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Paper Recycling Surfactants Market Set to Double to USD 1.9 Billion by 2036 as Mills Prioritize Performance Chemistry
The global paper recycling surfactants market is projected to reach USD 1,911.2 million by 2036, driven by increasing recycled-fiber utilization, stri...

Star of the West Launches Sustainability Program with Up to $50/Acre Incentives
Star of the West Milling Company's 2026 STAR program offers farmers up to $50/acre incentives for adopting sustainable practices, using Ostara's CG P2...

Heat Seal Paper Coatings Market Projected to Reach USD 3,736.8 Million by 2036, Driven by Recyclability and PFAS Reformulation
The global heat seal paper coatings market is set to grow from USD 1,480.6 million in 2026 to USD 3,736.8 million by 2036 at a CAGR of 9.7%, fueled by...

Antarctica Expedition Cruises Gain Traction as Luxury Travel Shifts to Transformational Experiences, Expert Says
Luxury travel expert Angela Hughes explains why Antarctica expedition cruises are increasingly seen as worthwhile investments for affluent travelers s...

Lawn Care of Saint Johns Expands With Pet-Safe Product Options
Lawn Care of Saint Johns introduces eco-friendly, pet-friendly lawn treatments for residential and commercial properties, reducing chemical exposure r...

Elite Irrigation & Drainage Earns Hunter Preferred Contractor Status, Joins IANJ to Boost Service Quality in Bergen County
Elite Irrigation & Drainage's Hunter Preferred Contractor designation and IANJ membership ensure technically verified sprinkler repair and smart irrig...

Albentosa Presents Results of 'The Way of the Holy Grail' Project, Boosting Sustainable Tourism in Rural Aragon
The Albentosa City Council showcased the completion of a two-million-euro EU-funded project to enhance the cultural itinerary of 'The Way of the Holy ...

iPakket and Arqcons Group Urge Long-Term Thinking in Infrastructure and Mobility Investments
The companies advocate for sustainable, long-term infrastructure strategies to address the global investment gap and build resilient communities.

Freedom to Play Initiative Launches National Child-Safety Campaign Targeting HOA Playground Oversight Gaps
The Freedom to Play initiative, launched on July 4, 2026, seeks mandatory safety reforms for over 370,000 HOA-managed playgrounds, citing 200,000 annu...

Extreme Heat Puts Strain on Heart, American Heart Association Warns
The American Heart Association warns that extreme heat, the leading weather-related cause of death in the U.S., increases cardiovascular risk and heat...

One World Products and Los Gatos Tomato Products Plan Joint Venture to Expand AgriBlend™ Platform
The strategic collaboration aims to develop advanced engineered materials from renewable agricultural feedstocks like tomato pomace and almond byprodu...

Global Manager Group Launches Integrated HSE Documentation Kit for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001
Global Manager Group's new Integrated HSE Documentation Kit provides ready-to-use documents to help organizations implement an environmental, health, ...

New 5-Point Haboob Scale Rates Dust Storms as Arizona Monsoon 2026 Begins
A new dust storm severity scale from ASU, NWS, and ADEQ aims to reduce fatalities on Arizona roads by rating haboobs from 1 to 5 based on wind speed, ...

LifeQuest World Corp. Completes Acquisition of Waste Management Equipment Company, Adds $3.5M Revenue
LifeQuest World Corp. acquires an established Northwest waste management equipment company for $3.5M annual revenue, transforming into a diversified e...

PET Packaging Market Set to Reach USD 144.9 Billion by 2036 as Beverage Consumption, Circular Economy Initiatives, and Recycled Content Mandates Drive Global Growth
The global PET packaging market is projected to grow from USD 93.3 billion in 2026 to USD 144.9 billion by 2036, driven by beverage consumption, circu...

Carbon Capture Amine Solvents Market to Reach $1.03 Billion by 2036 as Commercial Deployment Accelerates
The carbon capture amine solvents market is projected to grow from $444 million in 2025 to $1.03 billion by 2036, driven by commercial CCS projects an...

10 Start-ups Win at 9th Start-up Express, Showcasing Hong Kong's Innovation Momentum
The ninth edition of Start-up Express concluded with 10 winners in smart city, green tech, and health tech, highlighting Hong Kong's growing start-up ...

MIT Study Confirms EVs Have Superior Environmental Footprint Compared to Gasoline Vehicles
A new MIT study finds that battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles consistently outperform gasoline cars in overall emissions across all examined...

Material Recovery Becomes Central to Modern Demolition Planning
Demolition projects are increasingly evaluated by material recovery and reuse, shifting from waste disposal to circular construction practices to meet...

Greenland Mines Advances Critical Minerals Strategy with Skaergaard and Sarfartoq Projects
Greenland Mines (GRML) is progressing its North Atlantic critical minerals platform, highlighted by the Skaergaard Project's significant palladium-equ...

NWB Finland Oy to Introduce AINA Natural Water to U.S. Market, Focusing on Sustainability
NWB Finland Oy announces plans to bring AINA Natural Water from Northern Finland to U.S. consumers, emphasizing its naturally filtered purity and inno...

Hero Awards and Afghan Women Rising Build AI Solution Engine for UN Sustainability Goals
The Hero Awards and Afghan Women Rising are creating AI agents for each of the UN's 169 sustainability targets, empowering Afghan girls denied educati...

Microplastic Free Personal Care Polymers Market Projected to Reach $1.5 Billion by 2036 Amidst Beauty Industry's Sustainable Reformulation Drive
The microplastic free personal care polymers market is set to grow from $657 million in 2025 to $1.5 billion by 2036, driven by regulatory scrutiny, c...

