In New York state, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. and Waga Energy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 14, 2026, to celebrate the opening of the RNG production facility at the Chemung County Landfill in Elmira, New York. The facility, which has been successfully turning landfill gas into RNG since January 2026, represents a key milestone […]
In New York state, OPAL Fuels has entered into a master agreement establishing a framework to monetize $100 million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits over the next several years. The first closing is anticipated to take place in this quarter. This agreement represents another milestone in advancing OPAL Fuels’ strategy to optimize […]
In New York, a painstakingly detailed wood model of New York City, constructed by truck driver turned artist Joe Macken, is being displayed at the Museum of the City of New York. The exhibit, titled He Built This City: Joe Macken’s Model, took Macken over two decades to construct and is a whopping 50 by 27 […]
In New York, textile supplier Sungil Tex has launched a biodegradable cellulosic garment lining made with 100% Eastman Naia yarn produced in the United States. The collection was initially developed at the request of a “prominent,” but unnamed, US sustainable fashion brand. With this launch, the lining is now widely accessible to the entire US […]
In New York state, Approved Oil Company of Brooklyn, Inc. reported the successful performance of renewable diesel (RD) supplied to New York City agencies throughout one of the most severe winter periods the region has experienced in more than 65 years, including RD-powered operations of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY). The update […]
In New York state, Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. has officially renewed a Part 364 Waste Transporter Permit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, ending a multi-month collaborative effort with the state agency. The permit allows BBD to transport used cooking oil across New York State to be processed at its Tonawanda facility. The […]
In New York, an industrial designer and researcher affiliated with Parsons School of Design has created an 8-gigabyte hard drive out of mushrooms. “Soft Drive,” created by Sree Krishna Pillarisetti, is a portable drive with a case made of mycelium, hemp, and the bioplastic polylactic acid. This see-through case protects a memory card and heat […]
In New York, CD BioSustainable has expanded its green chemistry and sustainable materials services to provide research-oriented support for material evaluation and testing. The expanded service scope includes green catalyst testing services and eco-friendly polymer testing services, as well as renewable materials obtained through its role as a biobased materials supplier. These services enable researchers […]
In New York, innovation-focused publication Fast Company has named two biobased materials to a listicle of new materials expected to help make construction greener. Superwood, a material developed by scientists at the University of Maryland, has greater tensile strength than steel with a tenth of the strength-to-weight ratio made the list. Mass production of Superwood […]
In New York, A-list star Natalie Portman has signed on to promote leather alternatives developed and manufactured by Uncaged Innovations. Portman, a long-standing advocate for animal welfare and ethical consumerism, will work with the company to promote the adoption of sustainable, animal-free materials within the luxury and fashion sectors. Founded by Stephanie Downs and biomaterials […]
