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Ever wondered why plastic stools have a hole in the centre? Here’s what this small design feature actually does- Since 2016, about 23,000 Plastic Pirates pupils have surveyed German rivers for litter; their data found plastic and cigarette butts among the most common items
- From 2018 to 2022, more than 200,000 Break Free From Plastic volunteers audited waste in 84 countries; 56 companies produced more than half of all branded plastic pollution
- Two 14-year-old Arizona schoolboys built robot to remove microplastics from water using LEGO, duct tape and pool noodlesTwo Arizona students created a robot to remove microplastics from waterways. Their invention, MP Guard, uses common items like LEGO and poo...12 Sep, 2026, 09.21 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
- GFF 2026: Nitin Gadkari targets barrier-free tolling by February as FASTag cuts wait times by up to 90%India is progressing towards fully digital and barrier-free tolling systems. A multi-lane free flow system will be operational by February....12 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
- In 2022, Wales mixed fibres from 4.3 tonnes of used nappies into a highway; the waste replaced asphalt material imported from EuropeWales recently resurfaced part of the A487 highway using fibers from 4.3 tonnes of recycled diapers. Sanitized diaper waste was processed i...11 Sep, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
- In 2009, the US Army built recycled plastic bridges for a 71-ton Abrams tank. 1 year later, Fort Eustis opened 2 thermoplastic railroad bridges to replace old timber tooRecycled plastic composite material offers a durable and sustainable alternative for bridge construction. The world's first vehicular bridg...10 Sep, 2026, 02.25 AM 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 2021, Victoria used 2,100 tons of recycled road base to rebuild the Hume Freeway. 5 years later, its 850-metre stretch had turned waste into a longer-lasting road tooPlastic bags and glass bottles usually end up in the trash. In Australia, some became part of a highway instead. Engineers rebuilt an 850-m...09 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- In 2021, Shanghai used 6,000 milk bottles to fight plastic waste; the result became China's 1st plastic road, turning hard-to-recycle bottles into useful paving materialShanghai’s “Milk Bottle Road” demonstrates how difficult-to-recycle plastic can be redirected toward useful infrastructure. Developed throu...08 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- In 2011, Axion built a 90-foot plastic bridge over Scotland's River Tweed. 1 year later, ASME reported its six sections took just 4 days to assemble on-site in EdinburghEngineers have developed recycled structural composites from materials such as milk jugs and detergent containers. The technology, pioneere...08 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
- In 2025, Nebraska put two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road; it became the state’s first recycled-plastic roadNebraska put the equivalent of two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road in 2025, creating the state’s first recycled-plastic road. T...08 Sep, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
- Blanket for ice cover? Scientists wraps Swiss glacier with sheep’s wool to protect it from melting; early tests found it protected the ice about as well as plastic sheetsA Swiss glacier experiment is testing sheep’s wool as a natural alternative to plastic covers used to slow glacier melting. Researchers fou...08 Sep, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
- In 2025, Washington State researchers recycled wind-turbine blade waste into plastic; up to 70% of recovered GFRP was reused, while 83.5% of the resin matrix was degradedInnovative researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking chemical technique to recycle decommissioned wind turbine blades. This process effect...08 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- At 18, this Irish student invented plant-based plastic that doesn't just biodegrade; it is designed to break down microplastics tooA creative solution emerges from Ireland, where a student has pioneered Eco Purge, a biodegradable substance that emits enzymes aimed at de...07 Sep, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
- Axis Direct initiates coverage on Pricol with Buy rating. Check target pricePricol shares gained after Axis Direct initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a Rs 935 target price, implying around 21% upside. The brok...07 Sep, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
- In 2023, Virginia Tech researchers turned plastic bags and food containers into soap-making surfactants; the products could be worth about $3,550 a ton in a lab-scale processScientists at Virginia Tech have pioneered an innovative method to convert plastic waste into valuable soap compounds. By breaking down eve...06 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 2022, Duke students shredded and melted plastics 1, 2, 4 and 5 into bricks; a $248.84 setup produced blocks holding over 5,000 N in compression testsStudents at Duke University embarked on an innovative project, transforming everyday household plastic waste into strong building bricks. T...02 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- What looks like a normal Canadian home is actually made from 612,000 plastic bottlesTwo Canadian brothers have turned an astonishing 612,000 discarded plastic bottles into a concept home in Meteghan, Nova Scotia. Their comp...31 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
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