Envirotec Magazine

JULY 28, 2025

With the final round of UN negotiations on a global plastics treaty fast approaching, a group of over 60 leading scientists from around the world has issued an urgent call for governments to agree on ambitious, enforceable action to tackle plastic pollution, such as reducing plastic production and prioritising human health. The letters, published today (28 July) in the Cambridge University Press journal Cambridge Prisms: Plastics in the run-up to the resumed session of the Intergovernmental Nego

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 28, 2025

Rathour, A., Dhar, A., & Pathania, S. (2025). Impact of microplastics pollution on human health and aquatic life: A review. Polymer International. [link] Abstract Microplastics are recognized as the toxic pollutant of global concern. They enter into the environment from different sources such as plastic pellets, cosmetic exfoliants and opacifiers etc.

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3BL Media

JULY 21, 2025

Originally published on SIA By Renee Thompson , Wesco; Chair, SIA Environmental, Social and Governance Advisory Board Sustainability is a concept influencing future developments; however, some of its terminology can be confusing or misused, which can result in misunderstandings. Whether you are a business aiming to make genuine efforts or an individual wanting to make informed decisions, understanding these nine terms is essential. 1.

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Renew Economy

JULY 21, 2025

India has added a record amount of renewable energy capacity through the first half of 2025, but remains heavily dependent on coal. The post India adds record 22 gigawatts of wind and solar in first half of 2025 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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ESG Today

JULY 23, 2025

Nature-based carbon removal startup Chestnut Carbon announced that it has secured a new $210 million project finance credit facility, led by J.P. Morgan and backed by a massive forest-focused carbon removal offtake agreement recently signed with tech giant Microsoft. The agreement marks the first financing of its kind for a U.S. voluntary carbon removal afforestation project, with Chestnut, Microsoft and J.P.Morgan highlighting its ability to provide a new route to fund the development of large-

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Corporate Knights

JULY 23, 2025

The East Coast of Canada is a windy place. Nova Scotia has some of the country’s highest average wind speeds , due to strong coastal winds, and in parts of Newfoundland, winds regularly reach levels akin to that of a Category III hurricane, sending gusts of salt spray far inland and occasionally toppling transport trucks like tumbleweeds. Winds are even higher and more consistent offshore, where average wind speeds are some of the highest and most consistent in the world.

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3BL Media

JULY 25, 2025

PotlatchDeltic operates six lumber mills and an industrial plywood facility. Each mill operates subject to stringent limits and legal requirements within various environmental permits and regulations that are in place to protect air and water quality. Under the Clean Air Act and our site-specific Renewable Operating Permits, our mills closely monitor operating parameters and air emissions, including hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) to ensure those emissions are minimized.

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Renew Economy

JULY 24, 2025

The 200MW/400MWh Greenbank Battery project has kicked off commercial operations, including regularly charging and discharging to support market requirements. The post New two-hour big battery soaking up rooftop solar in Brisbane suburbs completes testing process appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

JULY 27, 2025

This week in ESG news: SBTi launches its net zero target standard for banks and investors; JPMorgan, Microsoft develop new financing model to scale carbon removal projects; Deutsche Bank reports its strongest sustainable finance results in 4 years; Morgan Stanley survey finds businesses increasingly see profitability, growth opportunities from sustainability initiatives; Lloyds launches carbon and nature markets practice; EU plans a new omnibus package to simplify environmental regulations; ICJ

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Sustainability Matters

JULY 27, 2025

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that the world’s governments must be held accountable for climate damage caused by fossil fuel production and consumption by ensuring they phase out fossil fuels, rapidly reduce their emissions, provide compensation to the countries facing climate disasters and provide climate finance to developing countries.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Corporate Knights

JULY 21, 2025

In the face of climate disasters and growing demand for clean technologies, Canadians are calling for a resilient, low-carbon economy that supports rising living standards. Economies run on information. To weather an uncertain future, everyone – from corporate leaders to regulators – needs consistent, reliable climate data to guide investment and policy decisions.

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3BL Media

JULY 24, 2025

Published by Action Against Hunger. Empowering Communities Through Climate-Smart Agriculture and Women's Leadership In the remote village of Malkadaka, home to just 800 households in Kenya , climate change was wreaking havoc. Once a self-sufficient pastoralist community, Malkadaka was devastated by recurring droughts and floods that decimated livestock and left families struggling with hunger and uncertainty.

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Renew Economy

JULY 21, 2025

AEMO reports record activity for wind, solar and battery connections, with hybrid options for solar to dodge negative prices and congestion very popular. The post Wind, solar and battery projects surge to new high, with hybrids and grid forming inverters the big movers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

JULY 24, 2025

Sustainability standards body Gold Standard announced the publication of its Engineered Removals Activity Requirements, a new framework aimed at setting benchmark requirements for the certification of high-integrity engineered carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects. Engineered removals refer to technology-based solutions that physically extract CO2 from the atmosphere, such as direct air capture (DAC) and bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS).

