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Cyclic Materials Appoints Former Siemens and Alcoa CEO Klaus Kleinfeld to Board of Directors
2026-05-21 18:26:18| Waste Age
Cyclic Materials, the rare earth recycling company enabling domestic circular supply chain for critical materials around the world, today announced the appointment of Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld to its Board of Directors.
Category: Energy and Environment
Sustainability Takes Center Stage at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson with Introduction of PHACT PHA-Based Food Serviceware
2026-05-21 14:45:10| Waste Age
2026 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson will host the first-ever tournament rollout of PHA-based paper cups, cutlery, and straws through a partnership between CJ Biomaterials and WinCup, Inc.s phade brand of compostable products, anchoring the PGA Tournaments commitment to environmental stewardship.
Category: Energy and Environment
Biomass Demand, Global Conflict and the New Economics of Wood
2026-05-21 14:00:00| Waste Age
Rising biomass demand, worsening forest health, and geopolitical instability are reshaping the global wood economy. From climate policy loopholes to supply chain disruptions and the growing influence of timberland REITs, forests are increasingly caught between environmental responsibility and economic pressure.
Category: Energy and Environment
How AB Energy Turns Emission Reduction into a Competitive Edge
2026-05-21 13:00:00| Waste Age
International tech company AB Energy was born of a legacy in combined heat and power. But as energy markets and policies have shifted, the 45-year-old company has expanded and adapted to meet evolving demands with forward-thinking solutions.
Category: Energy and Environment
ReFED Announces $2M in Grants to Nine Organizations Tackling Methane Through Its Catalytic Grant Fund
2026-05-20 22:14:30| Waste Age
Today at the 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit, ReFED announced the newest cohort of grantees selected through its Catalytic Grant Fund, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to provide flexible, risk-tolerant capital to food waste solutions with the potential for outsized climate impact.
Category: Energy and Environment
Alaska Legislature Bans Plastic Foam Foodware in Restaurants and Across the State Government
2026-05-20 22:10:59| Waste Age
Yesterday evening, Alaskas State House passed House Bill 25 (HB 25), a landmark measure that prohibits Alaskas government and restaurants from using single-use polystyrene foodware beginning January 1, 2027. The bill, which was sponsored by Rep. Andy Josephson and was supported across party lines, passed the State Senate on May 18, 2026, and now it heads to Gov. Mike Dunleavys desk.
Category: Energy and Environment
Clean Harbors Announces Retirement of Founder and Executive Chairman Alan S. McKim
2026-05-20 15:13:43| Waste Age
Clean Harbors, Inc. (Clean Harbors or the Company) (NYSE: CLH) today announced that its Founder and Executive Chairman, Alan S. McKim, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from the Board and his role as Chief Technology Officer upon the Board appointing a new Chair. The Board expects to appoint an independent Chair later this summer as part of a planned leadership transition.
Category: Energy and Environment
TerraCycle US Inc. Reports Strong 2025 Financial Results, Nearly Doubling Revenue Since 2020
2026-05-20 14:50:58| Waste Age
TerraCycle US Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of TerraCycle, Inc., an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, announced its financial results for the full year ending December 31, 2025, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the company's Form 1-K.
Category: Energy and Environment
The Wilmington Group Names Jeff Snyder as Chief Executive Officer
2026-05-20 14:42:19| Waste Age
The Wilmington Group, a leading provider of recycling and managed waste services, today announced the appointment of Jeff Snyder as Chief Executive Officer. The Wilmington Group is a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners.
Category: Energy and Environment
AVIAN Raises $2.6M to Scale AI Thermal Monitoring for the Worlds Most Fire-Prone Industrial Sites
2026-05-20 14:35:53| Waste Age
AVIAN the Zurich-based industrial AI company building 24/7 thermal monitoring for the worlds most fire-prone facilities today announced it has raised a $2.6M pre-seed round, led by Founderful.
Category: Energy and Environment