Sustainability: Page 9

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    New York sets aside more than $3M for climate tech manufacturing

    The funding program aims to connect startups with supply chain partners and help them overcome operational challenges.

    By • Nov. 18, 2022
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    Heat pump manufacturing to get $250M injection from US

    The Department of Energy allocated the money to spur domestic clean energy output and lessen reliance on foreign countries.

    By • Nov. 17, 2022
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    Manufacturing and Climate Change

    How climate change is expected to transform manufacturing

    Global warming is shifting the calculus for many firms, as flooding and record temperatures affect employee productivity and regional resilience.

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
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    Snack maker triples output with launch of wind-powered production facility

    Bobo's will produce over a million pastries per day at a 125,000-square-foot Colorado facility while reducing its carbon footprint.

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
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    AAK partners with Arzeda to transform oils with enzymes

    The protein designer, which has worked with BP and Unilever, has long wanted to use its processes to help make the food industry more sustainable and efficient, said CEO Alexandre Zanghellini.

    By Megan Poinski • Nov. 11, 2022
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    DOE touts nuclear-powered hydrogen production projects

    The initiatives will take place at four nuclear plants around the country, serving as an example for the potential of clean hydrogen.

    By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 11, 2022
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    Battery manufacturing to slow despite Inflation Reduction Act boost

    Despite significant investments in building mines, refineries and factories, analysts expect a three year delay due to material shortages.

    By Stephen Singer • Nov. 9, 2022
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    Dairy farmers seek USDA relief as droughts hamper operations

    Many producers are already facing supply chain challenges and higher feed costs, prompting some to go out of business.

    By Chris Casey • Nov. 9, 2022
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    Fast fashion giant Shein revamps operations to cut emissions 25% by 2030

    The retailer will work with hundreds of its suppliers to implement greener manufacturing practices.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022
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    EPA proposes limits on use of climate-harming refrigerant chemical

    The agency is working to phase out HFCs, which are commonly used in the production of air conditioning and refrigeration.

    By • Nov. 4, 2022
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    Jim Beam distillery to get $400M sustainable expansion

    The project will increase the Kentucky facility’s capacity by 50% while cutting its greenhouse gas emissions in half. 

    By Christopher Doering • Nov. 2, 2022