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Onkalo SNF Repository Receives Positive Safety Assessment in Finland

Onkalo SNF Repository Receives Positive Safety Assessment in Finland

The Onkalo spent nuclear fuel repository in Finland has received a favorable safety assessment from the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority of Finland (STUK). This facility, developed by Posiva, is set to become the world's first industrial-scale final disposal site for spent nuclear fuel. The assessment is a significant milestone in the operating license process, with Posiva aiming for operational readiness by the end of 2026.
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Darling Ingredients Expands Role in Poultry By-Product Meal Market with Aquaculture and Specialty Applications

Darling Ingredients Expands Role in Poultry By-Product Meal Market with Aquaculture and Specialty Applications

Darling Ingredients Expands Role in Poultry By-Product Meal Market with Aquaculture and Specialty Applications
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Electrostatic Discharge Papers Market to Reach USD 1.1 Billion by 2035

Electrostatic Discharge Papers Market to Reach USD 1.1 Billion by 2035

Electrostatic Discharge Papers Market to Reach USD 1.1 Billion by 2035
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Staunton Launches 'Less to the Landfill' Initiative to Reduce Waste

Staunton Launches 'Less to the Landfill' Initiative to Reduce Waste

The City of Staunton has initiated the 'Less to the Landfill' program, aiming to reduce landfill waste by 5% over the next year. This initiative includes expanding access to food waste composting and introducing a co-mingled plastics recycling system at the Staunton Recycling Center. The program is part of a broader effort to shift community attitudes towards waste management, encouraging residents to consider recycling and composting as primary options before resorting to trash disposal.
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Apparel Industry Embraces Omnichannel Retailing for Growth and Sustainability

Apparel Industry Embraces Omnichannel Retailing for Growth and Sustainability

Apparel Industry Embraces Omnichannel Retailing for Growth and Sustainability
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Johnson Johnson's Compliance DS Director Role Focuses on Governance and SOX Testing

Johnson Johnson's Compliance DS Director Role Focuses on Governance and SOX Testing

Johnson Johnson's Compliance DS Director Role Focuses on Governance and SOX Testing
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Allegany County Schedules Annual Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Allegany County Schedules Annual Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Allegany County is set to hold its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on September 12, 2026. The event, organized by the Allegany County Solid Waste Department, aims to safely dispose of hazardous materials such as pesticides, fertilizers, and oil-based paints. Since 2010, the county has collected over 200,000 pounds of hazardous waste. Residents are required to pre-register for the event, which will take place at the county's transfer station in Angelica.
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EU Packaging Regulation PPWR to Impact Small Retailers from August 2026

EU Packaging Regulation PPWR to Impact Small Retailers from August 2026

The European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is set to take effect on August 12, 2026, imposing new compliance requirements on businesses shipping packaged goods within the EU. The regulation mandates that businesses appoint an authorized representative in each destination country to handle registration, reporting, and waste disposal financing. Notably, the PPWR does not include a de minimis threshold, meaning even small shipments trigger compliance obligations. This regulation aims to standardize packaging waste management across the EU but has raised concerns among small retailers about increased operational costs and administrative burdens.
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Novo Nordisk Raises 2026 Outlook Amid Strong Q2 Sales Performance

Novo Nordisk Raises 2026 Outlook Amid Strong Q2 Sales Performance

Novo Nordisk Raises 2026 Outlook Amid Strong Q2 Sales Performance
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Shakopee Waste Company Fined for Hazardous Waste Violations Affecting Environmental Safety

Shakopee Waste Company Fined for Hazardous Waste Violations Affecting Environmental Safety

Daniels Sharpsmart, a waste management company in Shakopee, Minnesota, has been fined $47,000 by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for violations related to hazardous and infectious waste management. Between 2023 and 2025, the company improperly stored 132 shipments of hazardous waste without the necessary permits. Additionally, the company failed to document infectious waste shipments according to its approved management plan and made unauthorized changes to its documentation procedures. The investigation, prompted by public complaints, revealed that Daniels Sharpsmart received shipments it was not permitted to accept and failed to report or properly handle rejected shipments. The company has agreed to cease improper practices and comply with state-approved waste management plans.
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Fiji's Government and Businesses Collaborate to Combat Marine Pollution

Fiji's Government and Businesses Collaborate to Combat Marine Pollution

Fiji's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is emphasizing the need for stronger partnerships between government, businesses, and communities to address marine litter and plastic pollution. The Ministry supported the 2026 Suzuki Clean Ocean Campaign by providing recyclable bags for a coastal clean-up. Environment Minister Lynda Tabuya highlighted the importance of clean-up campaigns but stressed the need for long-term solutions to prevent waste from entering the environment. The Ministry plans to continue working with partners to implement practical solutions aimed at reducing pollution and enhancing Fiji's marine biodiversity.
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SRS cuts 300 waste canisters to speed nuclear cleanup

SRS cuts 300 waste canisters to speed nuclear cleanup

Engineers have found a little more room in SRS' massive 10-foot-tall waste containers.