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EPA May Unravel Biden-Era Restrictions on ‘Forever Chemicals’
The agency, now under a Trump regime, is seeking to undo standards put in place to restrict the use of PFAS.
New Bipartisan Bill Bets Big on Recycling
The recently endorsed STEWARD Act aims to close gaps in recycling accessibility and reduce the amount of…
Federal Government Acknowledges Textile Waste in GAO Report
The report highlights the substantial environmental impact of discarded textiles and the current, largely…
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Norfolk Southern Forks Over $310 Million in Federal Settlement
The railroad is paying up to settle claims and cover costs stemming from a February 2023 train derailment in…
For the First Time, EPA Sets Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water
The EPA has issued the first rule of its kind, mandating limits on the level of "forever chemicals" in…
Change Is in the Air: Wind Energy Comes to the Fore
As firms across the value chain take the climate crisis into their own hands, an unexpected source of green…
Innovative Assent Service Offers Brands Greater Insight Into PFAS Use
The product's launch comes the same as Dick's Sporting Goods announces no more "forever chemicals" on the…
EPA Unveils $4 Billion Port Pollution Plan
The plan is part of the Biden administration's efforts to bolster U.S. infrastructure, a key pillar of the…
ZDHC Adding PFAS Chemicals to Naughty List
Studies have shown that PFAS exposure may lead to reproductive effects, developmental delays in children and…
Why the Time is Now for Natural Fibers
Circular and biodegradable fiber qualities matter to nearly three-quarters of today's consumers (75 percent)…
EPA Updates Toxic Chemical List for First Time in 40 Years
The EPA has released an update of the Toxic Substances Control Act inventory—its first major one in 40…
New Five-Year Farm Bill Gets Nod From Cotton Industry
A new five-year farm bill will bring some much-needed certainty to the U.S. cotton industry, according to the…
Axing Aniline: Is it Really that Dangerous?
The list of chemicals involved in making fashion-forward jeans is extensive, and frankly controversial. After…
House Passes Bill To Revise Nation’s Chemical Regulations
Legislative progress is in the works for increased sustainability practices.
Levi Strauss & Co. Honored by EPA for Chemical Safety
Levi Strauss & Co. was named a 2016 Safer Choice Partner of the Year by the Environmental Protection Agency…