Wheaton Precious Metals Ranked Among Canada's Best Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. has been named to Corporate Knights' 2026 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list, ranking 13th overall, highlighting ...

Clym Environmental Wins Tech Innovation Award as Frostburg Facility Nears Opening
Clym Environmental Services received the Life Sciences Innovation of the Year award from the Maryland Tech Council ahead of its new Frostburg facility...

Ex-Trucker Earns 300+ Five-Star Reviews for Sacramento Junk Removal Business
Gabriel Torres, a former long-haul truck driver, founded Discard Junk Removal in Sacramento, building a family-run business with over 300 five-star re...

US Surpasses 250,000 Public EV Charging Ports, Boosting Adoption Prospects
The United States has achieved a milestone of 250,000 public electric vehicle charging ports, signaling progress toward infrastructure goals and suppo...

Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) Pipes Market Set to Reach USD 4.92 Billion by 2036 Driven by Corrosion Resistance and Infrastructure Modernization
The GRE pipes market is projected to grow at a 5.4% CAGR to USD 4.92 billion by 2036, driven by replacement of metallic pipes in oilfield, desalinatio...
Hong Kong Hosts Inaugural International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services
The first International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services in Hong Kong gathered over 230 experts from 70+ institutions to enhan...

Lenzing Group Showcases Bio-Based Nonwovens and Wins INDEX Award at Global Fairs
Lenzing Group demonstrated scalable, bio-based nonwoven solutions at CIDPEX, TECHTEXTIL, and INDEX, winning the INDEX™ 26 Award for its LENZING™ DualW...

Numa Numa Resources Advances Responsible Mining Strategy in Bougainville, Aligning with Local Aspirations for Self-Determination
Numa Numa Resources is progressing a mining development strategy in Bougainville that emphasizes collaboration with landowners and adherence to cultur...

Green Choice Proteins to Bring Australian Plant-Based Nutrition Philosophy to U.S. Market
Green Choice Proteins, an Australian plant nutrition company, announces its expansion into the United States, emphasizing Australian-grown ingredients...

Verite Capital Partners Appoints Sumit Majumdar as Vice Chairman, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Operating Partner
Verite Capital Partners appoints Sumit Majumdar to drive global sustainability initiatives, aiming to create over one million green jobs and reduce wo...

Scandium Canada Supports Naskapi Nation's Access Corridor Initiative in Nunavik
Scandium Canada commends the Naskapi Nation's community-led assessment of multi-user access corridor options in Nunavik, emphasizing Indigenous govern...

Modular Prefabricated Construction Market to Reach USD 302.0 Billion by 2035 Driven by Sustainability and Urbanization
The global modular and prefabricated construction market is projected to grow from USD 173.5 billion in 2025 to USD 302.0 billion by 2035, driven by r...

Why Relying on FEMA Flood Maps Alone Could Cost Waterfront Property Owners Everything
A coastal risk expert warns that FEMA flood maps do not account for rainfall-driven flooding, leaving many waterfront property owners dangerously expo...

Colombia’s Fossil Fuel Dilemma: Petro’s Green Transformation Faces Hurdles
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has pledged to transition the economy away from fossil fuels, but the country’s heavy reliance on oil and coal expo...

Vinachem Recognized in 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 Ranking, Marking Milestone for Vietnam's Chemical Industry
Vinachem's debut in the Fortune SEA 500 highlights its financial strength and strategic transformation, positioning it among Southeast Asia's largest ...

eDNA Technology Empowers Environmental Protection in China's Yangtze River Basin
Professor Zhang Wei and the China Zhi Gong Party use eDNA technology to monitor biodiversity in Chaohu Lake and the Wanjiang River, offering a non-inv...

Ken Baker Retires as NewAge Industries President and CEO After 42-Year Tenure
Ken Baker, who led NewAge Industries for 42 years, has retired as President and CEO, leaving a legacy of employee ownership, sustainability, and globa...

AI Model RivDepth Maps River Depth in High-Sediment Environments
A new AI model, RivDepth, accurately maps river depth in sediment-laden waters using satellite data, aiding flood assessment and river management.

Most US Data Centers to Be Located in Dry Areas, Analysis Shows
A recent analysis reveals that the majority of planned data center developments in the U.S. are situated in regions experiencing persistent drought, h...

New Book Examines the Intersection of Human Behavior and Environmental Decline
David Hawk's 'Human Nature and the Potential in Nurture' explores how social systems and human relations contribute to environmental challenges, offer...

Study Reveals How Smart Urban Governance Translates Climate Policy into Resilient City Design
A new study from the University of the Philippines shows that climate resilience in rapidly growing cities like Metro Manila depends on coordinated go...

New Book Examines How Industrialization Reshaped Human Systems and the Environment
David Hawk's 'Human Nature and the Potential in Nurture' explores the impact of industrialization on human systems, governance, and ecological interac...

Janet Woolf's 'Chico' Explores Courage and Wonder in a Hidden Woodland World
Janet Woolf's new fantasy novel 'Chico' follows a tiny woodland creature's journey of self-discovery, emphasizing themes of courage, responsibility, a...

Pasadena Volunteers and Children Clean Central Park for World Health Day, Inspired by The Way to Happiness
Volunteers and children in Pasadena cleaned Central Park for World Health Day, inspired by principles from The Way to Happiness, highlighting communit...

European Grid Bottlenecks Strand 830GW of Clean Energy Projects
Nearly 830 gigawatts of wind, solar, and battery projects are stuck waiting for grid connections across eight European nations, representing over $116...
