Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health and Allix partner to integrate Sustell™ with feed formulation software, enabling automated sustainability analysis and advancing transparency in feed production. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/dsm-firmenich-and-allix-partner-to-advance-sustainable-feed-production,77163 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leade...

New Hampshire’s HB 710 positions advanced nuclear resources (ANRs) as a key part of energy diversification, reflecting a broader U.S. trend of state-driven nuclear policy shifts. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/new-hampshires-push-for-advanced-nuclear-resources,77073 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website a...

Faerch introduces an rPET hot drinking lid designed to enhance sustainability in the coffee industry, supporting circular packaging and evolving regulations. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/faerch-rolls-out-rpet-lid-to-support-sustainability-in-coffee-industry,77288 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at...

Delaware’s Senate Bill 72 requires public drinking water systems to report PFAS levels and mandates consumer notifications when contamination exceeds legal thresholds—advancing water safety protections ahead of federal timelines. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/delaware-senate-advances-pfas-reporting-law-to-strengthen-public-health-protections,77068 Support the show Thanks for list...

National Grid has launched a public consultation on Eastern Green Link 3, 4, and 5—key projects that will strengthen the UK’s energy security and integrate offshore wind power. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/national-grid-opens-public-consultation-on-major-electricity-infrastructure-projects,77164 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news a...

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signs SB 901 into law, making Maryland the sixth U.S. state to adopt Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The law aims to modernize recycling systems and support a circular economy. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/maryland-adopts-packaging-epr-law-a-milestone-for-circular-economy,77039 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all...

Low-grade copper ores could finally pay off. A biotech twist on extraction is speeding up recovery—and cutting the need for harsh chemicals. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/bioengineered-microbes-boost-copper-recovery-from-waste-ore,77024 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader...

Floating solar cuts land use and boosts clean energy. But new research shows we need to understand its impact on waterbirds first. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/floating-solar-growth-raises-questions-for-waterbird-habitats,77021 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com . F...

RESA Power adds MPPT to its Florida network, boosting field services. The move builds on past collaboration and extends testing capabilities. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/resa-power-acquires-mppt-to-expand-florida-operations,77025 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com...

Ireland’s green light for Kilvinane upgrades points to a shift in wind strategy. Aging assets are getting a second life—without new builds. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ireland-approves-wind-farm-upgrade-for-energy-resilience,77027 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com...

A new battery-free implant system offers continuous patient monitoring while eliminating toxic waste, advancing sustainability and healthcare innovation. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/battery-free-biosensors-advance-sustainable-healthcare-and-remote-monitoring,77023 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website...

As of May 2025, Vermont, Maryland, Virginia, and California have altered or paused their EV sales mandates. State officials cite market readiness, infrastructure gaps, and federal uncertainty. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/states-hit-pause-on-ev-mandates-amid-mounting-market-and-infrastructure-pressures,77029 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader&...

New research reveals how climate change alters persistent organic pollutant dynamics in global oceans, threatening marine ecosystems and food webs. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/emerging-research-reveals-how-warming-oceans-are-transforming-pollutant-behavior,77026 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at...

Charger downtime is drawing fines and frustration. A new partnership is betting on tech and workforce scale to keep EV stations online. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ev-charging-partners-target-uptime-avoid-penalties,76351 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com . Follow...

Green Recycle USA will invest $4.3 million to open a plastics recycling facility in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, creating 28 jobs and supporting circular economy goals in Southside Virginia. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/plastics-recycling-startup-invests-43-million-in-pittsylvania-county-virginia,76901 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader&apos...

New York Senate Bill S07899 guides renewable energy projects to parking lots, brownfields, and agrivoltaic farms, balancing infrastructure with land conservation. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/new-york-prioritizes-agrivoltaics-and-infrastructure-sites-for-renewable-energy-development,76904 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and prog...

The UK faces a 2027 deadline to mandate curbside plastic film recycling. Explore infrastructure gaps, policy hurdles, and WRAP’s roadmap to scale recycling efforts. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/the-race-to-2027-is-the-uk-ready-for-mandatory-plastic-film-recycling,76903 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our webs...

The Vogtle Units 3 and 4 expansion offers critical insights into consortium collaboration, risk management, and the complex realities of first-of-its-kind nuclear construction in the U.S. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/what-americas-largest-nuclear-project-can-teach-the-energy-sector,76902 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and progr...

Releaf Earth has launched Nigeria’s first large-scale biochar facility, using palm kernel waste to cut emissions and improve farm yields—while laying a scalable model for Africa’s carbon removal strategy. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/nigeria-launches-first-industrial-biochar-facility,76354 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and pro...

The U.S. Department of Energy proposes cutting 47 regulations to reduce costs and boost energy production, sparking praise from fossil fuel sectors and criticism from environmental and equity advocates. Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com . Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn l...

Holtec’s Palisades SMR-300 project aims to become the first SMR operating in the U.S. by 2030, leveraging regulatory progress, workforce development, and strong state support. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/palisades-smr-project-targets-first-us-small-modular-reactor-deployment-by-2030,76785 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and pro...

New lithium recovery results from Nevada suggest major cost savings. The process could help scale U.S. supply for EV and battery markets. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/nevada-lithium-processing-advances-with-dle-breakthrough,76353 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com ....

Invenergy’s $1.7B Grain Belt Express aims to modernize U.S. energy infrastructure but faces strong local opposition over land rights and project benefits. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/invenergy-commits-17-billion-to-grain-belt-express-transmission-project,76738 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at w...

Texas H.B. 2790 advances to limit liability for carbon capture operators, boosting legal certainty for CCS projects. Law could take effect September 1, 2025. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/texas-advances-bill-to-limit-liability-for-carbon-capture-and-storage-operations,76740 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our...

Energy and tech leaders explore how Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) can help meet the surging energy needs of AI-driven hyperscale data centers. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/nuclear-power-and-big-tech-collaborate-to-meet-data-center-energy-demands,76748 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environ...