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JULY 23, 2025

Scientists in Svalbard were shocked to find rain and greenery instead of snow during Arctic winter fieldwork. The event highlights not just warming—but a full seasonal shift with major consequences for ecosystems, climate feedback, and research feasibility.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 22, 2025

Ajona, C., & Saravanakumar, A. (2025). A comprehensive review of recent innovations in transforming bio-oil into bioplastics for sustainable product development within a circular economy. Biomass and Bioenergy, 200, 108028.

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3BL Media

JULY 22, 2025

In this follow-up to our last episode on landfills, Host Angelique Dickson sits down with Andrew Green, Senior Associate at Peter J. Ramsay & Associates, to discuss the success of the ET capping system in Australia. They dive into the benefits of ET capping systems, highlighting their contribution to biodiversity and reduced environmental impact.

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Renew Economy

JULY 23, 2025

W.A. awards contracts worth $342 million to help unlock more wind and solar capacity in its main grid as it prepares to close last of coal fired power stations. The post WA reveals biggest investment in grid for a decade to help unlock more wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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ESG Today

JULY 23, 2025

Climate data solutions provider Jupiter Intelligence announced the launch of a series of new tools, aimed at enabling banks and asset managers to quantify physical climate risk within their portfolios and to calculate the ROI on resilience investments. The new tools will form part of Jupiter Intelligence’s flagship ClimateScore Global climate analytics platform.

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Corporate Knights

JULY 25, 2025

The fossil fuel age is flailing and failing, and we are the dawn of a new and clean energy era. That was UN secretary-general António Guterres's message at Climate Week NYC on July 22. "This is our moment of opportunity to build the energy system of the 21st century, meet the world's surging electricity demand sustainably, [and] use trade, investment and finance to supercharge a just energy transition," Guterres said.

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Sustainability Matters

JULY 24, 2025

A large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facility project in Moree, NSW, has been given the green light. The Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia (GEGHA) project has now secured all the financial approvals to move into detailed design and procurement to enable shovels to hit the ground later in 2025 once planning approvals are locked in.

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3BL Media

JULY 22, 2025

Originally published in GoDaddy's 2024 Sustainability Report Energy Minimizing our energy impact is a key driver in our commitment to sustainability. Technology and data centers are at the heart of what we do, and we recognize their energy-intensive nature. Our data center teams are relentless in their pursuit of maximizing energy efficiency and, where available, seek renewable energy sources to cover our consumption.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Renew Economy

JULY 27, 2025

Major report and "toolkit" explores what retirement means for renewable projects and the communities that host them – and why decommissioning is just one end-of-life option. The post Deep dive into decommissioning: End-of-life solar and wind, and the huge potential to repower projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

JULY 22, 2025

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), one of the key organizations focused on aligning corporate environmental sustainability action with the global goals of limiting climate change, announced the release of its finalized Financial Institutions Net-Zero (FINZ) Standard, aimed at enabling banks and investors to set net zero-aligned targets for their lending, investing, insurance and capital markets activities.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 21, 2025

Lendewig, M., Marquez, R., Franco, J., Vera, R. E., Vivas, K. A., Forfora, N., Venditti, R. A., & Gonzalez, R. (2025). Moving toward fiber-based products free of PFAS: Industry response to regulations for paper packaging, hygiene and textile products. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 222, 108428.

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3BL Media

JULY 24, 2025

Water is a shared resource. We all use it. We all need it. But do we give serious thought to the fact that we all need to work together to steward it? Or do we assume that someone else, someone with more people, more money, and more resources, will take charge and “fix” water risks on their own? It is easy to believe that because water still flows from your tap, your home or business isn’t at risk.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Renew Economy

JULY 22, 2025

Fossil fuels have “run out of road”, the head of the United Nations says, with the price of renewable energy now so cheap the energy transition cannot be stopped. The post Fossil fuels “have run out of road,” despite best efforts of lobbyists, says UN chief appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

JULY 25, 2025

Kimberly-Clark UK & Ireland, the manufacturer of household brands including Andrex and Kleenex, has become the first major consumer products company in the UK to sign long-term offtaker agreements for green hydrogen, to decarbonize production of products including toilet and facial tissues. The company is partnering with Carlton Power and HYRO – the latter being a joint venture between Octopus Energy Generation and RES – to invest over £125 million (US$168.9 million) into green hydrogen infr

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 28, 2025

A new report assessing 200 UK businesses and 1,500 consumers appears to show that the adoption of a growing number of circular economy practices are helping many to improve their financial performance and mitigate against future uncertainties linked to climate change. Produced by global environmental action NGO WRAP and C&C Strategy Consultants the report Are Businesses Leaving Money on the Table?

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 25, 2025

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. No place on Earth is safe from plastic pollution. Plastic garbage and tiny shards of these long-lived petroleum-based polymers taint the highest Himalayan mountains, deepest ocean trenches, outermost Antarctic field stations and hidden recesses of the human body.

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