026</span></a>

  17. Job announcement: Director, Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI)

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:28:27 -0000

    The Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks a collaborative leader to serve as its next Director, and to provide strategic, organizational, and fiscal leadership to the Institute. Established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1989 as part of the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA), the Toxics Use Reduction Institute &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/14/job-announcement-director-toxics-use-reduction-institute-turi/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Job announcement: Director, Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI)</span></a>

  18. Climate policy has fragmented —  here’s how companies are responding

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:46:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. See also: Cooper, K., &#38; Hawkins, N. (2026). Corporate sustainability under political volatility: Ongoing evidence from a longitudinal study of global firms. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6496878 Intensifying political pushback in the U.S., combined with tightening regulatory expectations in Europe, has created an even more fractured global landscape. For sustainability leaders, the challenge is &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/10/climate-policy-has-fragmented-heres-how-companies-are-responding/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Climate policy has fragmented —  here’s how companies are responding</span></a>

  19. Used Waymo robotaxi batteries become backup storage for power grids

    Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:11:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Ars Technica. Thousands of electric vehicles in Waymo’s autonomous robotaxi fleet may eventually give up their used batteries for a very different purpose—contributing up to hundreds of megawatt-hours of stationary energy storage to local power grids. That prospect comes from a “strategic supply agreement” announced by Waymo and B2U Storage &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/08/used-waymo-robotaxi-batteries-become-backup-storage-for-power-grids/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Used Waymo robotaxi batteries become backup storage for power grids</span></a>

  20. Why P&G, maker of Bounty and Charmin, hired a forester

    Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:51:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. When Procter &#38; Gamble adopted an ambitious new pulp and paper pledge in early 2021, it hired a forester to convince suppliers to get on board. Officially, Chris Reeves is director of scientific communications for P&#38;G’s family care business, which makes Charmin toilet paper, Bounty paper towels and Puffs &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/02/why-pg-maker-of-bounty-and-charmin-hired-a-forester/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Why P&#38;G, maker of Bounty and Charmin, hired a forester</span></a>

  21. ISO’s new net-zero standard is here: What to know

    Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:28:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the consultation draft of a new, independently verifiable standard for corporations that make net-zero emissions commitments. The ISO Net Zero Aligned Organizations Standard (ISO 14060)&#160;started life as loose guidelines&#160;shaped by more than 1,200 stakeholders from civil society and the corporate world, &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/02/isos-new-net-zero-standard-is-here-what-to-know/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">ISO’s new net-zero standard is here: What to know</span></a>

  22. Data centers are ground zero for AI backlash. Here’s what needs to change

    Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:15:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Here’s a data point worth considering: More Americans say they would rather live near a nuclear power plant than a data center. You read that right. Data centers have become the bête noire of the age of artificial intelligence,&#160;according to a Gallup Pollreleased earlier this month. There are several &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/07/01/data-centers-are-ground-zero-for-ai-backlash-heres-what-needs-to-change/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Data centers are ground zero for AI backlash. Here’s what needs to change</span></a>

  23. Danish consortium targets rare earths lost when circuit boards are smelted 

    Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:41:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Resource.co. A consortium of seven Danish companies has begun a three-year, DKK 9.2 million (around £1.1 million) project to recover tantalum, rare earth elements and reusable components from scrapped circuit boards, targeting the critical materials that conventional high-temperature recycling destroys. Most printed circuit board recycling shreds and smelts the boards &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/06/29/danish-consortium-targets-rare-earths-lost-when-circuit-boards-are-smelted/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Danish consortium targets rare earths lost when circuit boards are smelted </span></a>

  24. The computer scientist demystifying AI and sustainability

    Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:37:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Sasha Luccioni left her job as an AI researcher at Morgan Stanley in 2019 because she was concerned about how to explain and justify the technology’s impact on greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption.&#160; Two years later, she became one of the first researchers to demonstrate the link between &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/06/26/the-computer-scientist-demystifying-ai-and-sustainability/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The computer scientist demystifying AI and sustainability</span></a>

