Sustainability

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    IRA was hobbled by slow deployment, Biden staffers say in new report

    The report suggests how a future administration committed to clean energy deployment could overcome the hurdles the Biden administration faced.

    By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Renewable energy manufacturers hit by $24B in project cancellations this year

    Companies involved in electric vehicles, solar, wind, batteries and other technologies have been affected by a slew of federal grant and funding cuts. 

    By Sakshi Udavant • Nov. 4, 2025
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    Sustainability in Manufacturing Operations

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    GM cutting thousands of jobs at its EV, battery plants

    The automaker cites cooling electric vehicle demand for its decision to scale back production, laying off more than 3,400 people in the process.

    By Larry Avila • Oct. 31, 2025
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    Sustainable startup Electra inks deals with Meta, others to scale low-carbon iron

    Electra’s new demo site will produce up to 500 tons of low-carbon iron annually and its first environmental attribute credits will be purchased by the social media and tech giant.

    By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 23, 2025
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    Breweries invest in heat pumps to decarbonize, cut costs

    New Belgium Brewery, Diageo and other beverage manufacturers are pursuing electrification technologies from AtmosZero and Skyven to reduce emissions and improve downtime risks.

    By Hollie Stephens • Oct. 22, 2025
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    Why outdated work schedules are sabotaging frontline retention - and how to fix it

    Rigid schedules fuel burnout and turnover—learn how smarter scheduling keeps the frontline engaged.

    Oct. 6, 2025
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    Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2026

    Upcoming industry events will showcase the latest products and cover topics ranging from tariff mitigation and automation to workforce retention strategies.

    By Manufacturing Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025
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    EPA prioritizing TSCA chemical reviews for data center projects

    The U.S. agency aims to streamline permit processing under the Toxic Substances Control Act in an effort to expand the nation’s AI and data center footprint.

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
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    Manufacturers scrutinize supply chains for California scope 3 emissions disclosures

    While federal regulations may be on hold, California is moving ahead with greenhouse gas reporting requirements. Manufacturers are digging deep into their data to get ready.

    By Mary Catherine O’Connor • Sept. 22, 2025
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    How far can EPR drive recycled content uptake?

    Questions remain around how to effectively track recycled content in packaging and how to incentivize sourcing recycled material within North America. States such as Colorado are debating this as they enact EPR programs.

    By Marissa Heffernan • Sept. 15, 2025
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    Gov. Newsom signs bill to expand manufacturing decarbonization projects

    The law will make thermal energy storage and industrial heat pumps eligible for financial incentives under various state programs in California.

    By • Updated Oct. 8, 2025
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    Manufacturing excellence starts with trusted data

    Can you trust your data? If not, manufacturing excellence is out of reach.

    By Damien Fellowes, Stibo Systems Manufacturing Practice Lead, EMEA • Aug. 25, 2025
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    Federal court orders Chemours to stop PFAS discharge from West Virginia facility

    The Teflon product manufacturer is disappointed in the court’s ruling and plans to appeal, a company spokesperson said. The company settled another lawsuit related to its Washington Works facility in 2023 for $110 million.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Lithium-ion battery recyclers see challenges, opportunities under Trump

    While the administration has moved to strip electric vehicle incentives and cancel some grants, it’s still focused on lithium’s value as a critical mineral for manufacturers.

    By April Reese • Aug. 18, 2025
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    Glencore completes takeover of Li-Cycle battery recycling assets

    Li-Cycle filed for bankruptcy earlier this year and was down to a skeleton staff in North America. European commodities firm Glencore submitted a bid of approximately $40 million to acquire the assets.

    By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 8, 2025
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    Semiconductor industry faces water, sustainability challenges

    The boom in chip manufacturing has also increased demand for ultra-pure water. Fabrication plant operators are investing in ways to mitigate water usage, but are still reclaiming a small percentage of it in their operations.

    By Michelle No • Aug. 5, 2025
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    Policy shifts keep chemical footprint efforts in pendulum swing

    Following pushes to reduce certain chemicals in packaging and Trump administration changes, industry and advocates ponder what’s next. Limitations remain, including around high-performance materials.

    By April Reese • Aug. 4, 2025
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    Advances in ‘green steel’ production could stall under the Trump administration

    Federal efforts to lower emissions in steel manufacturing, the world’s largest industrial carbon emitter, are now in question. Cleveland-Cliffs recently confirmed plans to drop a hydrogen furnace project in Ohio.

    By Austyn Gaffney • Aug. 4, 2025
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    GM, Redwood Materials sign deal to deploy energy-storage batteries

    The deal will accelerate the setup of building stationary energy storage systems using both new modules and second-life batteries from General Motors’ electric vehicles.

    By • July 25, 2025
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    Trump approves emissions exemptions for some chemical, taconite iron ore facilities

    Dow, BASF, U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs are some of the companies that received two-year delays from complying with the Environmental Protection Agency’s air pollutants regulations.

    By • July 23, 2025
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    Joby scales up manufacturing in California, Ohio

    The electric air taxi maker recently closed a $250 million tranche of investment from automaker Toyota.

    By • July 21, 2025
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    Apple, MP Materials sign $500M magnet supply deal

    The two companies will build a series of manufacturing lines specifically designed for the electronics giant’s products at MP’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

    By Antone Gonsalves • July 15, 2025
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    Packaging suppliers respond to QSR diners hungry for a better experience

    Manufacturers are working with their restaurant customers to improve takeout, as well as sustainability opportunities for food service ware.

    By Shefali Kapadia • July 9, 2025
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    Inside Braskem’s push to scale biopolymer production for packaging and more

    The Brazilian chemical company’s recently opened $20 million research facility in Massachusetts is part of the company’s broader network of R&D sites and interest in alternatives to fossil-based plastics.

    By • June 25, 2025
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    Otto Aviation to establish $430M manufacturing plant in Florida

    The aerospace startup plans to build its Phantom 3500, a fuel-efficient new jet, at the Cecil Airport in Jacksonville.

    By • June 18, 2025