Sustainability: Page 4

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    3M to pay at least $10B in ‘forever chemicals’ settlement

    The chemical giant will fund testing for public water systems across the U.S. and be relieved from some PFAS-related water contamination claims.

    By • June 23, 2023
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    Trade groups, environmental advocates spar over plastic manufacturing

    Advocates testified at the Senate hearing that curbing plastics production is the only way to alleviate serious health problems, but business groups said halting production could hurt jobs.

    By Megan Quinn • June 20, 2023
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    General Electric to invest $50M in wind turbine production at New York site

    The expansion is expected to be completed this summer, with the first set of parts in production by fall.

    By • June 7, 2023
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    DuPont, Corteva, Chemours agree to pay $1.2B in ‘forever chemicals’ settlement

    The agreement comes days after reports surfaced that 3M tentatively signed a $10 billion PFAS contamination settlement.

    By • June 6, 2023
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    Courtesy of Solar Panel Inc.

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    Treasury issues further guidance for clean energy manufacturing tax credit

    Many companies aren't aware of the $10 billion in available IRA tax incentives for facility investments, one expert said.

    By Diana DiGangi • June 6, 2023
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    Herradura, el Jimador tequila maker expanding Mexico distillery

    Brown-Forman plans to spend $200 million to increase production capacity amid growing consumer demand.

    By • June 5, 2023
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    Arizona State University selected to lead clean manufacturing institute

    The Energy Department-backed, $70 million initiative aims to reduce emissions from industrial process heating.

    By • May 23, 2023
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    Enel chooses Oklahoma as home of first US solar panel factory

    The $1 billion-plus factory will be located at the Tulsa Port of Inola, giving it easy access to rail and river transport.

    By • May 23, 2023
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    White House launches manufacturing workforce programs

    The administration's aim is to create pathways to manufacturing jobs as major projects in growing sectors get underway.

    By • May 17, 2023
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    JSW Steel USA plans $145M in upgrades to Ohio operations

    The investments will help the manufacturer meet growing demand for steel made in the U.S. while also lowering emissions.

    By • May 16, 2023
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    PVH financing program looks to aid manufacturers in meeting sustainability standards

    The apparel company will offer discounted loans to suppliers if they hit environmental and social targets.

    By Ben Unglesbee • May 5, 2023
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    Kodiak to produce autonomous electric trucks

    The AV tech manufacturer is bringing its signature product to an electric tractor with a current range of 150 miles.

    By • May 4, 2023
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    US, South Korea sign EV battery deal

    As the Biden administration allocates hundreds of billions of dollars to boost domestic production, South Korea-based companies have poured over $100 billion into U.S. operations.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    Siemens Energy taps startup for additive manufacturing services

    Massachusetts-based Seurat Technologies will produce gas turbine parts for the German energy company.

    By • May 2, 2023
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    Indiana governor signs law designating chemical recycling as manufacturing

    The bill’s passage is part of a larger fight over the technologies’ role in plastics recycling.

    By Megan Quinn • April 27, 2023
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    Sonoco biogas equipment upgrade to aid emissions targets

    The company upgraded a South Carolina paper production wastewater treatment site to capture and convert methane to renewable natural gas.

    By Katie Pyzyk • April 21, 2023
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    Courtesy of Lego.

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    Lego breaks ground on first US manufacturing facility

    The carbon-neutral facility in Virginia will include a solar plant as the toy manufacturer strives to cut emissions.

    By • April 20, 2023
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    Maine sues manufacturers for ‘forever chemicals’ contamination

    The state is one of many suing companies that make products containing PFAS.

    By • April 19, 2023
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan in a suit and tie speaking with a microphone in front of him and a brown background.
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    EPA proposes new rules to cut chemical plants’ toxic emissions

    The agency is zeroing in on sites that it says emit high levels of cancer-causing chemicals.

    By • April 17, 2023
  • Overhead projector-based augmented reality systems help Apple’s recycling partners disassemble MacBook and iPad models by projecting video imagery directly onto their work surface.
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    Apple commits to 100% recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025

    The company is taking steps to create more responsible mineral supply chains as it aims for carbon neutrality by 2030.

    By • April 17, 2023
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    Automation everywhere is key to manufacturing scalability

    Automating manufacturing processes is a crucial goal of many digital transformation projects.

    April 17, 2023
  • Rendering of Toyota, Toyota Tsusho America and Huntsville Utilities 168-acre solar project.
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    Courtesy of Toyota.

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    Toyota teams with Alabama utility on $49M solar project

    The project will advance the automaker's plans to transition to carbon-neutral operations by 2035.

    By • April 14, 2023
  • U.S. President Joe Biden in a dark blue suit with a microphone standing behind a podium, with an American flag behind him.
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    By the numbers: Biden’s budget priorities for manufacturing

    The president's proposal includes tackling “forever chemicals” and boosting CHIPS Act funding.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    Sponsored by ENGIE Impact

    4 essential lessons for manufacturers to achieve net zero decarbonization

    Access the expertise needed to reach your Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets, as featured in ENGIE Impact’s Manufacturing Decarbonization Guidebook.

    By Jason Bell, Director, Sustainability Solutions, ENGIE Impact • April 3, 2023
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    Cirba Solutions plans South Carolina processing facility

    The $300 million recycling and processing facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2024.

    By • March 30, 2023