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Saturday, August 22, 2026

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Heron Power Plugs $100 Million Into the Future of the US Grid

New California factory will produce advanced power equipment designed to support rising electricity demand from data centers, electric vehicles and other energy-intensive applications San Jose, California, 14 August 2026 – Heron Power is planning to invest $100 million in a...

The Hidden Waste Inside Your Bathroom Starts with a Toothpaste Tube

Millions of toothpaste tubes end up in landfills every year, but new recycling technologies and sustainable packaging are creating hope for a cleaner future San Francisco, California, 7 August 2026 – Brushing your teeth is one of the simplest daily...

Food Waste Recycling Could Transform Sustainability While Tackling Plastic Challenges

New research shows composting and food waste recycling can cut emissions, but reducing plastic contamination is key to maximizing environmental benefit Burlington, Vermont, 31 June 2026 – Every year, millions of tons of food are thrown away across the United...

ALPLA Strengthens Sustainability Goals With Focus on Recycling and Transparency

New sustainability report highlights progress in circular packaging, recycled plastics and responsible manufacturing Hard, Austria, 24 July 2026 – Global packaging manufacturer ALPLA has released its Sustainability Report 2025, outlining the company's latest progress in recycling, climate action and responsible...

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The Next Generation of Desalination Will Be Built as Climate Infrastructure

Water scarcity is no longer a distant development challenge. It is becoming a sovereign risk issue and an investment issue. In many countries, the reliability of rivers, reservoirs and groundwater is being reshaped by drought, heat, salinity intrusion and...

Digital Twins and AI as Foundational Infrastructures for Urban Sustainability and Resilience

Sustainability and urban resilience are high on the agenda today. It is often said that we “only” need more data to better understand how we can make our infrastructures, processes, and decision-making pathways fit for the future. At the...

Desalination Needs Catalytic Communities

Desalination is a mature technology, but in parts of the world such as the U.S., it has been slow to scale. The sector has made progress on reducing energy use and brine management, and membrane technologies continue to improve....

Circular Desalination: Why the Next Phase of the Sector Must Treat Brine as a Resource

Desalination has become an essential part of the global water resources mix, particularly in water-stressed coastal regions where climate volatility, population growth and industrial demand are tightening supply. Yet the sector still carries a design assumption that deserves to...