SustainCase newsletter – wk25, June 2022
Rutgers Scientist Develops Antimicrobial, Plant-Based Food Wrap Designed to Replace Plastic
Seeking to produce environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic food wrap and containers, a Rutgers scientist has developed a biodegradable, plant-based coating that can be sprayed on foods, guarding against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms and transportation damage.
Republican Drive to Tilt Courts Against Climate Action Reaches a Crucial Moment
Within days, the conservative majority on the Supreme Court is expected to hand down a decision that could severely limit the federal government’s authority to reduce carbon dioxide from power plants.
EU plans sanctions if partner countries breach labour and sustainability rules
The EU will propose new rules this week allowing it to impose trade sanctions against countries that breached conditions on labour rights and climate change in bilateral deals with the bloc.
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