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Traceability Tool Targets Soy’s Role in Global Deforestation

Researchers have developed a method to identify where soybeans were grown, a potential new check on supply chains tied to one of the world’s biggest deforestation drivers.

Key Takeaways

Researchers say they can identify where soybeans were grown.
Soy is described as the world’s third-biggest driver of deforestation.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via phys.org

Solar and Mining Standards Groups Move to Track Minerals Through the Full PV Supply Chain

The Solar Stewardship Initiative and the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance have agreed to work together on traceability and sustainability standards as scrutiny of solar supply chains intensifies.

Key Takeaways

SSI and IRMA signed an MOU to strengthen responsible sourcing of minerals used in solar.
The partnership targets traceability, training, and integration of mining assurance standards into PV supply chains.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

China’s EV Battery Push Signals a More Formal Recycling Era

China is moving to scale and formalize lithium battery recycling through a policy push that mandates digital traceability for retired EV batteries, pointing to tighter oversight of the recovery chain.

Key Takeaways

China is moving to formalize lithium battery recycling.
The policy direction centers on digital traceability for retired EV batteries.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via interestingengineering.com