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article Australian Housing Study Finds Scope to Increase Recycled Materials
October 28th, 2026 • An Australian study has verified a recycled-content baseline of 20.1% by weight in a completed modular home and identified opportunities to improve material sourcing. Commissioned by Homes NSW, the assessment also found that increasing recycled content could reduce material production emissions by up to around 10% under the scenarios examined.
article PADNOS Connects Scrap Metal, Vehicle and Electronics Recycling
October 27th, 2026 • Michigan-based, family-owned recycler PADNOS combines industrial scrap management with vehicle collection and electronics processing. Its operations illustrate how collection, material quality and secure handling influence the recovery of resources from manufacturing waste and discarded products.
article Danone’s Ohio Yogurt Plant to Use Biogas From $40 Million Waste Treatment Project
October 26th, 2026 • A new PurposeEnergy facility in Minster, Ohio, will turn yogurt manufacturing residuals into biogas for Danone’s nearby factory. The project combines renewable process heat with wastewater treatment as the food manufacturer expands production.
article Repair and Reuse Offer Alternatives to Long Waits for Electrical Equipment
October 26th, 2026 • Utilities and industrial operators are using transformer remanufacturing, switchgear retrofits, and material recovery to extend equipment life and manage replacement delays. Projects involving National Grid, Wesco, Sunbelt Solomon, and Hitachi Energy illustrate the potential savings, alongside the need for technical assessment and verified environmental claims.
article NORD/LB Acquires Voltiq to Expand Energy Transition Finance Services
October 23rd, 2026 • NORD/LB has acquired energy transition financial adviser Voltiq, adding project finance, mergers and acquisitions, and equity raising expertise to its lending business. The transaction broadens the bank’s services for renewable energy developers and investors, while Voltiq will retain its brand and existing team.
article Google and McKinsey Back Carbon Removal Through Brazilian Cattle Pastures
October 23rd, 2026 • Google and McKinsey have agreed to purchase 320,000 metric tons of carbon removal over ten years from a Brazilian project that integrates trees into cattle pastures. Developed by Working Trees, the initiative will use long-term carbon contracts to support land restoration while maintaining livestock production.
article Waymo Targets Toronto Robotaxi Service in 2028, With Electric Fleet Plans Taking Shape
October 23rd, 2026 • Waymo plans to introduce autonomous ride-hailing in Toronto in 2028, beginning with mapping and testing using manually driven electric vehicles. The expansion raises questions about winter performance, future vehicle choices, and whether driverless fleets can support lower-emission urban transport.
article Textile and Food Waste Co-Digestion Shows Potential for Renewable Methane
October 22nd, 2026 • Laboratory research suggests that combining selected textile wastes with food waste could support renewable methane production. Results varied sharply by fiber type and feedstock balance, highlighting both the potential of cotton-rich mixtures and the limitations of polyester blends.
article Too Good To Go Expands Surplus Marketplace Beyond Food
October 21st, 2026 • Too Good To Go is expanding its marketplace to include personal care, pet care, flowers, supplements and household products. The move gives retailers another route to sell excess inventory, while raising questions about how waste prevention and environmental benefits should be measured across different product categories.
article Kemira Uses AI to Develop Materials for PFAS Removal from Water
October 21st, 2026 • Kemira and CuspAI have used generative artificial intelligence to identify new materials targeting PFAS removal from drinking and industrial process water. The project has produced candidates for further testing, with practical performance, safety and manufacturing costs still central to their potential deployment.
article LanzaJet Secures at Least $20 Million to Scale SAF Production in Georgia
October 20th, 2026 • LanzaJet has secured at least $20 million in committed financing to support production at its Freedom Pines Fuels facility in Georgia. The transaction includes a broader financial restructuring and increased ownership by LanzaTech, as the company works to expand commercial supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.
article Mining Startups Turn to Microbes to Improve Copper Recovery
October 20th, 2026 • Mining startups are developing biological extraction technologies to recover more copper from existing operations as electrification increases demand. Endolith’s work at Arizona’s Carlota Mine illustrates the opportunity, although commercial performance and environmental benefits still require verification at scale.
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