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18 stories tagged with "Green Manufacturing"
Cascades Cuts Emissions 33% in 6 Years, Sets Bold 2035 Goal
Planet Wins•Oct 14

Cascades Cuts Emissions 33% in 6 Years, Sets Bold 2035 Goal

Canadian packaging company Cascades just earned approval for science-backed climate targets after already slashing emissions by a third. The company now aims to cut greenhouse gases by 67% within a decade.

Planet Wins Desk•2 min read
Quebec Packaging Giant Cuts Emissions 33% in 6 Years
Planet Wins•Oct 14

Quebec Packaging Giant Cuts Emissions 33% in 6 Years

A Canadian packaging company has slashed its carbon footprint by nearly a third and just earned global recognition for its ambitious climate roadmap. Cascades Inc. is proving that major manufacturers can dramatically reduce pollution while staying profitable.

Planet Wins Desk•2 min read
Chinese Factory Hits 100% Renewable Power, Earns Top Rating
Planet Wins•Sep 10

Chinese Factory Hits 100% Renewable Power, Earns Top Rating

A battery storage factory in China just achieved something remarkable: running entirely on renewable electricity while earning the highest environmental certification available. The milestone shows how manufacturing can fight climate change instead of fueling it.

Planet Wins Desk•2 min read
Bangladesh Apparel Industry Eyes $6.6B Clean Energy Shift
Planet Wins•Sep 2

Bangladesh Apparel Industry Eyes $6.6B Clean Energy Shift

Bangladesh's massive garment industry is racing to secure clean energy as global fashion brands demand greener production. A new partnership between banks, governments, and manufacturers could transform how the world's clothes are made while saving the planet.

Planet Wins Desk•3 min read
Vietnam's $48B Textile Industry Goes Green and High-Tech
Solutions•Aug 25

Vietnam's $48B Textile Industry Goes Green and High-Tech

Vietnam's textile sector is trading volume for value, embracing sustainable materials and advanced technology to meet global demand. A major trade fair in February 2027 will connect the entire supply chain under one roof.

Solutions Desk•2 min read
Heineken Tests Heat Battery to Brew Beer With Zero Carbon
Planet Wins•Jul 31

Heineken Tests Heat Battery to Brew Beer With Zero Carbon

A major brewery is swapping fossil fuels for a heat battery powered by sunshine and clean energy. The system stores renewable electricity as heat in special bricks, then releases steam for brewing beer without changing the recipe.

Renewable Energy World•2 min read
HIV Drug Costs Could Drop With New Green Manufacturing
Solutions•Jul 31

HIV Drug Costs Could Drop With New Green Manufacturing

A global health agency discovered that switching away from oil-based ingredients could cut HIV medication costs by up to 15% while helping the planet. The finding offers hope for making essential medicines more affordable and sustainable.

STAT News•2 min read
Europe's Light Tech Fights Pollution and Explores Mars
Innovation•Jul 7

Europe's Light Tech Fights Pollution and Explores Mars

Scientists are using photonics, the science of light, to create breakthrough technologies that clean up manufacturing, monitor water pollution, and explore the Martian atmosphere. Three European projects show how light-based innovations are tackling some of our biggest challenges.

Innovation Desk•3 min read
Australia Plant Turns CO₂ Into Concrete and Glass
Planet Wins•Jun 21

Australia Plant Turns CO₂ Into Concrete and Glass

A new Australian facility is transforming industrial pollution into building materials, capturing carbon emissions and converting them into products we use every day. The Myrtle plant proves that waste from one industry can become raw materials for another.

Planet Wins Desk•2 min read
Norway Aluminum Plant Secures Clean Energy Through 2031
Solutions•Jun 18

Norway Aluminum Plant Secures Clean Energy Through 2031

A major aluminum producer just locked in nearly 5 TWh of renewable hydropower, proving heavy industry can run on clean energy at competitive prices. The deal keeps 1,001 jobs running and shows how Norway's green grid supports manufacturing.

Solutions Desk•2 min read
Germany's Toy Makers Lead $7.9B Green Play Revolution
Innovation•Jun 18

Germany's Toy Makers Lead $7.9B Green Play Revolution

Germany's toy industry is booming by combining education, sustainability, and innovation, proving play can be both fun and planet-friendly. The market is set to reach $7.9 billion by 2034 as parents choose toys that teach while protecting the Earth.

Innovation Desk•3 min read
India Startup Turns Farm Waste Into Fossil-Free Materials
Videos•May 27

India Startup Turns Farm Waste Into Fossil-Free Materials

A Bengaluru company is transforming millions of tonnes of burned agricultural waste into sustainable materials that replace petroleum-based chemicals. Founded by ex-Tesla engineers, altM is proving India can lead global green manufacturing.

YourStory India•3 min read