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article Living Labs Reveal Governance Gaps Hindering Groundwater Sustainability in Mediterranean Coastal Zones
November 12th, 2025 • A new study across four Mediterranean-coast living labs finds that formal rules and infrastructure are insufficient for sustainable groundwater management. Increased stakeholder involvement, local social fairness, and adaptive governance are critical for protecting aquifers and securing water resilience.
article Global Sustainable Packaging Market Faces Six Key Barriers Despite Strong Growth Outlook
November 12th, 2025 • The global sustainable packaging market is projected to grow from around 313.7 billion US dollars in 2025 to approximately 557.6 billion US dollars by 2034, at a compound annual growth rate of 6.6 percent. However, the industry still confronts six major barriers — from cost and material supply issues to regulatory gaps and performance limitations.
article China Opens a Strategic Window for Sustainable Packaging Growth
November 11th, 2025 • China’s packaging industry is undergoing rapid shifts toward sustainable design, driven by tightening regulations, increasing consumer demand, and opportunities for innovation. For global and domestic brands, the evolving landscape presents both compliance challenges and growth avenues in recycling-ready and compostable solutions.
article Verification Key to Credible Circular-Material Claims in Fashion Industry
November 11th, 2025 • Independent testing and verification are increasingly central as brands adopt biobased and recycled materials to support circular-fashion ambitions. SGS’s acquisition of carbon-14 testing capability reflects a rising demand for robust proof of sustainability claims.
article Local, Incremental Innovation Delivers Real-World Impact in Energy and Water Sectors
November 11th, 2025 • A shift from grand promises to pragmatic, locally-led solutions is producing measurable progress in energy and water infrastructure. Two recent case studies highlight how “cooling-as-a-service” and AI-based monitoring models are making tangible improvements for underserved communities.
article H&M Signs Multi-Year Deal with Recover to Boost Supply of Recycled Cotton
November 10th, 2025 • H&M Group has entered into a multi-year agreement with materials science company Recover to integrate its mechanically recycled cotton fibre (RCotton) into H&M’s global product lines. The deal marks a significant step in scaling circular textile supply chains and supports H&M’s target of using only recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030.
article Finland’s Circular Economy Success Yields Practical Lessons for Malaysia
November 10th, 2025 • Finland’s coordinated national strategies in circular economy, waste-to-energy, and education provide a strong blueprint for Malaysia’s own low-carbon transition. As Malaysia gears up to deepen material reuse and decarbonise industry, Finnish experience offers practical lessons for policy, business, and societal action.
article Investors Urge Creation of Global Agency to Oversee Critical Minerals
November 10th, 2025 • A coalition of major investors managing about 18 trillion US dollars in assets has called for the creation of an International Minerals Agency to monitor supply chains, illegal trade and sustainability standards in the global mining industry. The initiative aims to improve transparency and align mineral governance with the energy transition.
article UK Planning Reforms Raise Trade Risks with EU Over Nature Protections
November 7th, 2025 • The UK Government’s proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill is under scrutiny from the European Commission, which warns the changes could undermine the UK-EU trade deal and affect access to energy markets. At the heart of the dispute is the replacement of existing habitat protections with a “nature recovery fund” model and a 10-year delivery window.
article Sonoco Launches Paper-Can Packaging Made Entirely from Recycled Fibre
November 7th, 2025 • Global packaging firm Sonoco has introduced a new rigid paper can made with 100 percent recycled fibre, up to 90 percent of which comes from post-consumer sources, and designed for easy recyclability in North America. The product has passed recyclability and repulpability testing and has already received sustainability recognition.
article Sustainable Bioprocessing Materials Market Sees Steady Growth as Biopharma Adopts Bio-based Polymers
November 7th, 2025 • The global market for sustainable bioprocessing materials is projected to expand significantly between 2024 and 2034, driven by the rise of bio-based polymers, single-use systems, and regulatory pressure on production sustainability. With North America leading in current revenue share and Europe forecasting the fastest growth, biomanufacturing and biopharma industries are increasingly turning to eco-friendly materials.
article Siegwerk Launches Dedicated Functional Coatings Unit to Accelerate Circular Packaging Solutions
November 6th, 2025 • Global packaging coatings specialist Siegwerk has created a new business unit focused exclusively on functional coatings tailored for circular-economy packaging. The move underscores rising demand for recyclable, mono-material structures as regulatory and market pressures increase.
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