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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.
article Court Orders New York to Implement Climate-Law Regulations by February 2026
November 6th, 2025 • A New York state court has ruled that the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) must be backed by formal regulations and has ordered the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to promulgate them by February 6, 2026. The decision underscores mounting legal pressure on states to move from climate-goals to enforceable regulatory frameworks.
article Industry-First Recyclable Mono-Material Retort Packaging Unveiled by BOBST, Brückner and Mitsui Chemicals
November 6th, 2025 • Three leading packaging industry firms, BOBST, Brückner Maschinenbau, and Mitsui Chemicals, have announced a pioneering mono-material, metallised retort packaging solution, designed to bring high-barrier flexibility and recyclability to food and pet-food pouches. The development targets a key barrier in the shift towards circular-economy packaging formats.
article Energy-Shock Triggers Major Shift in ESG View of Oil and Gas Firms
November 4th, 2025 • The energy crisis triggered by the Russia‑Ukraine invasion is prompting a reassessment of the role of oil and gas companies. Investors and ESG funds are increasingly seeing these firms not just as stranded assets but as transitional players in the low-carbon economy.
article Companies Deliver on Climate Transition Plans Despite EU Deregulation Push
November 4th, 2025 • A WWF review finds that 10 large French companies have climate transition plans that meet existing EU disclosure requirements and align with international benchmarks. The report highlights compliance with the pre-omnibus regulatory framework, identifies gaps in implementation and data transparency, and issues recommendations for companies, financial institutions, auditors, and policymakers to ensure plans translate into measurable progress.
article Cyclic Materials and VAC Expand U.S. Rare-Earth Magnet Recycling Partnership
November 4th, 2025 • Cyclic Materials and German magnet producer Vacuumschmelze (VAC) have signed a 10-year agreement to recycle all manufacturing waste from VAC’s new South Carolina facility. The deal strengthens U.S. circular-supply chains for critical rare-earth elements vital to clean energy and electric vehicles.
article UK Steps Up for a Decade of Corporate Net-Zero Transition Plans
November 3rd, 2025 • The UK government has announced that by June 2023, publicly listed companies and large regulated asset managers will be required to publish credible transition plans towards net-zero emissions. This marks a significant shift in how private sector actors will be held accountable in the country’s decarbonisation push.
article Everox Introduces Circular-Concrete Technology to Up-Cycle Waste into Building Materials
November 3rd, 2025 • Dutch cleantech firm Everox has unveiled a novel process that transforms concrete demolition waste into high-quality building materials, replacing virgin cement, sand, and aggregates. The innovation targets the construction sector’s heavy carbon footprint and offers a scalable circular-economy pathway for concrete.
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