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BELO HORIZONTE WASTE MANAGEMENT
In 1991, Curitiba began exchanging recyclables for bus tokens and food. 35 years later, the city recycles 70% of its waste while creating jobs and supporting families- In 2021, NREL fermented food waste into volatile fatty acids and catalytically upgraded them to jet fuel; the SAF was estimated to cut net carbon emissions by up to 165% when landfill disposal was assumed
- In 2023, researchers oxidized orange-peel waste for 1 hour and recovered 55% of its sugars; engineered E. coli produced up to 393 mg of PHB
- 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
- In 1993, Taiwan collected 70% of its trash while recycling virtually none. 33 years later, paid bags, musical trucks and sorting helped drive recycling to 55% nationwideTaiwan’s experience therefore challenges the idea that recycling depends mainly on individual environmental enthusiasm. People certainly ne...01 Sep, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
- In 2010, Alaska Clean Harbors launched a statewide effort to curb harbor pollution. 15 years later, 11 harbors were engaged in the program, helping protect coastal watersAlaska Clean Harbors works with communities to prevent pollution and reduce waste. Four harbors achieved certification, and three are worki...31 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- Two Trades for Today: A PSU engineering major for an 8.1% gain, a large-cap IT stock for rise of 7%Our technical analysts identify select stocks every trading day that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Here are the technical cal...30 Aug, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
- Miami researchers tested concrete that replaced sand with leaded CRT glass; a biopolymer helped limit lead leaching before durability damage raised concernsResearchers explored using toxic CRT glass in concrete mixtures. This hazardous waste contains significant amounts of lead, posing environm...30 Aug, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- OIL Green Energy signs MoUs with Haryana for 5,000 TPD waste-to-clean-energy projectsOil India Limited's subsidiary signed MoUs with four Haryana municipalities. These agreements aim to develop integrated Compressed Biogas a...30 Aug, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- Waste-to-energy plants to come up at four major urban centres across Haryana; MoUs inkedHaryana will establish four integrated waste-to-energy plants in major urban centers. These facilities will process 5,000 tonnes of waste d...29 Aug, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- In 2022, RMIT tested shredded masks, rubber gloves and isolation gowns in concrete; gloves raised strength by up to 22% and masks by up to 17%RMIT University researchers discovered shredded personal protective equipment strengthens concrete. Rubber gloves increased concrete streng...28 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In 2021, RMIT tested shredded face masks with recycled concrete for road bases; 1 kilometer could use 3 million masks and divert 93 tonnes from landfillEngineers from Australia have introduced an innovative strategy for converting used face masks into construction materials for roads. This ...28 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Kullu municipal administration used ecologically sensitive Parvati Valley for waste storage, NGT informedKullu administration used sensitive Parvati Valley for waste storage after a plant closure. Contractor issues and transport disruptions led...27 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- Asia's largest waste-to-art pookalam to be unveiled in Keralam's MalappuramMalappuram district is unveiling Asia's largest waste-to-art pookalam for the Onam festival. This impressive installation uses recycled pla...27 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
- Under 4-year project from 2022 to 2026, Trong Duc Cocoa in Vietnam began feeding 5,000 tons of discarded cocoa pods into a gasifier. Now, the waste helps dry fresh beans in 7 days instead of 15 during the rainy seasonTrong Duc Cocoa Co. Ltd. in southern Vietnam has developed a way to reuse approximately 5,000 tons of discarded cocoa pods generated each y...25 Aug, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- USA faces millions of tons of retired wind turbine blades; engineers from Houston found an unexpected second use for them.At the University of Houston, engineers are ingeniously repurposing retired wind turbine blades to construct highway overhead sign structur...24 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- The Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026: Enterprise, Commercial & Horizontal, 27 Categories of Product ExcellenceThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 are designed to highlight products delivering sustained value and setting benchmarks acr...24 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- ₹40 lakh a month from waste plastic bought at ₹13 per kg and sold for ₹90: How a Rolex at a wedding revealed a surprising businessA viral X post by Pratham has revealed the surprising economics behind his cousin’s plastic recycling business after a limited-edition Role...21 Aug, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 schedule unveiled; Brazil to open campaign at MaracanaFIFA revealed the 2027 Women's World Cup match schedule featuring Brazil as host. All 64 fixtures will be played across eight Brazilian cit...20 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- I squared-Veolia consortium leads race to acquire KKR backed Re SustainabilityPE firm initiates parallel talks with local strategics after low $1.1 bn offer on table falls below expectations. KKR expected $1.6 billion...18 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
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