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Phone screen guards to get expensive: Here’s what new BIS rules from April 2027 mean for buyers in IndiaThe government has mandated BIS registration for smartphone screen protectors from April 1, 2027, requiring compliance with IS 19348:2025 q...
From smart glasses to AI pins, privacy fears challenge tech's next big betThe backlash against devices that can see, hear and respond to the world around them has been strongest against Meta's Ray-Bans, which made...
Soap & shampoo veg or non-veg? A dot on the pack will now tell youThe Centre has mandated vegetarian and non-vegetarian origin markings on soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, cosmetics and toiletries. Under rule...
New Orleans is turning discarded bottles into coastal sand. Crushed glass is now helping rebuild shrinking wetlandsNew Orleans is using crushed glass to build new islands and strengthen wetlands. This innovative approach tackles waste and coastal erosion...
In 2023, Jessica Vincent paid $3.99 for a Goodwill vase. Research uncovered its rare Carlo Scarpa design, and the overlooked glass piece sold for $107,100Jessica Vincent paid just $3.99 for a vase at a Goodwill store outside Richmond, Virginia, believing it would make a beautiful addition to ...
In 2021, Danish partners launched DecomBlades to recycle retired wind turbine blades. 5 years later, 40 tonnes of recovered glass fibre had entered new blades in TaiwanSince launching in 2021, Denmark’s DecomBlades project has turned retired wind turbine materials into resources for new turbines. Its pyrol...
In 2023, an Australian city put 76,000 recycled bottles into its roads; 25 tonnes of crushed glass replaced virgin sand in a major resurfacing trialRecycled glass roads Australia: Latrobe City Council in Traralgon, Victoria, trialed recycled glass in road resurfacing. Over 76,000 bottle...
Michigan researchers give used wind turbine blades a sweet second life. Turned it into gummy bears, here's how they didMichigan researchers have developed a way to recycle retired wind-turbine blades into useful products, including gummy bears. The innovativ...
CGHS new rule: Central government employees outside CGHS areas can now opt for CGHSThe central government has made it easier for employees to access CGHS facilities without geographical limitations. This new directive allo...
In 2024, Arizona put 100% recycled glass beneath a 23-mile interstate expansion; the unusual material helped protect 19 sets of existing highway culvertsWhen Arizona widened Interstate 17, engineers faced a problem that drivers would never notice. Beneath the planned expansion were 19 sets o...
EU waste proposal would ban India from importing bloc's metal scrapIndia will face import restrictions on EU metal waste starting May 2027. The European Commission proposed this new law, affecting aluminium...
Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist, half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size it needs to be.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on hidden assumptions, practicality, true innovation, efficiency and emotional reactionsQuote of the day by Oscar Wilde uses a glass to explain how people can view the same situation in different ways. The optimist sees what is...
Glass Wall Systems shares rally 32% in 2 days after IPO. What should investors do?Glass Wall Systems shares rallied 12% on Thursday, extending gains after a 7% premium listing and an 18% rise on debut. Analysts highlighte...
Snap targets enterprises with Salesforce, Nvidia AI tools for augmented-reality glassesSnap on Wednesday announced partnerships with companies including Salesforce, Nvidia and Amazon Web Services to integrate workplace tools i...
Glass Wall Systems shares list at 7% premium over IPO price on NSEGlass Wall Systems shares debuted at a premium of up to 7% on Wednesday after its Rs 427.89 crore IPO was subscribed 81.65 times overall. T...
In 2018, Victoria put the equivalent of 40 million discarded bottles into a freeway; 8,000 tonnes of crushed glass went into one widening projectScience news: 8,000 tonnes of recycled glass used in the 2018 Tullamarine Freeway widening project is a powerful example of how recycling c...
Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glassesAnyone wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text or interact with an AI assista...
Have empty glass bottles at home? Try these 6 easy DIY ideas to reuse them for beautiful home decor and everyday useEmpty glass bottles can transform into stylish and functional decor for your home. They make for charming vases and innovative planters, pr...
In 1990, New York City began recycling waste glass into street pavement. 5 years later, the city had reused 250,000 tons of glass in resurfacing projects across the cityNew York City pioneered waste glass use in road construction between 1990 and 1995. Research examined crushed glass as an asphalt aggregate...
New York is building a $21.2 million bridge with recycled glass, 106 tons of waste will become part of the concreteA bridge project in New York is pioneering the use of recycled glass in its concrete mix. This groundbreaking technique not only keeps wast...