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Patria’s $1 Billion Omnia Platform Bets Big on Green Data Centers in Latin America

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Google’s AI Energy Accelerator Boosts Clean Tech in Europe and Israel

Octopus Energy’s Astris Fund Opens Clean Energy to More Investors

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Microsoft Boosts World’s Largest Carbon Removal Deal to 5M Tons

Amazon Rolls Out Custom-Fit Packaging to Boost Sustainability in Europe

Coca-Cola Revises ‘100% Recyclable’ Claims After EU Greenwashing Complaint

Coca-Cola will revise its plastic bottle labels after a greenwashing complaint raised by BEUC and 13 EU countries. The company has agreed to stop using absolute claims like “100% recyclable” and “100% recycled,” opting instead for more accurate wording that acknowledges the limitations of its packaging. While the European Commission welcomes the move, consumer advocates argue that deeper reforms are still necessary to protect consumers from misleading marketing in the age of sustainability.

Dow and Google’s AI Revolutionizes Soft Plastic Recycling

In a world drowning in plastic waste, soft plastics like films and flexibles pose a stubborn recycling challenge, with only 1.9% of U.S. households able to recycle them curbside. Enter Dow and Google’s X The Moonshot Factory, whose groundbreaking partnership harnesses AI to revolutionize how we sort and recycle these materials. By combining Dow’s materials science expertise with Google’s machine learning and molecular vision, they’re tackling the complex composition of films, aiming to boost circularity and keep plastics out of landfills. Early tests show promise, accurately identifying material components, and the collaboration could transform recycling systems globally. This article dives into their mission, the science behind it, and how businesses and communities can join the fight for a waste-free future. It’s a story of innovation, collaboration, and hope for a circular economy.