  25. Here’s a wild circular solution. Wine waste could replace antibiotics on chicken farms. 

    Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:56:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Anthropocene Magazine. See also: Sharma, M. K., Agarwal, N., Stadulis, et al (2026). Dietary grape pomace mitigates high-NSP-induced inflammation and production loss via microbiome-SCFA-immune mediated pathways. Npj Biofilms and Microbiomes. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41522-026-00996-8 Wine is one of the most delicious agricultural products worldwide, but it leaves behind a less delectable trail: millions of tons &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/06/23/heres-a-wild-circular-solution-wine-waste-could-replace-antibiotics-on-chicken-farms/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Here’s a wild circular solution. Wine waste could replace antibiotics on chicken farms. </span></a>

  26. ‘You have to be where the pollution is’: the inventor hoping to fix your washing machine to stop microplastics

    Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:02:00 -0000

    Read the full story in The Guardian. Matter Industries founder Adam Root has developed a filter to trap microfibres at home and on an industrial scale. But is it just a drop in the ocean?

  27. How Gitlab manages AI’s emissions overhead

    Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:16:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Gitlab, which sells software coding tools used by more than half of Fortune 500 companies including Nvidia and Goldman Sachs, is adding artificial intelligence features across its product portfolio and using them to improve productivity. Environmental considerations were integrated into both plans, and Gitlab adopted guidelines in 2025 that &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/06/12/how-gitlab-manages-ais-emissions-overhead/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">How Gitlab manages AI’s emissions overhead</span></a>

  28. What the rise of natural gas-powered data centers means for emission-reduction pledges

    Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:26:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Amazon, Google and Microsoft are building AI data centers at a furious pace, threatening climate commitments and may cause a ripple effect for customers. 

  29. Why greenwashing studies create a catch-22 for companies

    Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:29:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. See also: Two recent studies of corporate claims have found that more than 95 percent of statements could be classified as greenwashing. Researchers say the approach helps raise awareness of potentially misleading claims.But one nonprofit cautioned that companies should not be penalized by good-faith efforts to report progress.

  30. New initiative aims to expand scope of corporate water targets

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:55:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Four well-known environmental organizations are collaborating to standardize how corporations calculate water risks and impacts not only from their own operations but from electricity contracts and supply chains, too. Their goal is a model akin to the “scope” system for greenhouse gas emissions of climate standards organization Greenhouse Gas &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/06/08/new-initiative-aims-to-expand-scope-of-corporate-water-targets/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">New initiative aims to expand scope of corporate water targets</span></a>

  31. Stopping the sustainability brain drain

    Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:39:00 -0000

    The current landscape for sustainability professionals is undergoing a major shift, transitioning from years of growth to a period of cutbacks. In some cases, companies are downsizing or reorganizing their teams, and academic institutions are following suit by eliminating programs or downsizing their sustainability initiatives. But as the climate crisis worsens and the geopolitical energy &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/06/05/stopping-the-sustainability-brain-drain/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Stopping the sustainability brain drain</span></a>

  32. 3 ways to manage AI’s environmental impact

    Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:21:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. More than 90 percent of companies are stepping up their use of artificial intelligence, but just 39 percent of chief information officers are confident their organization is managing AI’s environmental impact. That’s according to a survey of 1,000 CIOs conducted by IT service provider Logicalis. Roughly the same number &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/06/04/3-ways-to-manage-ais-environmental-impact/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">3 ways to manage AI’s environmental impact</span></a>

  33. Resilience isn’t a rebrand. It’s what sustainability always was

    Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:42:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. The word “resilience” is everywhere right now. Which probably means it’s already in trouble. In our latest&#160;Two Steps Forward&#160;episode, Solitaire Townsend and I pulled on this thread — and found something worth sharing: Resilience isn’t a rebrand for sustainability. It’s what sustainability always was, just dressed in language that &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/06/03/resilience-isnt-a-rebrand-its-what-sustainability-always-was/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Resilience isn’t a rebrand. It’s what sustainability always was</span></a>

  34. This AI tool for net-zero research discloses its energy use

    Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:20:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. ChatNetZero, an AI chatbot trained to handle questions about greenhouse gas emissions targets, can now tell you how much energy was used to generate the answer. The tool, first introduced in October 2023, was developed by the research groups that publish the widely used Net Zero Tracker, along with &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/06/02/this-ai-tool-for-net-zero-research-discloses-its-energy-use/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">This AI tool for net-zero research discloses its energy use</span></a>

  35. The State of the Sustainability Profession in 2026

    Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:54:00 -0000

    Download the report Though the pace of investment has slowed and priorities have shifted, most large businesses continue to advance sustainability in stormy times, according to our ninth biennial survey of sustainability professionals. 

