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Scientists develop high-performance plastic from CO2 that can be repeatedly recycled- Kerala turns plastic waste into roads: How 4,447 tonnes of discarded plastic were reused to build nearly 7,249 km of roads across the state
- In 2017, Gloucestershire processed 35,000 tonnes of food and farm waste into biogas; the result generated 4.56 GWh of power for 1,400 homes at Rose Hill Recycling
- In 2026, researchers modelled recycling centres for Australia’s future wind blade waste. Years later, circular solutions are being explored across the global wind industryIn 2026, researchers modelled recycling centres for Australia’s future wind blade waste. Years later, circular solutions are being explored...20 Sep, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
- This institute in Georgia helps students transform discarded plastic waste into phone chargers in under five minutesGeorgia Tech’s new Trash Lab is testing how discarded plastic can be transformed into useful products in under five minutes. Using Miniwiz’...19 Sep, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
- In 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surfaceIn 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surface. ...19 Sep, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
- In 2018, Tasmania built a road using 530,000 plastic bags, 168,000 glass bottles and 12,500 printer cartridges; engineers expected it to last 15% longerWhat if the road beneath your feet was made partly from the rubbish you threw away? In Tasmania, that idea became real in 2018. Engineers b...17 Sep, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
- Canadian researchers turn fish bones and guts into eco-friendly, biodegradable plastic: ‘All you need is 1 gram of fish oil…’Who knew that fish heads and bones (and guts) have more use than being mere cat food? A group of researchers in Canada has found a techniqu...17 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
- In 2018, the Netherlands turned 1,000 kg of household plastic into a 30-metre cycle path; the road contained the equivalent of 218,000 plastic cupsA Dutch cycle path turned plastic waste into something useful. In 2018, Zwolle opened a 30-metre path made with about 1,000 kilograms of re...15 Sep, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- Missouri chapter of a French waste management company turned old wind turbine blades into greener cement, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 27%On December 8, GE Renewable Energy initiated a partnership with French waste management firm Veolia to recycle old blades from onshore wind...15 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
- In 2018, Melbourne put 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles and 4,500 used printer cartridges into a road; 250 tonnes of recycled asphalt showed 60% better fatigue resistanceIn 2018, Melbourne tested a road with an unusual ingredient list: 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles and 4,500 used printer cartrid...15 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- New Jersey high school students turn waste plastic bottles into 3D-printer filament. Later use it to make tools for cleanupsUS high school students are transforming plastic bottles into 3D-printer filament. This recycled material is then used to create essential ...15 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- In 2020, California repaved a highway using recycled materials, including 150,000 plastic bottles per mile; it could last 2-3 times longer than conventional asphaltCalifornia transportation officials tested recycled pavement using plastic bottle binder. This pilot project on Highway 162 consumed approx...15 Sep, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
- MIT researchers are giving millions of plastic bottles a new life by turning plastic waste into homes, decks and bridges using AI robotsIn a significant development, the Atlas Building Composites, a spinout of Massachusetts Institute of Technology are turning millions of pla...15 Sep, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- In 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles went into a job that cost no more than a standard buildIn 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles were used in a Central Coast Council pro...15 Sep, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
- This 40-foot US highway structure was built using retired wind turbine blades. Now it survives over 100-mph windsRetired wind turbine blades are being creatively transformed into durable highway sign structures. This project showcases the potential of ...13 Sep, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- Tennessee turned 100 tonnes of old wind turbine blades into material for new products for automobiles, boats and constructionBased in Tennessee, Carbon Rivers has crafted an innovative technique for recycling obsolete wind turbine blades. This novel approach utili...12 Sep, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- 6,000 milk bottle road in China: How plastic waste found a strange second life in ShanghaiMore than 6,000 used milk bottles in Shanghai were given an unusual second life when they were processed into recycled plastic and incorpor...12 Sep, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- In 2021, Australia's RMIT helped Coles put 900,000 pieces of soft plastic into concrete. 1 year later, another Coles development was set to reuse 6.5 million pieces through PolyrokRMIT University developed Polyrok, a plastic aggregate from recycled soft plastics. This innovative material was first used commercially at...10 Sep, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
- In 2025, Petgas in Boca del Río reportedly processed 1.5 tons of plastic each week without oxygen; its pyrolysis system produced about 356 gallons of fuelA Mexican company, Petgas, converts plastic waste into fuel using a process called pyrolysis. This innovative machine processes significant...01 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
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