Water


Food Allergen Warning Lapel

First Aid and Safety Procedures for Allergies in Food Processing Plants

Food processing plants must combine swift first-aid response with strict allergen controls, training, and safety culture to protect both workers and consumers from life-threatening reactions.

Water Inspectors

When Regulators Fail, Litigation Becomes the Last Stand for Worker and Public Safety

As oversight agencies face funding cuts and weakened authority, lawsuits are emerging as a critical tool to uncover contamination, hold polluters accountable, and protect communities from toxic exposures.

Filling Glass of Water

Xylem and Amazon Partner on Smart Water Upgrades to Save More Than 1.3 Billion Liters Annually in Mexico

Advanced water technology helps Mexico City and Monterrey reduce leaks and improve supply for thousands of residents.

Data Center Chemicals

Faster Chemical Reviews to Support U.S. Data Center Expansion

New policy prioritizes review of chemicals tied to data center projects and component manufacturing.

Oil Rig and Tanker

EPA Approves Air Permit for Offshore Deepwater Port to Boost American Oil Exports

The new Clean Air Act permit allows use of vapor control tech at the Texas GulfLink deepwater port, aiming to reduce emissions even as crude oil exports increase.

Environmental Audit

Recycling Industry Steps Up Safety Through National Alliance

A two-year national initiative with the Recycled Materials Association will provide training, resources, and outreach to help recycling companies improve worker safety and reduce industry hazards.

Air Monitor Control Station

Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Air Emissions Take Effect in 2026

Companies must prepare to meet expanded EPA reporting obligations under the Inflation Reduction Act, with new mandatory documentation, facility-level data, and attestation audits set to begin in 2026.

Durr EcolnCure Ovens

Dürr Builds CO₂-Efficient Paint Shop for Volkswagen in Mexico

Dürr has delivered a turnkey paint shop at Volkswagen’s Puebla plant featuring electrified drying systems, driverless transport, and advanced overspray separation to cut CO₂ emissions by 40 percent.



Box of Carrot Food Donation

EPA Launches “Feed It Onward” Initiative to Reduce Food Waste, Support Communities

The new voluntary program connects farms, food providers, and military bases with communities in need, aiming to cut food waste, save families money, and reduce landfill impacts.

Green Recycle Symbol

Grand Junction Receives $9.8M Grant to Expand Recycling Access on Colorado’s Western Slope

The Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise awarded funding to build a new Material Recovery Facility, expanding recycling access in rural and underserved areas while boosting the state’s circular economy.

Award Finalists

Young Innovators Honored at 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for Tackling Global Water Challenges

From real-time flood alerts in Germany to AI-driven leak detection in Turkey and solar water distillation in the UK, this year’s Stockholm Junior Water Prize showcased youth-led innovations addressing climate, water security, and sustainability.

Environmental Health

Strategic Maintenance Solutions Partners with Environmental IoT Solutions to Advance Facility Safety and Compliance

An exclusive agreement positions SMS as the preferred services provider for deploying and supporting EIS’s real-time environmental monitoring technologies across hospitals, higher education, life sciences, and government facilities.

Carbon Emissions

Carbon Accounting and EPA Reporting: What Every Company Must Know for 2026

The expansion of the Clean Air Act requires all U.S. companies to report air emissions to the EPA starting in 2026. With major changes, new deadlines, and stricter enforcement underway, businesses must prepare now—or risk violations, inquiries, and penalties.

Great Lakes

Michigan Celebrates First-Ever World Lake Day with Global Call for Freshwater Stewardship

With 11,000 inland lakes and four Great Lakes, Michigan is defined by water. On August 27, the United Nations marks the first-ever World Lake Day, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed the occasion in Michigan, encouraging residents to connect with, protect, and celebrate their freshwater resources.

Green Lungs from Trees

EPA Clears Backlog of Small Refinery Exemptions, Reaffirms Partial Relief Policy

The Environmental Protection Agency has resolved 175 refinery exemption petitions dating back to 2016, granting full or partial relief to 140 facilities while reaffirming its policy to balance refinery hardship with renewable fuel mandates.

Eco-Friendly Moving

Eco-Friendly Moving: How to Reduce Waste and Toxic Traces

From packing supplies to transport choices, small changes in how you move can cut waste, prevent toxic residues, and protect both your health and the environment.

Smart Grid Technology

Safety Concerns Grow Over Battery Storage Projects

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin joined Long Islanders raising alarms about risks from large-scale BESS installations.

Mother Polar Bear with Cubs

The Hidden Link Between Microplastics and PFAS — And Why Litigation May Be Our Strongest Tool

From polar bear blood to Mount Everest snow, PFAS are hitchhiking on microplastics across the globe — and courtroom victories may be the only way to hold polluters accountable.

Diagram of Green Building

10 Ways to Make Your Warehouse Greener in 2025

From LED lighting to reusable pallet racks, these practical strategies help warehouses cut costs, save energy, and lower their environmental impact.

Green Environment Globe

EPA Relaunches Guidance Portal to Improve Access to Environmental Compliance Resources

The updated online portal centralizes active EPA guidance documents, giving businesses, organizations, and the public streamlined access to information on air, water, waste, and other environmental programs.