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In 1972, FHWA used 5 inches of scrubber waste in a parking-area base at Washington's Dulles Airport. 2 years later, wet weather caused the experimental base to soften and be replaced- Baking soda, detergent and toothpaste cleaning hack: Easy way to clean dirty shower glass at home
- In 1977, Pennsylvania tested an 800-foot road base made with power-plant scrubber sludge; its strength rose from 720 to 1,014 PSI over seven years
- 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
- Indian scientists develop a new concrete using human waste to make it significantly stronger than conventional cementScientists have found that biochar made from treated human waste, or faecal sludge, can partially replace cement in concrete and improve it...09 Sep, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Florida turned scrubber waste into road base in 12 projects by 1989; 100,000 tons earned highly satisfactory ratings, transforming an industrial byproduct into useful road baseFlorida utilized processed FGD scrubber material in twelve road-base projects between 1977 and 1989. This material demonstrated satisfactor...08 Sep, 2026, 11.38 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 2022, Ontario's Durham Region used 400 tonnes of glass in a 3.6-km road pilot. 4 years later, it could reuse 240 tonnes of PET each year across Durham roads under its planDurham Region is testing recycled materials for road construction. Recycled glass and plastic will be used in a road rebuilding project. Th...08 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- Dirty doors at home? Try these simple cleaning hacks to remove dust, grime and greasy fingerprintsMaintaining clean doors is essential to enhance your home's appearance. Regular cleaning and using a mild dishwashing liquid combined with ...08 Sep, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
- In 2019, Australia's Central Coast Council used 631,000 plastic bags, 117,000 bottles and 14,400 printer cartridges on a 600-metre road. 7 years later, the project remains a striking waste-to-road example across the regionCentral Coast Council is now using recycled soft plastic and glass in road surfacing. This innovative product, Reconophalt, diverts thousan...08 Sep, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
- China's Temu may have spent as much as $962 millionon Meta ads in the UK and Europe, with 73 of its top 100 creators likely fakeTemu may have spent nearly one billion dollars on Meta ads promoting products. Research suggests many boosted accounts likely do not repres...07 Sep, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
- VA Tech Wabag shares jump 3% after securing repeat order from RIL for ETP projectVA Tech Wabag shares rose nearly 3% after securing a medium-sized repeat order from Reliance Industries to design and commission an advance...07 Sep, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
- Baking soda and white vinegar hack to restore a blackened wok covered in stubborn burnt stainsTired of grimy cookware? You can easily restore it using kitchen staples! A mix of baking soda and warm water works wonders on burnt stains...06 Sep, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
- Nepal floods: Woman rescued after 10 days of being trapped in house buried under mud and debrisA 60-year-old woman was rescued alive after being trapped for ten days. She was buried under mud and debris following devastating flash flo...05 Sep, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
- In 1989, Kentucky engineers built a 750-foot road base using about 80 tons of ponded fly ash; the 11% ash section was reported to perform well against the conventional controlAn experimental road base in Kentucky utilized coal plant residue in 1988. Fly ash has been a federal construction material since the 1970s...04 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry scientists extracted D-limonene from waste orange peels at 96% purity, turning citrus processing waste into bio-based asphalt modifiersCitrus waste, previously considered rubbish, is now transformed into a valuable resource. D-limonene, derived from orange peels, is emergin...03 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Earlier in 2026, WSU researchers heated and pressurized sewage sludge with oxygen, producing 200% more renewable gas. Now the process cuts treatment costs from $494 to $253 per tonWSU researchers treated sewage sludge under high temperature and pressure while introducing oxygen. Under those conditions, the relatively ...02 Sep, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
- Researchers heated sewage sludge at 325°C for 30 minutes before centrifugation; the process converted 88% of the sludge and recovered bio-oil at up to 64%Researchers have pioneered an innovative method that transforms sewage sludge into valuable bio-oil using hydrothermal liquefaction techniq...31 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 2019, RMIT researchers fired clay bricks mixed with treated sewage sludge; a 25% biosolids batch cut firing energy by 48.6% while passing strength testsResearchers are exploring ways to recycle sewage sludge into building materials. Mixing biosolids into clay significantly cuts the energy n...31 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- Not just for chutneys, tamarind is great for keeping your kitchen clean too. 6 ways to get rid of rust and stains using imliTamarind is not just good to eat; it can also help you clean your utensils, basins, and taps – and various other objects made from metals s...30 Aug, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
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