With his deep expertise in energy management and utility infrastructure, Christopher Hailstone is uniquely positioned to analyze New Jersey’s ambitious new food waste law. Signed in January 2026, the legislation aims to slash food waste by 50% by 2035, not just through policy goals but by
That familiar kitchen drawer overflowing with unused plastic forks, soy sauce packets, and napkins from countless takeout meals is now the target of New Jersey’s latest environmental legislation. In a decisive move to stem the tide of single-use plastic pollution, the state has enacted a new law
Cambodia is confronting a staggering environmental challenge, with pervasive plastic pollution threatening its landscapes and waterways due to widespread consumption of single-use plastics and a critically underdeveloped waste management infrastructure. The nation currently processes a mere 10% of
The nonferrous metals sector has entered the current year facing significant volatility, a direct and turbulent continuation of market dynamics established throughout 2025. At the heart of this disruption are the Section 232 tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, a policy measure that has
A technology hailed as a cornerstone of agricultural climate solutions is now at the center of a federal firestorm, with critics alleging that hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars are subsidizing a system that deepens rural pollution rather than solving it. This conflict revolves around
Across the United States, a critical dilemma is unfolding as existing landfills approach their capacity, creating a silent crisis that pits the relentless growth of waste against the finite availability of disposal space. The pressing need for expansion is colliding with a formidable wall of