  36. To boost sustainability innovation, try a strategy of scarcity

    Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:14:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. See also: Acar, O. A., Tarakci, M., &#38; Van Knippenberg, D. (2019). Creativity and innovation under constraints: A cross-disciplinary integrative review. Journal of Management, 45(1), 96–121. https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206318805832 Moderate resource constraints, when used strategically, can consistently enhance creativity and innovation. Constraints on outcomes tend to drive innovation, while constraints on process tend to &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/06/01/to-boost-sustainability-innovation-try-a-strategy-of-scarcity/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">To boost sustainability innovation, try a strategy of scarcity</span></a>

  37. Consumers expect companies to advocate for stronger water protection policies

    Fri, 29 May 2026 13:45:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. The majority of consumers globally agree that companies should actively encourage governments to do more to protect water. Expectations are strongest in regions facing acute water stress, such as in Africa and the Middle East. Large companies are seen as influential actors with the ability and responsibility to encourage &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/05/29/consumers-expect-companies-to-advocate-for-stronger-water-protection-policies/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Consumers expect companies to advocate for stronger water protection policies</span></a>

  38. Sustainability professionals respond to the paradox of AI

    Fri, 29 May 2026 13:05:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Sustainability leaders seem to be simultaneously exhausted by AI and intensely curious about it. Last month we surveyed Trellis readers to understand why, and what to do about it. They told us that they believe AI will dramatically reshape the profession, yet most have only just begun to understand &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/05/29/sustainability-professionals-respond-to-the-paradox-of-ai/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Sustainability professionals respond to the paradox of AI</span></a>

  39. Microsoft may abandon one of its climate goals. Blame data centers.

    Tue, 26 May 2026 13:13:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Mashable. Microsoft stands out as one of the most&#160;environmentally responsible companies in Big Tech, but a new report indicates it may be retreating from one of its most ambitious climate goals. The Redmond, Washington-based company previously pledged to match 100 percent of its hourly electricity use with renewable energy purchases &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/05/26/microsoft-may-abandon-one-of-its-climate-goals-blame-data-centers/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Microsoft may abandon one of its climate goals. Blame data centers.</span></a>

  40. Zero-waste community kitchens turn scraps into flavor-packed dishes

    Tue, 12 May 2026 13:20:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Yale Climate Connections. Adeli Llanos arrived at the Virgen del Rosario Community Kitchen in Lima, Peru, as the soft summer morning light was still moving through the space. Alongside the other cooks, she began cleaning the facility before preparing the lunch menu.&#160; On that day, she helped cook locro de &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/05/12/zero-waste-community-kitchens-turn-scraps-into-flavor-packed-dishes/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Zero-waste community kitchens turn scraps into flavor-packed dishes</span></a>

  41. Two salon owners wanted to go zero-waste. Could they do it and keep their business afloat?

    Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:38:00 -0000

    Read the full story in The Guardian. Parker and her co-founder Easton Basjec opened Scisters 15 years ago in a strip mall in La Mesa, about 9 miles east of San Diego. Since then, they’ve built it into one of the region’s most prominent low-waste salons, diverting, they say, up to 99% of its refuse from &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/04/30/two-salon-owners-wanted-to-go-zero-waste-could-they-do-it-and-keep-their-business-afloat/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Two salon owners wanted to go zero-waste. Could they do it and keep their business afloat?</span></a>

  42. What Allbirds got right

    Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:17:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Allbirds — the footwear brand known for its dedication to natural materials and its willingness to share low-carbon production methods with competitors — has been sold for $39 million, a fraction of its $4 billion valuation on the day it went public in 2021.&#160;&#160; The asset sale to American &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/04/29/what-allbirds-got-right/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">What Allbirds got right</span></a>

