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
- 1027
- Years Active
- 2025
Auburn Advances Cotton to Compete with Synthetics
Auburn researchers are reengineering cotton to rival synthetics. By refining fiber traits and breeding, they aim to meet the needs of high-speed manufacturing.
3D-Printed Earth Home Uses No Cement or Grid Power
Lib Work’s new 3D-printed Model B home uses no cement, integrates Tesla Powerwall, and features sensors and smart tech for a fully off-grid, low-carbon lifestyle.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.c…
Homeowners Show Strong Support for Solar + Storage
New SECC survey reveals 68% of U.S. homeowners would join utility-managed solar + storage programs, driven by savings, resilience, and IRA incentives.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/h…
Electricity Demand Surges in Texas and Mid-Atlantic
Electricity sales are rising 2.2% annually through 2026, led by surging demand from data centers and industry in Texas and the mid-Atlantic, EIA reports.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/storie…
Lunettes de ZAC Expands Circular Eyewear Across France
Lunettes de ZAC reuses and redistributes eyewear across France through a circular model focused on environmental and social impact.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/lunettes-de-zac-expa…
The Business Case for a Global Cap on Plastics
As nations clash in Geneva over a global plastics treaty, will a cap on plastic production finally align policy, business, and consumer demand for change?
States Sue DOT Over Withheld EV Charging Funds
Twenty-two states are suing the DOT and FHWA for unlawfully halting NEVI EV charging funds, citing constitutional violations and severe project disruptions.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/sto…
Used EV Batteries Get Second Life as Grid Power
GM and Redwood are converting retired EV batteries into backup grid storage. It's a smart fix for rising AI energy demand and EV waste at the same time.
WHISKAS® Pouches Now Recyclable in UK, Germany
Mars cuts packaging emissions by 46% with new recyclable mono-material pouches for WHISKAS®, supporting its circular economy goals in pet food.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/whiskas-…
Peak Energy Launches Grid-Scale Sodium-Ion System
Peak Energy launches the first grid-scale sodium-ion ESS in the U.S., cutting costs and fire risks while supporting domestic battery manufacturing.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/peak…
Forests Outpace Oceans in Capturing Carbon Since 2003
Between 2003–2021, land plants boosted global photosynthesis while ocean algae declined, revealing a climate shift with long-term carbon and ecosystem risks.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/st…
DuPont, Chemours Settle NJ PFAS Claims for $875M
DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva will pay $875M and fund cleanup at four NJ sites as part of a $2B+ statewide PFAS settlement under court-supervised oversight.
New Imaging Tech Unlocks Solar Material Efficiency
UC Riverside researchers developed a 3D imaging tool that reveals how light and heat interact in solar materials. The insights could reshape solar device design.
Helion Starts Work on First Commercial Fusion Power Plant
Helion has broken ground on its Orion fusion plant in Washington. Backed by Microsoft, the project targets grid-connected fusion power by 2028.
National Grid STEM Program Expands Energy Literacy Access
National Grid’s Scholars Program provides Syracuse high school students full scholarships to study energy and STEM fields through immersive college courses.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/sto…
Light Up Navajo VI to Connect 175+ Homes in 2025
Light Up Navajo VI will connect 175+ homes by July 2025, expanding access to electricity for remote families across the Navajo Nation.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/light-up-navajo-v…
Why Is Climate Resilience So Unequal?
As climate risks rise, resilience remains deeply unequal—especially for youth. From Bangladesh to the Netherlands, adaptation is shaped by geography and power.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/…
Sustainability Soundbites: For C-Suite Executives
🔔 New for Executives: Your C-Suite Guide to Sustainability Performance
We just launched Sustainability Soundbites: For C-Suite Executives, Presented by E+E Leader — a quick-read monthly newsletter del…
Velotric Launches E-Trike for Older and Mobility-Limited Riders
Velotric’s new Triker e-trike targets aging riders with a stable, user-friendly design. It’s built for comfort, safety, and easier access to electric mobility.
FORUM25 Showcases Top EHS and Sustainability Leaders
FORUM25 features top EHS and sustainability executives discussing climate risk, AI, circularity, and regulatory compliance across three days of programming.
This episode of Sustainability Soundbites i…