Sustainability

London – October 14, 2026 -- Sidel has launched EvoDECO Next, a roll-fed labelling platform that its modelling shows can cut label surface by up to 75% against a conventional wraparound label, saving one high-volume line about €723,000 a year in raw material.

Partial labels cut BOPP use by 208.4 tonnes a year in Sidel's example

The 75% maximum applies to Sidel's illustrated 90° partial-label configuration. A 180° configuration reduces label surface by 50%.

In Sidel's worked example, a 61,000 bottles-per-hour line produces about 459 million bottles a year. Moving from a full wraparound label to a 90° partial label shrinks label area from 20,160 mm2 to 5,040 mm2 per bottle. That cuts BOPP consumption by 208.4 tonnes annually and associated CO2 emissions by 346 tonnes. Sidel says the CO2 and cost figures rest on its own modelling assumptions and may vary with product, material specification and operating conditions.

High Point – October 13, 2026 -- S&H Rugs, a designer and wholesaler of hand-knotted rugs, has unveiled its Fall 2027 Collection at High Point Market (HPMKT) Fall 2026 in North Carolina, with all rugs shown on its website listed as in stock and ready to ship immediately.

S&H Rugs blends sustainable materials with traditional weaving in the new line

The collection combines sustainable materials with traditional weaving techniques. It uses organic textures and a palette of earth tones. The company says each piece is designed for modern living spaces.

Senior partner Ori Wilbush said the line aims to connect buyers to nature through touch and color.

Moline – October 13, 2026 -- The John Deere Foundation has committed $18.5 million over multiple years to a Farm-to-Plate strategy that channels surplus farm output to food banks, with more than $13 million earmarked for Iowa.

The package is anchored by a $17 million, three-year commitment to Feeding America and a $1.5 million, three-year partnership with The Farmlink Project. Funds will go toward recovering surplus produce, building direct farmer-to-food-bank channels and mobilizing John Deere employees for local hunger relief.

Iowa initiative targets 100+ farmers across three food banks

A new "Farm to Food Bank" initiative will help three Iowa food banks expand existing partnerships with farmers, lifting participation to more than 100 producers. The program is designed to open new market outlets for farmers while routing more locally grown food to families facing hunger.

Renton – October 13, 2026 -- Radiant Logistics (NYSE American: RLGT) has been named to Newsweek's America's Greenest Companies 2027 list, which evaluated more than 6,000 companies on environmental performance.

Ranking weighs emissions, water, waste and disclosure

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group developed the ranking in partnership with GIST Impact. It scored companies on greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation and sustainability disclosure.

Radiant targets a 30% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal 2027

The third-party logistics provider has set a goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by fiscal year 2027, measured against a fiscal year 2022 baseline. The company did not disclose current progress against that target.

Middletown, Delaware – October 13, 2026 -- The global green eco tires market, valued at USD 40 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 87.515 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.16%, according to a study by Radial Insights. The market is forecast to expand from USD 43.2 billion in 2026.

Environmental performance is becoming a measurable procurement criterion. Automakers, fleets and consumers now weigh rolling resistance, material traceability, recycled content and wet-grip performance together, the study says. Electric vehicles add urgency because lower energy loss at the tire can translate directly into additional driving range.

EU labeling rules push suppliers to compete on measurable efficiency

Regulation (EU) 2020/740 requires disclosure of rolling resistance, wet grip and external rolling noise. Radial Insights data show the share of A/B-rated low-rolling-resistance products in Europe rose materially between 2020 and 2024.

New Orleans – October 13, 2026 -- Entergy shareholders have invested nearly $45 million in community-based environmental projects across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas over the 25-year life of the utility's Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF), the company said as it marked the anniversary.

Shareholder-funded EIF granted $1 million to 11 partners in 2025

Established in 2001, the EIF is a shareholder-funded grant program. In 2025 alone, it provided $1 million to 11 partner organizations. Their work spans wetland restoration, tree planting, biodiversity education and green infrastructure development.

Entergy said the fund complements its broader environmental initiatives, including long-term climate commitments and coastal restoration partnerships.

Singapore – October 12, 2026 -- NEU Battery Materials has closed an oversubscribed US$7.6 million funding round to scale the recovery of battery-grade lithium from lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, following the commissioning of its 1,300-ton-per-year Singapore factory.

Shift4Good and SGInnovate co-lead the round with new and existing backers

Shift4Good, a venture capital platform investing in the decarbonisation and resilience of transport and energy, and SGInnovate, a Singapore government-backed Deep Tech investor, co-led the financing. New investors Lotus Singapore Group and M7 Holdings joined, as did existing backer Paragon Ventures I.

The capital will fund the ramp-up of battery-grade lithium production from LFP feedstock, including cathode production scraps and end-of-life black mass. It will also fund international expansion.

Kafue – October 12, 2026 -- Anantara has opened Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River, its first safari property in Africa, with opening rates from USD 6,289 per room per night for two guests sharing a suite. The 13-key, off-grid camp sits on the Kafue River in Zambia's largest national park and launches in the year Anantara marks its 25th anniversary.

Camp pairs wellness with conservation-led safari programming

The camp was three years in the making. Its safari experiences were developed in partnership with African Parks, and wellness is given equal weight with conservation in the product. The rate covers full board, premium beverages, twice-daily game drives, personalised butler service and one 90-minute spa treatment per person per stay.

Phoenix – October 12, 2026 -- Republic Services has opened an expanded compost facility at Forward Landfill in San Joaquin County, Calif., with capacity to recycle up to 147,000 tons of food scraps and yard waste per year.

The upgraded site adds processing space and infrastructure, and uses technology to speed up composting and keep pace with higher customer demand. It serves thousands of homes and businesses across Northern California. Finished compost is returned to farmers and residents.

CalRecycle grant of $5.1 million funded the expansion

Republic Services began planning the expansion in 2019. In 2023, the company received $5.1 million through CalRecycle's Organics Grant Program, which supported construction, equipment and administrative costs. The program is designed to promote industry investment in clean technologies and cut greenhouse gas emissions in the state.

Seoul – October 12, 2026 -- Hyosung TNC supplied its recycled functional polyester yarn regenTM ASKIN for the official race shirts at SMTOWN RUN CLUB 26, held Oct. 3 at Wangsan Marina in Incheon, after joining the SM Entertainment event as main sponsor.

Artists from SM Entertainment and other participants wore the shirts during the run. The event let the textile materials company test recycled yarn in a live running environment, as demand for recycled materials continues to grow across fashion and sports.

regenTM ASKIN combines recycled content with cooling and UV protection

The yarn offers cooling and moisture management with quick-drying properties for runners. UV protection and enhanced opacity add everyday practicality.