  43. Algorithmic greenwashing: Lessons from building an AI agent for nature

    Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:47:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Algorithmic greenwashing occurs when AI tools, trained on corporate sustainability communications, reproduce vague, reassuring language. AI models default to “constructive optimism” and need explicit architectural constraints to provide useful, non-greenwashing guidance. If AI’s output is warm and reassuring like a typical CSR page, the model is likely reproducing language &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/04/28/algorithmic-greenwashing-lessons-from-building-an-ai-agent-for-nature/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Algorithmic greenwashing: Lessons from building an AI agent for nature</span></a>

  44. Americans are concerned about harmful chemicals in food, water and everyday products

    Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:51:00 -0000

    Read the full story from Pew. More than 70% of adults in the United States are very or somewhat concerned about their own or their loved ones’ exposure to harmful chemicals in food and drinking water, and a majority is also concerned about chemicals in food packaging, children’s and baby products, farmland, and other sources. &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/04/27/americans-are-concerned-about-harmful-chemicals-in-food-water-and-everyday-products/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Americans are concerned about harmful chemicals in food, water and everyday products</span></a>

  45. 4 ways to navigate sustainability certifications

    Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:23:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Sustainability may be experiencing scarcity these days, but one thing remains abundant: sustainability certifications. With more than 450 listings on the Ecolabel Index,&#160;a global directory of environmental certifications, there have never been more choices for companies to dress up their brand. As the leader of a nonprofit that administers &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/04/27/4-ways-to-navigate-sustainability-certifications/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">4 ways to navigate sustainability certifications</span></a>

  46. Sustainability’s next generation of leaders is ready — but still need us

    Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:56:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Sustainability careers are more defined than ever, but the expectations on early-career professionals have never been higher. Effective mentorship today requires active engagement — and a willingness to listen as much as to guide. Intergenerational learning isn’t a bonus; it’s essential to keeping sustainability relevant, effective and forward-looking.

  47. Recycled content has a messaging problem — and an opportunity

    Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:26:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Despite high confidence in their sustainability knowledge, 48 percent of consumers don’t understand the difference between packaging that’s “recyclable” or “made with recycled content.”  Story-based recycled content claims outperform claims that only have data points. Recycled content can be the strongest sustainability lever at the point of purchase, if consumers understand it.

  48. Metal powders help fuel rockets. Now they could heat up factories, too.

    Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:41:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Canary Media. When rockets blast off Earth, they rely on tiny metal powders to help propel them into space. Now, an emerging group of startups and scientists is hoping to harness these particles for something more terrestrial: producing carbon-free energy for factories. Powdered iron can be combusted in industrial boilers &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/04/13/metal-powders-help-fuel-rockets-now-they-could-heat-up-factories-too/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Metal powders help fuel rockets. Now they could heat up factories, too.</span></a>

  49. Saving the pint: behind the race to climate-proof beer in the US

    Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:54:00 -0000

    Read the full story in The Guardian. Water shortages and rising heat are putting pressure on beer ingredients, but US brewers and farmers are adapting

  50. Energy Star is moving to DOE. Industry groups are hopeful.

    Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:28:47 -0000

    Read the full story at Facilities Dive. See also: An agreement signed March 3 between the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency to move administration of the Energy Star program to DOE has industry groups hopeful the program will land on stable ground.

  51. Untapped Potential: An Assessment of Municipal and Industrial Water Efficiency Potential in the United States   

    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:47:00 -0000

    Download the report. A new first-of-its-kind assessment from the Pacific Institute finds that improving water efficiency in U.S. homes, businesses, institutions, and reducing leakage in water distribution systems, can save 14.0 to 34.1 million acre-feet of water per year (12.5 to 30.4 billion gallons per day). The study finds that even basic upgrades to meet &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/03/26/untapped-potential-an-assessment-of-municipal-and-industrial-water-efficiency-potential-in-the-united-states/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Untapped Potential: An Assessment of Municipal and Industrial Water Efficiency Potential in the United States   </span></a>

  52. A Playbook for Food Retailers to Reduce Consumer Food Waste

    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:45:00 -0000

    Download the report. Over 60% of food waste occurs in households, costing families thousands each year. With food prices at record highs, helping shoppers waste less and get more value in store builds trust, loyalty, and real impact. Retailers want to help but need solutions that work at scale. Many retailer efforts to address food &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/03/26/a-playbook-for-food-retailers-to-reduce-consumer-food-waste/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">A Playbook for Food Retailers to Reduce Consumer Food Waste</span></a>

  53. Economic Impacts of Food Waste Diversion in Illinois

    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:43:00 -0000

    Download the issue brief.

  54. EPR reshaping fresh produce packaging

    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:46:00 -0000

    Read the full story from Fresh Plaza. Packaging in fresh produce has always been a balancing act under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and it&#8217;s now a direct hit to the bottom line. In the UK, EU and several U.S. states, producers foot the bill for packaging waste management, with every extra gram of weight, every &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/03/24/epr-reshaping-fresh-produce-packaging/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">EPR reshaping fresh produce packaging</span></a>

  55. Zero-pollution, decarbonisation, and circular economy in energy-intensive industries

    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:37:00 -0000

    Download the briefing. This briefing presents key air pollutant trends and projections for energy-intensive industries in Europe. It also discusses greenhouse gas (GHG) emission trends over the past two decades. It outlines technology pathways and opportunities for industrial transformation related to zero pollution, decarbonisation and circularity in the context of the Clean Industrial Deal (CID).

  56. CDP, Ecolab launch index to boost corporate water management

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:37:00 -0000

    Read the full story at ESG Dive. Global environmental nonprofit CDP and sustainable water solutions company Ecolab have teamed up to launch a benchmark aimed at helping companies measure, compare and boost operational water performance. The Water Use Efficiency Index —  unveiled at last month’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland — is designed to &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/03/11/cdp-ecolab-launch-index-to-boost-corporate-water-management/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">CDP, Ecolab launch index to boost corporate water management</span></a>

  57. Nearly 900,000 tons of food waste landfilled: What Wisconsin’s new data reveals

    Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:30:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Bicycle. See also the executive summary and full study from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Nearly 900,000 tons of food waste are landfilled in Wisconsin each year, according to a&#160;new analysis&#160;released by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The figure, drawn from the agency’s first comprehensive assessment of &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/02/26/nearly-900000-tons-of-food-waste-landfilled-what-wisconsins-new-data-reveals/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Nearly 900,000 tons of food waste landfilled: What Wisconsin’s new data reveals</span></a>

  58. Lesson plan: Green Glue

    Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:20:00 -0000

    Download the lesson plan. In this hands-on, inquiry-based lesson, students explore biomimicry and green chemistry by designing and creating their own biodegradable glue using household materials such as powdered milk, vinegar, and baking soda. Students first engage in a biomimicry matching activity to understand how nature inspires sustainable technologies, then apply green chemistry principles—safety, cost, &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/02/16/lesson-plan-green-glue/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Lesson plan: Green Glue</span></a>

  59. The Olympics are ditching PFAS waxes — and the ‘ridiculous’ speed they gave skiers

    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:57:12 -0000

    Read the full story at Grist. Tim Baucom has done this before. The Milan Cortina Games will be his third Olympics as a wax technician for the United States’ cross-country ski team, a job characterized by long flights schlepping tools and duffel bags of gear halfway around the world, and even longer days prepping skis. &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/02/12/the-olympics-are-ditching-pfas-waxes-and-the-ridiculous-speed-they-gave-skiers/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Olympics are ditching PFAS waxes — and the ‘ridiculous’ speed they gave skiers</span></a>

  60. Glasgow researchers develop 99 per cent degradable circuit boards

    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:53:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Resource.co. See also: Harwell, J. R., Zhang, T., Rollo, A., Wagih, M., &#38; Kettle, J. (2025). Additively manufacturing printed circuit boards with low waste footprint by transferring electroplated zinc tracks. Communications Materials, 7(1), 17. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-025-01031-7 [open access] Circuit boards where more than 99 per cent of materials can degrade into low-toxicity products &#8230; <a href="https://envnewsbits.info/2026/02/12/glasgow-researchers-develop-99-per-cent-degradable-circuit-boards/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Glasgow researchers develop 99 per cent degradable circuit boards</span></a>