In this weeks Whats Up In Waste News Round-up. We're diving into the intersection of innovation, policy, and sustainability, showcasing groundbreaking developments across Europe and the United States that promise to reshape our environmental landscape.

We begin in Germany, where the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung is revolutionising the steel industry, addressing the management of toxic red mud and harnessing green hydrogen.

Transitioning to the policy arena, the European Union has made a landmark stride with the provisional political agreement on the Net-Zero Industry Act.

Finally, we turn our attention to the United States, where legislators are addressing the environmental impact of artificial intelligence.

If you're interesed in learning more, here are the sources for our stories this week:

ec.europa.eu

https://www.mpie.de/4941393/news_publication_21476840

https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/markey-heinrich-eshoo-beyer-introduce-legislation-to-investigate-measure-environmental-impacts-of-artificial-intelligence