Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader
A daily briefing on the day’s most pressing sustainability and energy‑management headlines.
Hosted by the editors of Environment + Energy Leader, Sustainability Soundbites delivers concise, expert-driven updates each business day. In 3–7 minutes per episode, listeners get:
- 👉 The latest corporate sustainability initiatives—like Kenvue’s Sustainable Innovation Profiler targeting 75 % of new products with improved environmental performance by 2030
🔧 Innovative renewable energy solutions—from maritime hydrogen fuel cells to new hydropower capacity
🌍 Policy shifts and environmental developments affecting global energy access, compliance, and resilience
Tune in daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, your preferred podcast platform—or via the show’s RSS feed on https://sustainability-soundbites-e-e-leader.buzzsprout.com.
Whether you’re an energy executive, sustainability professional, or policy leader, these quick‑hit episodes equip you with timely, actionable insights to stay informed and ahead.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 3 minutes
- Episodes
- 1033
- Years Active
- 2025
Maryland Adopts Packaging EPR Law: A Milestone for Circular Economy
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signs SB 901 into law, making Maryland the sixth U.S. state to adopt Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The law aims to modernize recycling systems and supp…
Bioengineered Microbes Boost Copper Recovery From Waste Ore
Low-grade copper ores could finally pay off. A biotech twist on extraction is speeding up recovery—and cutting the need for harsh chemicals.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/bioengineer…
Floating Solar Growth Raises Questions for Waterbird Habitats
Floating solar cuts land use and boosts clean energy. But new research shows we need to understand its impact on waterbirds first.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/floating-solar-growth…
RESA Power Acquires MPPT to Expand Florida Operations
RESA Power adds MPPT to its Florida network, boosting field services. The move builds on past collaboration and extends testing capabilities.
Ireland Approves Wind Farm Upgrade for Energy Resilience
Ireland’s green light for Kilvinane upgrades points to a shift in wind strategy. Aging assets are getting a second life—without new builds.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ireland-appr…
Battery-Free Biosensors Advance Sustainable Healthcare and Remote Monitoring
A new battery-free implant system offers continuous patient monitoring while eliminating toxic waste, advancing sustainability and healthcare innovation.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/storie…
States Hit Pause on EV Mandates Amid Mounting Market and Infrastructure Pressures
As of May 2025, Vermont, Maryland, Virginia, and California have altered or paused their EV sales mandates. State officials cite market readiness, infrastructure gaps, and federal uncertainty.
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Emerging Research Reveals How Warming Oceans Are Transforming Pollutant Behavior
New research reveals how climate change alters persistent organic pollutant dynamics in global oceans, threatening marine ecosystems and food webs.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/emer…
EV Charging Partners Target Uptime, Avoid Penalties
Charger downtime is drawing fines and frustration. A new partnership is betting on tech and workforce scale to keep EV stations online.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ev-charging-part…
Plastics Recycling Startup Invests $4.3 Million in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Green Recycle USA will invest $4.3 million to open a plastics recycling facility in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, creating 28 jobs and supporting circular economy goals in Southside Virginia.
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New York Prioritizes Agrivoltaics and Infrastructure Sites for Renewable Energy Development
New York Senate Bill S07899 guides renewable energy projects to parking lots, brownfields, and agrivoltaic farms, balancing infrastructure with land conservation.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.c…
The Race to 2027: Is the UK Ready for Mandatory Plastic Film Recycling?
The UK faces a 2027 deadline to mandate curbside plastic film recycling. Explore infrastructure gaps, policy hurdles, and WRAP’s roadmap to scale recycling efforts.
What America’s Largest Nuclear Project Can Teach the Energy Sector
The Vogtle Units 3 and 4 expansion offers critical insights into consortium collaboration, risk management, and the complex realities of first-of-its-kind nuclear construction in the U.S.
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Nigeria’s First Industrial Biochar Site Targets 40,000 Tonnes CO₂ Removal by 2030
Releaf Earth has launched Nigeria’s first large-scale biochar facility, using palm kernel waste to cut emissions and improve farm yields—while laying a scalable model for Africa’s carbon removal stra…
Energy Department Plans $11 Billion Rollback of 47 Regulations
The U.S. Department of Energy proposes cutting 47 regulations to reduce costs and boost energy production, sparking praise from fossil fuel sectors and criticism from environmental and equity advocat…
Palisades SMR Project Targets First U.S. Small Modular Reactor Deployment by 2030
Holtec’s Palisades SMR-300 project aims to become the first SMR operating in the U.S. by 2030, leveraging regulatory progress, workforce development, and strong state support.
Nevada Lithium Breakthrough Could Lower Costs and Boost U.S. Supply
New lithium recovery results from Nevada suggest major cost savings. The process could help scale U.S. supply for EV and battery markets.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/nevada-lithium…
Invenergy Commits $1.7 Billion to Grain Belt Express Transmission Project
Invenergy’s $1.7B Grain Belt Express aims to modernize U.S. energy infrastructure but faces strong local opposition over land rights and project benefits.
Texas Advances Bill to Limit Liability for Carbon Capture and Storage Operations
Texas H.B. 2790 advances to limit liability for carbon capture operators, boosting legal certainty for CCS projects. Law could take effect September 1, 2025.
Nuclear Power and Big Tech Collaborate to Meet Data Center Energy Demands
Energy and tech leaders explore how Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) can help meet the surging energy needs of AI-driven hyperscale data centers.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/nuclear-p…