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DOD Site in Florida Successfully Treats Contaminated Soil with Mobile Thermal Remediation Tech

February 18, 2021March 9, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

A US Department of Defense site in northwest Florida has treated and beneficially reused nearly 450,000 tons of contaminated soil using mobile thermal remediation technology. Working with Clean Earth Mobile Soil Services, the DOD eliminated an estimated 22,500 truckloads of soil contaminated with chlorinated organic compounds from entering landfills.

Nature Valley Introduces Recyclable Wrapper

February 16, 2021March 9, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

Nature Valley has launched the first plastic film wrapper designated as Store Drop-Off recyclable by How2Recycle with the brand’s Crunchy granola bar.

Heritage Battery Recycling Offers End-of-Life Solution for Lithium Ion Batteries

February 11, 2021March 3, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

Automotive manufacturers face the collective challenge of what to do with reduced-use or end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. Heritage Battery Recycling (HBR) intends to address that challenge by developing a battery reuse and recycling facility in the southwestern part of the US.

Carlsberg Reports Continued Carbon Reduction and Water Recycling Achievements

February 10, 2021March 3, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

In 2019, the Carlsberg Group achieved a 30% reduction in relative carbon emissions at its breweries since 2015 (13% since 2018), with 56% of electricity from renewable sources and a total of five carbon-neutral sites running on renewable energy only.

Michelin Begins Construction on its First Tire Recycling Plant

February 10, 2021March 3, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

Michelin is launching construction on its first tire recycling plant in collaboration with Enviro, a Swedish company that has developed a patented technology to recover carbon black, oil, steel and gas from end-of-life tires.

Old Spice and Secret Launch Refillable Antiperspirant Cases Made with No Single-Use Plastic Packaging

February 9, 2021March 3, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

In an effort to help reduce plastic waste, Secret and Old Spice are launching refillable antiperspirant cases beginning this month.

World’s Largest McDonald’s Franchisee to Replace Plastic Food Tray with Sustainable Alternative

January 26, 2021February 4, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

Arcos Dorados Holdings, Latin America’s largest restaurant chain and the world’s largest independent McDonald's franchisee, has announced that it will substitute the plastic trays currently used by its guests with trays made from more sustainable materials.

DOD Site in Florida Successfully Treats Contaminated Soil with Mobile Thermal Remediation Tech

Nature Valley Introduces Recyclable Wrapper

Heritage Battery Recycling Offers End-of-Life Solution for Lithium Ion Batteries

Carlsberg Reports Continued Carbon Reduction and Water Recycling Achievements

Michelin Begins Construction on its First Tire Recycling Plant

Old Spice and Secret Launch Refillable Antiperspirant Cases Made with No Single-Use Plastic Packaging

World’s Largest McDonald’s Franchisee to Replace Plastic Food Tray with Sustainable Alternative

Survey Finds Consumers Show ‘Strong Preference’ for Paper Packaging over Plastic

Amgen To Achieve Carbon Neutrality By 2027

Dove Launches its First Refillable Deodorant in Effort to Cut Plastic Use

Mtn Dew and Burton Snowboards Partner to Advance Sustainability

Nature’s Logic Becomes First Pet Food Company to Join the American Sustainable Business Council

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