sustainabilityFriday, July 17, 2026
A new certification program for animation studios finally gives the industry a way to prove its environmental efforts, something live-action film has had for years. Elsewhere, carbon-capturing concrete blocks and recycled EV batteries as fertilizer show the push to make industrial materials part of the climate solution.
The film industry's sustainability push has long skipped animation. That changes today.
ANiMPACT is piloting a certification for animation studios to prove environmental responsibility, catching up to live-action film. Multiple outlets picked it up, signaling industry-wide interest.
Two new methods turn industrial waste and emissions into building blocks and nutrients.
NTU Singapore's 3D-printed concrete blocks capture CO2 using steam and industrial by-products. It's a rare direct attack on the cement industry's 8% of global emissions.
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee engineers turn used EV batteries into crop fertilizer. It's a circular-economy fix for a waste stream that's about to explode.
Companies are building new ways to measure and communicate sustainability to different audiences.
Deloitte's Sustainability Fusion tool uses AI to translate ESG investments into business outcomes for executives. It's a Duolingo for sustainability, aimed at the C-suite.
Five startups launched Clean Tech for Clean Air, a coalition pushing for small air quality sensors to be central to EU clean air policy. It's a bottom-up challenge to how air quality is measured.
Zara Larsson on Depop Partnership and Closet Clean-Outswww.thecut.com
Bokey Grant creates "low-tech" sanctuary in Australian Flame Zonewww.dezeen.com
10 PFAS-Free Apparel Brands For Nontoxic Clothing (2026)www.thegoodtrade.comSustainable by design: creating exhibitions built for reusewww.vam.ac.uk
In 2023/2024 temporary exhibitions represented 8% of our total carbon footprint, which is 1,358 tonnes of carbon (tCO2e). Even though the carbon impact is smaller than other areas, including how we heat the museum, we... The post Sustainable by design: creating exhibitions built
AkzoNobel Sustainability Report 2025: 47% Emissions Reduction, Expands Renewable Energy and Bolsters Net Zero Innovationgreentechlead.com
AkzoNobel has strengthened its position as a sustainability leader by making substantial progress toward its long-term climate goals. AkzoNobel, which reported annual revenue of €10.158 billion in 2025, has reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47 percent compar
Vestas Sustainability Report 2025: 201 GW Wind Capacity, 463 Million Tonnes CO₂e Avoided, 100 Percent Renewable Electricity Powers Operationsgreentechlead.com
Vestas has reinforced its leadership in sustainable energy with the release of its Sustainability Report 2025, highlighting major progress in climate action, renewable energy, circular economy, operational decarbonization, workplace safety, and ESG governance. Led by Lisa Ekstran
Bacardi takes EcoSpirits deal globalwww.thespiritsbusiness.com
Bacardi has become the latest drinks firm to agree a global alliance with EcoSpirits, following Pernod Ricard and Rémy Cointreau The post Bacardi takes EcoSpirits deal global appeared first on The Spirits Business .
Ekōgaio is helping regenerate Portuguese landscapes from its hub near Tomarwww.theportugalnews.com
Ekōgaio takes its name from the Eurasian jay (gaio in Portuguese), one of nature’s great forest gardeners.
Pune Manufacturing Facility Clears Pollution Approvalurbanacres.in
Pune: A new manufacturing facility in Pune has secured regulatory clearance to begin Phase I operations, marking an important step in Maharashtra’s industrial expansion while underscoring the growing role of environmental compliance in modern manufacturing. The approval enables p
CDS Vic partners with Foodbank Victoria to fund food reliefinsidefmcg.com.au
The partnership comes as demand for food assistance in the state has risen by 10 per cent over the past six months. The post CDS Vic partners with Foodbank Victoria to fund food relief appeared first on Inside FMCG .
Sustainable development: EU Commission reports €60BN in imports under GSP schemeieu-monitoring.com
The EU Commission and the High Representative find that the Generalised Scheme of Preferences continues to support exports, economic growth and sustainability in developing countries, while highlighting persistent shortcomings in human rights, labour standards and enforcement ahe
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