16-year-old Massachusetts student built a machine that turns 3D-printer waste into reusable material, won $75,000 awardIn Massachusetts, a resourceful student has launched a compact system aimed at addressing the challenges of 3D-printing plastic waste. His ...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.45 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
SME IPO: Vama Wovenfab issue to open on Sep 15; sets price band at Rs 324-341/ shareVama Wovenfab is set to launch its initial public offering on September 15, offering shares priced between Rs 324 and Rs 341. The company a...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Karamtara Engineering IPO Day 3: GMP at 27%; check subscription status and key detailsKaramtara Engineering IPO entered its final day of bidding on September 11, with the issue subscribed 3.61 times by the end of Day 2 and th...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
In 2025, a UK nuclear waste site began installing railway sleepers made from about 90 kilograms of recycled plastic each - their claimed lifespan was 50 to 100 yearsA UK nuclear waste site has installed composite railway sleepers made from recycled plastic. These durable sleepers offer a sustainable alt...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos may rally over 21%, according to analystsWith the US market shedding weight overnight, the probability is high that Thursday will see another day of choppy trading. The best way to...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Enviro Infra Engineers shares rise 5% on Rs 224 crore wind EPC order from Tata Power REEnviro Infra Engineers shares sharply after its step-down subsidiary Suyog Urja received a Rs 224.19 crore LOI from Tata Power Renewable En...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.04 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, Missouri added just 1% waste plastic to a two-mile road, that tiny share consumed 10 tons, equal to 750,000 soda bottlesIn 2021, Missouri transportation officials discussed a road project that tested recycled plastic in asphalt pavement. Engineers from the Un...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.50 AM 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
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 23%As oil prices move up again, how will things pan out for the Indian market? Will it be a standalone underperformer? Or is it just a phase w...
07 Sep, 2026, 03.22 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 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
In 2022, Hawaii used 195,000 plastic bottles to rebuild a road. Engineers found an alternative use for recycling plastic waste, but there's a catchHawaii's officials have embarked on an innovative experiment to blend recycled plastic into road asphalt, effectively repurposing nearly 20...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Sumax Engineering shares list at 10% premium over IPO price on NSE SME platformThe Rs 53.40 crore IPO, which opened for subscription on August 25, 2026, received an overwhelming response from investors. The issue was s...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.00 AM IST