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  1. Take one step at a time to achieve sustainability goals

    Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:06:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Food Business News. When it comes to sustainability, bank on it. It doesn’t matter if it’s reducing energy, landfill waste, water usage or greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Just like in a 401(k) retirement or any other account, the savings start small, but they begin to add up just like compound … Continue reading Take one step at a time to achieve sustainability goals

  2. Amazon to use mass timber-built delivery facility as sustainability lab

    Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:59:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Construction Dive. Amazon announced Thursday that it opened a delivery facility in Elkhart, Indiana, which has a structure that is largely made of mass timber — a low-carbon construction material — and includes more than 40 sustainability initiatives, according to a company blog. While its function to customers remains the … Continue reading Amazon to use mass timber-built delivery facility as sustainability lab

  3. A look at Massachusetts’ food waste disposal ban, 11 years post-launch

    Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:08:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Waste360. Massachusetts diverts 370,000 tons of food waste from landfill per year, but is stepping on the gas as it chases an approaching target: diverting 780,000 tons of the material annually by 2030. For now, it’s counting on commercial generators to boost the food waste fraction. Massachusetts has a way … Continue reading A look at Massachusetts’ food waste disposal ban, 11 years post-launch

  4. How L’Oreal links environmental goals to new product innovation

    Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:12:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. L’Oreal screened all new products in 2023 and 2024 for 14 environmental metrics. Two new innovations in 2025: Vertical farming systems and waterless extraction methods. Breakthroughs are shared across brands to encourage commercial scale.

  5. VF Corporation hits 61% traceability for key materials

    Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:22:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. VF is steadily moving toward traceability for cotton, wool, leather, rubber, polyester and nylon by 2028. Supply chain audits and public reporting strengthen transparency, covering more than 1,200 sites globally. The company is linking traceability to risk management, using data to identify environmental, social and regulatory challenges in its … Continue reading VF Corporation hits 61% traceability for key materials

  6. Science-based climate targets boost corporate reputation, decarbonization pace: report

    Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:20:00 -0000

    Read the full story at ESG Dive. Most companies who have set science-based climate targets witnessed a net-positive impact on their corporate reputation, climate ambition and pace of decarbonization, according to a report the Science Based Targets initiative released Monday. Responses were collected from 171 companies that have had an SBTI-validated target in place for … Continue reading Science-based climate targets boost corporate reputation, decarbonization pace: report

  7. Breaking down rare earth element magnets for recycling

    Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:54:00 -0000

    Read the full story from Ars Technica. All the world’s discarded phones, bricked laptops, and other trashed electronics are collectively a treasure trove of rare earth elements (REEs). But separating out and recovering these increasingly sought-after materials is no easy task. However, a team of researchers says it has developed a way of separating REEs … Continue reading Breaking down rare earth element magnets for recycling

  8. Microsoft inks deal to remove atmospheric CO2 using mine waste

    Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:24:00 -0000

    Read the full story at ESG Dive. Microsoft has signed a deal to have Canada-based carbon removal company Arca remove 300,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide through industrial mineralization, a process that converts CO2 into solid carbonate materials, according to a Wednesday release. Arca’s removal and storage process utilizes a mine waste as feedstock, and … Continue reading Microsoft inks deal to remove atmospheric CO2 using mine waste

  9. From ruins to reuse: How Ukrainians are repurposing war waste

    Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:18:00 -0000

    Read the full story at e360. Russian bombardments have generated more than a billion tons of debris across Ukraine since 2022. Now, local and international efforts are meticulously sorting the bricks, concrete, metal, and wood, preparing these materials for a second life in new buildings and roads. 

  10. Rugged devices offer a solution to reduce scope 3 emissions

    Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:16:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Manufacturing Dive. Charlie Gibbs, director of product solutions at Getac North America, says manufacturers should take the long view on electronic device investments at their facilities.

  11. Buoyed by a retro revival, Kodak’s dark environmental past is coming to light

    Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:56:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Grist. A snapshot of Kodak’s history includes cameras, military contracts, and a legacy of environmental damage in the communities it is a part of.

  12. Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies release more of their toxic waste into the environment

    Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0000

    by Mahelet G Fikru, Missouri University of Science and Technology and Jennifer Brodmann, California State University, Dominguez Hills How much pollution a facility engaged in production or resource extraction emits isn’t just based on its location, its industry or the type of work it does. That’s what our team of environmental and financial economists found … Continue reading Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies release more of their toxic waste into the environment

  13. ISTC publishes pollution prevention guide

    Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:59:08 -0000

    The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center’s TAP group has published a manual for companies wanting to learn about using pollution prevention (P2) industrial assessments. It was developed as part of the EPA-funded Collaborative Training & Assessments in Pollution Prevention (CTAP2) project, which assists manufacturers in developing the skills needed to reap the rewards of incorporating sustainability … Continue reading ISTC publishes pollution prevention guide

  14. ISTC publishes pollution prevention guide

    Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:59:08 -0000

    The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center’s TAP group has published a manual for companies wanting to learn about using pollution prevention (P2) industrial assessments. It was developed as part of the EPA-funded Collaborative Training & Assessments in Pollution Prevention (CTAP2) project, which assists manufacturers in developing the skills needed to reap the rewards of incorporating sustainability … Continue reading ISTC publishes pollution prevention guide

  15. How to minimize the environmental impact of your website

    Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:44:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Smashing Magazine. As responsible digital professionals, we are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of our work and need to find effective and pragmatic ways to reduce it. James Chudley shares a new decarbonising approach that will help you to minimise the environmental impact of your website, benefiting people, … Continue reading How to minimize the environmental impact of your website

  16. Building the business case for sustainability: A practical guide for business connecting opportunities and financial drivers

    Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:49:00 -0000

    Download the report. The world is turning to business for sustainability solutions. Business leadership integrating the sustainability imperatives of climate, nature and equity action into corporate strategies, operating plans and decision making is essential. Significant opportunities can be found in business model, product and project innovation and delivery. But it can be challenging to know … Continue reading Building the business case for sustainability: A practical guide for business connecting opportunities and financial drivers

  17. Building the business case for sustainability: A practical guide for business connecting opportunities and financial drivers

    Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:49:00 -0000

    Download the report. The world is turning to business for sustainability solutions. Business leadership integrating the sustainability imperatives of climate, nature and equity action into corporate strategies, operating plans and decision making is essential. Significant opportunities can be found in business model, product and project innovation and delivery. But it can be challenging to know … Continue reading Building the business case for sustainability: A practical guide for business connecting opportunities and financial drivers

  18. Report: Sustainability in supply chains is still a firm-level priority

    Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:15:00 -0000

    Read the full story from MIT. A new report by MIT researchers finds corporations are still very much seeking sustainability advances in their supply chains — but many need to improve the business metrics they use in this area.

  19. 3 ways companies can push clean energy forward despite federal rollbacks

    Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:47:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. The Trump administration’s rollback of clean energy policy has clear economic effects that will impact businesses beyond their sustainability concerns. The business community’s voice will be critical in working to implement the next stage of federal climate policies, and companies should continue to push for it on Capitol Hill. … Continue reading 3 ways companies can push clean energy forward despite federal rollbacks

  20. Volatile company carbon footprints skew Scope 3 estimates, study finds

    Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:03:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Data on corporate carbon footprints is too variable to be useful in estimating Scope 3 emissions, researchers warn. A study of the carbon footprints of 62 European companies revealed significant annual swings. Companies should focus instead on using information from key suppliers to refine conventional emissions estimates.

  21. Real AI prompts for sustainability pros — recommended by sustainability pros

    Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:19:00 -0000

    The power of generative artificial intelligence is abundantly clear, yet surveys show only a minority of workers use ChatGPT or rival services on a regular basis. That’s partly because it can be challenging to figure out where to apply AI, and how to ask it to do what you want. If you’re among those who … Continue reading Real AI prompts for sustainability pros — recommended by sustainability pros

  22. Carbon accounting must be overhauled to save net zero. Here’s how

    Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:52:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Climate-related reports are useful for disclosures, advocacy and emissions alignment exercises. Carbon accounting, on the other hand, enables emissions to be fully allocated, which is more helpful for reaching net zero. Carbon markets built on accounting systems have integrity, while those built on reporting systems enable a kind of … Continue reading Carbon accounting must be overhauled to save net zero. Here’s how

  23. Companies still acting on climate change, but ‘afraid to talk about it’ publicly: experts

    Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:01:00 -0000

    Read the full story at ESG Dive. Ceres CEO Mindy Lubber said companies are still making progress on sustainability goals, but “don’t want a target on [their] back,” given the current political environment.

  24. Newly updated: Pollution Prevention 101 LibGuide

    Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:10:26 -0000

    In preparation for my retirement at the end of the year, I’ve extensively revised the Pollution Prevention 101 LibGuide, a guide to pollution prevention (P2) information for sustainability professionals. After I retire, guide maintenance will be assumed by the fine librarians at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Funk ACES Library. You can check out the … Continue reading Newly updated: Pollution Prevention 101 LibGuide

  25. The employee climate advocacy playbook: Lessons from inside Microsoft and Alphabet

    Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:46:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Despite headwinds facing ESG initiatives, employee climate advocacy is surging. Partnering with established climate organizations and engaging with employees at multiple levels can help accelerate outcomes. The most successful efforts combine external expertise with internal community building and approach sustainability teams as potential allies rather than automatic supporters.

  26. 3 common climate risk assessment mistakes — and how to fix them

    Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:40:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Climate risk assessments are a critical part of regulated disclosure, but often lack consistency and uniform guidance. Three challenges include low granularity of physical risk analyses, a failure to account for heat-related health risks, and a lack of clear standards for financial analysis. Opportunities to improve accuracy include grouping … Continue reading 3 common climate risk assessment mistakes — and how to fix them

  27. NVIDIA’s top ESG priority: Slash the power gobbled by its AI chips

    Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:42:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. NVIDIA’s first validated, science-based targets were disclosed in June 2025. There’s no specific pledge to reduce absolute supply chain emissions. Its latest AI chips are 25 times more energy-efficient than their predecessors.

  28. How Microsoft and Unilever turned climate adaptation into a competitive advantage

    Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:36:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Companies with strong adaptation strategies often gain a “resilience dividend” that grows over time. Adaptation strategies fall into three categories: defensive, opportunistic and transformative. The most successful strategies combine all three. Since traditional financial metrics can fail to capture the full value of resilience investments, companies can also measure … Continue reading How Microsoft and Unilever turned climate adaptation into a competitive advantage

  29. 6 (short) videos to help sustainability pros take their careers to the next level

    Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:11:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. These quick, compelling clips offer insight on listening, empathy, storytelling and other human essentials for driving change.

  30. Unilever and Oatly test drive a new framework for capturing corporate climate action

    Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:08:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Companies can use the  framework to receive credit for climate action that goes beyond emissions reductions. The framework was developed by the climate consultancy Futerra and Oxford Net Zero. Backers hope the framework will influence the development of more formal standards.

  31. Manufacturers scrutinize supply chains for California scope 3 emissions disclosures

    Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:02:00 -0000

    Read the full story at ESG Dive. After weathering legal challenges and an attempted delay by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, implementation of two major climate disclosure laws are around the corner: The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261). These are the first laws in the U.S. … Continue reading Manufacturers scrutinize supply chains for California scope 3 emissions disclosures

  32. One-third of corporate spending aligns with sustainability: Risilience

    Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:36:00 -0000

    Read the full story at ESG Dive. Thirty-six percent of large businesses in the U.S. and Europe have aligned their capital expenditures with sustainability goals despite a pullback in the U.S. and other countries from environmental protection efforts including combating climate change, Risilience found in a survey. Many companies have woven sustainability into corporate strategy … Continue reading One-third of corporate spending aligns with sustainability: Risilience

  33. For stakeholder trust, prioritize human dialogue over AI

    Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:21:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. While sustainability experts remain skeptical about stakeholder management’s effectiveness, corporate affairs professionals believe authentic dialogue builds trust best. Sustainability professionals can work with corporate affairs practitioners to drive credibility and impact. Instead of relying on newer engagement methods like AI, returning to the fundamentals of open dialogue may work … Continue reading For stakeholder trust, prioritize human dialogue over AI

  34. IKEA’s CEO explains why the C-suite still matters in the climate fight

    Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:20:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. CEOs can be powerful catalysts for sustainability, though meaningful change can also come from middle management. IKEA’s example shows that companies can grow revenue while cutting absolute emissions, proving that “climate smart is cost smart.” While most CEOs are committed to sustainability, many remain silent out of fear of … Continue reading IKEA’s CEO explains why the C-suite still matters in the climate fight

  35. California extends cap-and-trade, as Indigenous nations grapple with the trade-offs

    Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:16:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Grist. In 2013, California launched its cap-and-trade program, a carbon credit market that allows companies and governments to engage with offset projects that incentivize investments in planting trees, preserving forests, or even supporting solar farms. The idea is to reduce or offset greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing credits for nature-based … Continue reading California extends cap-and-trade, as Indigenous nations grapple with the trade-offs

  36. 6 accelerator programs to advance your sustainability career in 2025

    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:28:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Demand for compensated fellowship programs outpaces supply and career accelerators are filling the gap. These programs can help experienced practitioners advance their sustainability careers with new skills.  Each program offers a unique combination of hands-on experience, training, community and career support.

  37. How P&G’s CSO makes the business case for sustainability

    Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:24:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. Procter & Gamble’s long-term chief sustainability officer, Virginie Helias, started her career as a marketer and brand manager, but she doesn’t think consumer products should be priced higher just because they have a lower environmental impact that may have cost more to achieve.

  38. What a waste – can big food really close the loop?

    Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:43:00 -0000

    Read the full story in Food Navigator Europe. Heineken UK has ambitions to close its waste loop, but can it be done?

  39. How the NFL is turning stadium waste into a win for the environment

    Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:46:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Waste360. As the NFL season has kicked off, fans have flocked back to stadiums to watch their favorite teams win or lose in horrible, last-second fashions. With fans cramming into the stands comes waste, a lot of it. Each NFL game, on average, generates over 80,000 pounds of waste per stadium, … Continue reading How the NFL is turning stadium waste into a win for the environment

  40. The end gap: The overlooked space between product usage and disposal

    Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:37:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. In a product’s lifecycle, there’s an overlooked space between the end of its usage and the start of disposal. This “end gap” leads to a subpar consumer experience because it leaves consumers unsure of how they should recycle, donate or dispose of products. If brands want to foster a … Continue reading The end gap: The overlooked space between product usage and disposal

  41. Essential pollution prevention publications to celebrate P2 Week

    Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:52:00 -0000

    Pollution Prevention (P2) Week began on Monday. The 2025 theme is 40 Years of Pollution Prevention: Honoring the Past, Protecting the Future! In celebration, this post highlights some classic P2 publications. Although these were originally in the published in the 1990s through early 2000s, they contain a trove of useful information to make P2 work … Continue reading Essential pollution prevention publications to celebrate P2 Week

  42. An Inexpensive Aquarium Pump Water Recirculator for the Teaching Laboratory

    Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:56:00 -0000

    Download the documentation. The design and operation of a simple and inexpensive water recirculator is described, which can replace wasteful running water “tap-to-drain” applications such as providing cooling to Liebig-type (water jacket) condensers. The recirculator uses an inexpensive and easily acquired aquarium pump placed within a large plastic jar or bucket. Data is provided for … Continue reading An Inexpensive Aquarium Pump Water Recirculator for the Teaching Laboratory

  43. A guidebook for sustainability in laboratories

    Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:10:00 -0000

    Download the guide. This guidebook aims to improve lab users’ everyday practices to become more sustainable. Specifically, this guidebook provides practical suggestions on how to effectively use lab instruments and resources and how to acquire data. We provide advice to labs covering disciplines such as biology, chemistry, computational science, engineering, life sciences, materials sciences, medicine, … Continue reading A guidebook for sustainability in laboratories

  44. Cheese-making leftovers to make vehicle fuel and bioplastics?

    Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:08:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Waste360. Whey, a byproduct of cheesemaking, has ballooned into a multibillion-dollar “cash cow” for the dairy industry, which turns protein in this waste stream into products from butter to nutrient-packed powders. But the protein extraction process leaves behind heaps of lactose. So now innovators are figuring out how to valorize … Continue reading Cheese-making leftovers to make vehicle fuel and bioplastics?

  45. Case Study: Enzymes Reduce Grain and Water Use in Brewery

    Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:13:00 -0000

    Download the case study. To Share Brewing Co., located in Manchester, New Hampshire works to reduce grain and water consumption for their For Heck Yeah! American Lager. Read this case study to learn more about how the use of enzymes can reduce grain consumption by nearly half, while saving water in the process.

  46. Alternatives to Dichloromethane for Teaching Laboratories

    Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:31:00 -0000

    Milo, A., Chen, L., Grice, K. A., & Vosburg, D. A. (2025). Alternatives to Dichloromethane for Teaching Laboratories. Journal of Chemical Education, 102(6), 2261–2267. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c00106 Abstract New US regulations restricting dichloromethane (DCM), also called methylene chloride, may prompt instructors of teaching laboratories to avoid its use entirely. This commentary addresses the hazards, properties, and laboratory … Continue reading Alternatives to Dichloromethane for Teaching Laboratories

  47. Circular Economy Implementation for Plastic Products in SMEs: Framework Development and Practical Application in Case Studies

    Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:26:00 -0000

    Jürgens, M., Mudersbach, M., & Endres, H.-J. (2025). Circular Economy Implementation for Plastic Products in SMEs: Framework Development and Practical Application in Case Studies. Circular Economy and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43615-025-00610-7 [open access] Abstract Plastics are of key importance for numerous technical applications due to their functional properties and cost efficiency. However, their production from fossil raw … Continue reading Circular Economy Implementation for Plastic Products in SMEs: Framework Development and Practical Application in Case Studies

  48. Exploring the factors influencing the adoption of Design for Environment (DfE) in the Japanese food industry

    Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:59:11 -0000

    Seo, Y., & Shirasawa, N. (2025). Exploring the factors influencing the adoption of Design for Environment (DfE) in the Japanese food industry. Journal of Cleaner Production, 519, 145900. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.145900 Abstract The adoption of Design for Environment (DfE) practices is essential for promoting sustainability in the food industry. While previous research has primarily focused on the … Continue reading Exploring the factors influencing the adoption of Design for Environment (DfE) in the Japanese food industry

  49. Tox-Scapes: A visual and quantitative tool for selecting safer chemical reactions by means of cytotoxicity assessment

    Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:31:00 -0000

    Kolesnikov, A. E., Grebennikov, N. O., Romanenko, K. A., Egorova, K. S., & Ananikov, V. P. (2025). Tox-Scapes: A visual and quantitative tool for selecting safer chemical reactions by means of cytotoxicity assessment. Journal of Cleaner Production, 519, 145970. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.145970 Abstract The transition to eco-friendly chemical processes is a pressing concern for modern chemistry; still, … Continue reading Tox-Scapes: A visual and quantitative tool for selecting safer chemical reactions by means of cytotoxicity assessment

  50. Evaluating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Waste Auditing and Encouraging Proper Disposal Practices through Nudge Strategies

    Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:41:00 -0000

    Download the thesis. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and behavioral science offers promising opportunities as universities seek innovative solutions to improve waste management efficiency. This study investigates the role of AI in enhancing waste audits and evaluates the effectiveness of behavioral nudges in promoting sustainable disposal practices within an institutional setting. The research at Valera Hall, … Continue reading Evaluating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Waste Auditing and Encouraging Proper Disposal Practices through Nudge Strategies

  51. Design principles for city waste reduction: Addressing gaps in public reporting for zero waste

    Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:06:00 -0000

    Leslie, J., Brown, P. J., Pratt, S., & Edwards, M. (2025). Design principles for city waste reduction: Addressing gaps in public reporting for zero waste. Cleaner Waste Systems, 12, 100326. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clwas.2025.100326 Abstract As cities respond to growing demands of waste management, what and how information is publicly reported is becoming more important. Despite the evolution … Continue reading Design principles for city waste reduction: Addressing gaps in public reporting for zero waste

  52. Sustainability case studies for breweries and wineries

    Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:42:30 -0000

    The New Hampshire Pollution Prevention Program has developed numerous case studies and fact sheets for the state’s craft beverage industry. These include: Looking for more pollution prevention tips for food & beverage manufacturers? Check out the food manufacturing page of the Pollution Prevention 101 LibGuide.

  53. Identifying and managing ship paint microplastic pollution along the supply chain: A shipbuilding case study

    Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:16:00 -0000

    Oertel, G., Vaagen, H., & Glavee-Geo, R. (2025). Identifying and managing ship paint microplastic pollution along the supply chain: A shipbuilding case study. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 218, 118182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118182 Abstract Paint fragments, often linked to ship paint, contribute to more than half of the microplastic pollution in the ocean and waterways. This case study analyses … Continue reading Identifying and managing ship paint microplastic pollution along the supply chain: A shipbuilding case study

  54. How REI reached a key zero-waste milestone before Target and Walmart

    Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:45:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. REI’s biggest waste stream is single-use plastic, a challenge shared by many retailers. More than half the polyester REI used for its private label last year came from recycled sources. One lesson: Don’t eliminate protective packaging without considering other factors, e.g., how products become dirty or damaged in distribution … Continue reading How REI reached a key zero-waste milestone before Target and Walmart

  55. The benefits – and challenges – of using upcycled ingredients

    Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:11:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Food Processing. Upcycled food components offer multiple benefits. However, challenges include a steady supply and consistent quality.

  56. Reducing the environmental footprint of glass manufacturing

    Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:27:00 -0000

    Colangelo, S. (2024). Reducing the environmental footprint of glass manufacturing. International Journal of Applied Glass Science, 15(4), 350–366. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijag.16674 [open access] Abstract            The glass industry is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions due to its energy consumption profile and the use of fossil fuels in the manufacturing process. Most … Continue reading Reducing the environmental footprint of glass manufacturing

  57. Challenges in achieving more sustainable anaesthesia practices: A narrative review of waste reduction

    Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:28:00 -0000

    Skraastad, E. J., Elvir-Lazo, O. L., White, P. F., Chernobylsky, D., Brring, R., & Yumul, R. (2025). Challenges in achieving more sustainable anaesthesia practices: A narrative review of waste reduction. BJA Open, 14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjao.2025.100406 [open access] Abstract Anaesthesia and operating room waste contribute to climate change and environmental pollution. Although professional bodies involving anaesthesiologists and surgeons … Continue reading Challenges in achieving more sustainable anaesthesia practices: A narrative review of waste reduction

  58. RSC awards more than £200,000 in latest round of Sustainable Laboratories Grants funding

    Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:06:00 -0000

    Read the full story from the Royal Society of Chemistry. More than £200,000 in grants have been awarded to sustainability projects worldwide through an RSC initiative aimed at reducing the environmental impact of lab-based science. The second round of our Sustainable Laboratories Grant programme will see 25 initiatives across seven countries each receive up to … Continue reading RSC awards more than £200,000 in latest round of Sustainable Laboratories Grants funding

  59. Call to Action: Read and sign the Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future

    Thu, 29 May 2025 16:03:11 -0000

    On Friday, May 23, 2025, leading voices from science, industry, education, and policy convened at the Nobel Prize Museum for the official launch of the Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future. Hosted by the organizing committee of the Nobel Symposium and supported by SuCCeSS, this event spotlighted chemistry’s critical role in addressing global challenges … Continue reading Call to Action: Read and sign the Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future

  60. How to effectively respond to environmental rollbacks

    Mon, 19 May 2025 13:52:00 -0000

    Read the full story at Trellis. The sustainability community hasn’t responded well to the Trump administration’s full-court press on eviscerating sustainability due to a lack of innovative thinking. Part of the reason is because the sustainability agenda is too complex and confusing for consumers and voters to understand and support. A sustainability strategy reset with … Continue reading How to effectively respond to environmental rollbacks