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- Sortera Technologies Doubles Capacity with New Tennessee Facility, Deploying Physical AI to Strengthen the U.S. Supply Chain for High-Purity Recycled Aluminum May 22, 2026Sortera Technologies, Inc., an innovative material sorting company with an upcycling platform powered by artificial intelligence, data analytics, and advanced sensors, today announced that its second state-of-the-art processing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee, is moving into full operational status this month.PRESS RELEASE
- Illinois Battery Recycling Program to Include Household and Medium-Format Batteries May 22, 2026Illinois has officially expanded its battery recycling program under the new Illinois Portable and Medium-format Battery Stewardship Act focused on making recycling all household and medium-format batteries safe, easy and convenient. The Act helps to protect homes, communities and the environment from safety risks associated with improper disposal, including fires and chemical hazards.PRESS RELEASE
- Statement: The Recycling Partnership Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bills to Work Towards Solving Recycling’s Toughest Challenges May 22, 2026Today, the United States House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee passed H.R. 2149, a package that includes the Recycling Infrastructure Accessibility Act (RIAA) and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA), with unanimous bipartisan support.PRESS RELEASE
- The New Carbon Credit That Fights Hunger and Food Waste May 22, 2026Reducing food waste is one of the fastest ways to cut methane emissions, yet mountains of rotting organics clog landfills—while hundreds of millions of people go hungry. Climate-tech startup Brightly has developed a first-of-a-kind solution to turn this paradox into a measurable win.Arlene Karidis
- Cyclic Materials Appoints Former Siemens and Alcoa CEO Klaus Kleinfeld to Board of Directors May 21, 2026Cyclic Materials, the rare earth recycling company enabling domestic circular supply chain for critical materials around the world, today announced the appointment of Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld to its Board of Directors.PRESS RELEASE
- Sustainability Takes Center Stage at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson with Introduction of PHACT™ PHA-Based Food Serviceware May 21, 20262026 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson will host the first-ever tournament rollout of PHA-based paper cups, cutlery, and straws through a partnership between CJ Biomaterials and WinCup, Inc.’s phade® brand of compostable products, anchoring the PGA Tournament’s commitment to environmental stewardship.PRESS RELEASE
- Biomass Demand, Global Conflict and the New Economics of Wood May 21, 2026Rising biomass demand, worsening forest health, and geopolitical instability are reshaping the global wood economy. From climate policy loopholes to supply chain disruptions and the growing influence of timberland REITs, forests are increasingly caught between environmental responsibility and economic pressure.Robert Arner
- How AB Energy Turns Emission Reduction into a Competitive Edge May 21, 2026International tech company AB Energy was born of a legacy in combined heat and power. But as energy markets and policies have shifted, the 45-year-old company has expanded and adapted to meet evolving demands with forward-thinking solutions.Arlene Karidis
- ReFED Announces $2M in Grants to Nine Organizations Tackling Methane Through Its Catalytic Grant Fund May 20, 2026Today at the 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit, ReFED announced the newest cohort of grantees selected through its Catalytic Grant Fund, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to provide flexible, risk-tolerant capital to food waste solutions with the potential for outsized climate impact.PRESS RELEASE
- Alaska Legislature Bans Plastic Foam Foodware in Restaurants and Across the State Government May 20, 2026Yesterday evening, Alaska’s State House passed House Bill 25 (HB 25), a landmark measure that prohibits Alaska’s government and restaurants from using single-use polystyrene foodware beginning January 1, 2027. The bill, which was sponsored by Rep. Andy Josephson and was supported across party lines, passed the State Senate on May 18, 2026, and now it […]PRESS RELEASE
- Clean Harbors Announces Retirement of Founder and Executive Chairman Alan S. McKim May 20, 2026Clean Harbors, Inc. (“Clean Harbors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CLH) today announced that its Founder and Executive Chairman, Alan S. McKim, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from the Board and his role as Chief Technology Officer upon the Board appointing a new Chair. The Board expects to appoint an […]PRESS RELEASE
- TerraCycle US Inc. Reports Strong 2025 Financial Results, Nearly Doubling Revenue Since 2020 May 20, 2026TerraCycle US Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of TerraCycle, Inc., an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, announced its financial results for the full year ending December 31, 2025, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the company's Form 1-K.PRESS RELEASE
- The Wilmington Group Names Jeff Snyder as Chief Executive Officer May 20, 2026The Wilmington Group, a leading provider of recycling and managed waste services, today announced the appointment of Jeff Snyder as Chief Executive Officer. The Wilmington Group is a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners.PRESS RELEASE
- AVIAN Raises $2.6M to Scale AI Thermal Monitoring for the World’s Most Fire-Prone Industrial Sites May 20, 2026AVIAN – the Zurich-based industrial AI company building 24/7 thermal monitoring for the world’s most fire-prone facilities – today announced it has raised a $2.6M pre-seed round, led by Founderful.PRESS RELEASE
- May 2026 Fire Report: A Conversation with Kathleen McCaffery Tesla’s 1st Global Fire Liaison May 20, 2026In March, we experienced 30 incidents, 15 of which were at waste, paper and plastics facilities, nine at metal recycling yards, three at hazmat operations and one each at organics, electronics and rubber facilities. In April, we saw 29 incidents, 15 of which were at waste, paper and plastics facilities, 11 at metal recycling yards, […]Ryan Fogelman
- Waste World - Episode 64: Celebrating 10 Years of Waste360's 40 Under 40 Award May 20, 2026On this episode of the Waste World podcast, Gage Edwards is joined by Liz Bothwell, Head of Content at Waste360 and founder of the 40 Under 40 program, for a conversation reflecting on a decade of recognizing the waste and recycling industry’s rising stars.Gage Edwards, Liz Bothwell
- Simplified Environmental Solutions Names Jeff Hinds CRO to Lead Growth in Zero Waste Manufacturing May 19, 2026Simplified Environmental Solutions (SES), a nationwide leader in landfill diversion and food waste reclamation, today announced the appointment of Jeff Hinds as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Mr. Hinds will lead SES's commercial zero waste strategy and revenue growth, with a focus on expanding the company's zero waste solutions across the United States.PRESS RELEASE
- Circular Solutions to Verify Recycling at Indianapolis 500 May 19, 2026The Indianapolis 500 is known for speed, precision, and scale. Approximately 350,000 fans gather at Indianapolis Motor Speedway each year, making it the largest single-day sporting event in the world. Behind the scenes, that scale brings a less visible challenge: what happens to the massive volume of bottles and cans once the race ends.PRESS RELEASE
- AURI to Partner with BPC Instruments on Anaerobic Digestion Experimentation in the United States May 19, 2026The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and Swedish company BPC Instruments, a global provider of analytical instruments for biogas, biodegradability, animal nutrition, and wastewater studies, have announced a strategic collaboration to improve the quality, comparability, and decision-relevance of anaerobic digestion experimentation in the United States.PRESS RELEASE
- Blancco Report: Cybersecurity Anxiety is Driving Organizations Toward Costly Data Protection Measures May 19, 2026Blancco Technology Group, the industry standard in data erasure and mobile lifecycle solutions, today released new research into hardware disposition attitudes and practices. The study shows that many organizations are destroying working devices at a high rate to protect against data leaks, even though many report confidence in their data sanitization processes.PRESS RELEASE