In 1993, Doris Duke left behind a 2,700-acre New Jersey estate; 30 years later, the property is being transformed into a laboratory for restoring wetlands, forests and wildlifeDuke Farms in New Jersey is a 2,700-acre living laboratory for conservation. The estate is testing nature restoration and clean energy stra...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Boeing Plant 2 became obsolete by 2010 after building B-17s and early 737s; demolition reused nearly 100,000 tons of crushed concrete as backfill on the Seattle siteIn Seattle, the iconic Boeing Plant 2 has been dismantled, with a remarkable recycling initiative repurposing nearly 100,000 tons of concre...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
In 2013, Bryan Cranston finished a 2,450-square-foot net-zero beach house in Ventura County with a rooftop solar array; 8 years later, it sold for $5.45 millionBryan Cranston's recent sale of his sustainable home highlights the growing value of green building practices in real estate. The eco-consc...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
In 2009, Harry Potter star Rupert Grint bought the £5.4 million Kimpton Grange estate; 17 years later, he won approval for a 15-home eco-village described as carbon neutralActor Rupert Grint has received the green light for his ambitious eco-village initiative, turning his Hertfordshire estate into a home for ...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio bought into a Manhattan building with solar power and filtered air; 6 years later, he bought the neighboring apartment for $8 millionActor Leonardo DiCaprio has made a notable investment in sustainable living by purchasing apartments in the eco-friendly Riverhouse buildin...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
From Thai basil to avocados: Inside Oprah Winfrey’s sprawling garden where she grows more than 100 species in HawaiiOprah Winfrey’s Maui property is home to a diverse garden where she grows more than 100 species of fruits, vegetables and herbs. Her produc...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Coca-Cola CEO says don’t chase ‘irrational’ pricing as Campa Cola goes ₹10Coca-Cola will not overreact to rivals' pricing strategies in India. The company focuses on fundamentals like brands and revenue growth man...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
In 2021, UMass Chan dismantled part of its First Road garage for a new research building; 8,445 tons of steel and concrete were reclaimed, 99% by weightUMass Chan Medical School in Worcester has set a remarkable precedent by achieving a 99 percent material reclamation rate during their late...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
UK recognises India's CCTS; carbon price to be accepted under CBAM regime: Comm SecyThe United Kingdom has recognized India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme. This recognition allows carbon price relief under Britain's CBAM re...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Petronas Lubricants, Tata Motors collaborate for pilot used lubricant recycling modelPetronas Lubricants India and Tata Motors have signed an initial pact for a pilot project. This collaboration aims to establish a structure...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 10,021 crore rail multi-tracking projects across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, other statesThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved five railway projects costing over Rs 10,021 crore. These projects will add five hundred...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
In 2024, University of Chicago researchers turned discarded bio-oil char into graphite; 8 hours of cooling made crystals 5 times thicker and over 15 times widerUS researchers have developed a method to convert plant waste into high-quality graphite. This breakthrough offers a potential domestic sou...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
In 2016, Texas built RGV Reef from 477 piles of railroad ties and concrete across 1,650 acres off South Padre Island; sonar estimated 24.4 tons of fish biomass thereA groundbreaking artificial reef off the Texas coast now sustains more than twenty-four tons of fish biomass. Constructed from discarded ra...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
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...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
These five wind turbine blades retired after 15 years in the Netherlands. Today, it serves as a children’s playground in RotterdamIn a creative initiative, five decommissioned wind turbine blades were transformed into a vibrant playground for children in Rotterdam. Fea...
05 Sep, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Fashion’s climate emissions increased almost 14% over two yearsApparel sector emissions surged in 2023 and 2024, driven by an upsurge in global fiber production—especially polyester. The industry risks ...
05 Sep, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
In 2020, Southwest University researchers treated rice husks with acid and burned them into ash; replacing 10% of cement with the ash increased compressive strength by 16.22% after 56 daysChinese researchers have found a way to strengthen cement using burnt rice husks. This agricultural waste, when treated and added, signific...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST