Regulation
USGC Shows Ethanol Benefits As South Korea And Japan Set Carbon Neutral Policies
Following the lead of policymakers in Japan and South Korea, and considering new emission reduction initiatives, the US Grains Council (USGC) is working to validate the carbon-reduction benefits of blending ethanol into local fuel supplies. Since declaring a goal of…
Sustainable Transport: What’s in the News
Businesses across the board took a hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the transport industry took a particular knock as travel dried up and fuel demand dropped. However, now that economies are beginning to grind back into action we’re seeing…
Commentary: America’s Spotlight on Rare Earths Metals
Transitioning to a renewable economy relies on the sourcing and production of rare earths metals - used in everything from wind turbines to electric vehicle motors. Here, Quartz took a deep dive into how the US are looking to stimulate…
Commentary: Does The Miyoko’s Creamery Lawsuit Verdict Spell The End of Plant-Based Labelling Restrictions?
Last week, vegan dairy company Miyoko’s Creamery won a lawsuit against the State of California that banned them from using terms like “butter” and “lactose-free”. Will that mean big animal and dairy companies will halt law fights against plant-based alternatives?…
Australia’s new Regulations to Boost Low-Emission Tech
The Australian government has this week given a regulatory - and financial - boost to development of new low-emission technologies under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The government has provided $192m in funding to help support low-emissions technology projects…
Pregis Obtains DIN CERTCO Industrial Compostable Certification
On Wednesday, DIN CERTCO, an independent certification agency based in Berlin, Germany, gave Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, their industrial compostable certification in accordance with EN 13432 for its Flo-Pak Bio product line of loose fill products. …