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In 2003 and 2006, California used 224,700 waste tires behind two freeway walls; the lighter fill reduced pressure on the structures by about 30%California has taken a progressive step by integrating millions of waste tires into its freeway construction. This innovative approach invo...
In 2007, California rebuilt 160 feet of sliding Marina Drive with 133,000 discarded tires; the lighter repair saved Mendocino County about $740,000 in costsMendocino County pioneered an innovative approach by utilizing 133,000 discarded tires to produce Tire-Derived Aggregate for its road const...
In 2004, San Jose used 1,000 tons of shredded waste tires beneath 2,000 feet of light-rail track; the unusual layer reportedly reduced vibration and saved over $1 millionThe use of shredded tires as a base for light rail tracks offers a cost-effective solution for reducing noise. Many transit authorities hav...
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsHere’s one thing that is worth clarifying, because it is in the headlines. Large global technology companies have been announcing heavy spe...
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analystsWhat is needed in the markets these days is realism. Not fear or gloom, but a clear-eyed acceptance of where things actually stand. Realism...
- In the 1990s, a highway project in Oregon triggered a landslide. Engineers removed soil and buried 580,000 shredded tires to fix it
Oregon's engineering team has pioneered a remarkable solution by integrating nearly 580,000 shredded tires into highway repairs. This cleve...
Pennsylvania used 5,570 tons of shredded tires in the Tarrtown Bridge approaches; project estimated to save about $514,000Discarded tires are being creatively transformed into lightweight aggregate for use in road construction. This innovative method not only a...
In 2000, California packed 6,627 tons of shredded tires beneath Dixon Landing Road; the lightweight fill saved an estimated $477,000In Milpitas, California, an innovative on-ramp has been constructed using shredded tires as a lightweight fill material. This eco-friendly ...
32,600 used tires did not go to a landfill. Instead, Michigan turned them into a 1.15-mile road in Clare County that can also reduce traffic noise. The next target is Detroit roadsMichigan is turning discarded tires into road-building material, with 32,600 passenger tire equivalents reused on a 1.15-mile stretch of Ha...
In Maine, engineers turn about 1 million scrap tires a year into lightweight highway fill; the shredded rubber stabilizes embankments built on weak marine clayInnovatively transforming shredded tyres into construction materials for highway embankments, Maine tackled substantial waste tyre pileup w...
These large- mid- and small-cap stocks have an upside potential of up to 31% in 1 year, according to analystsAs nothing can be ruled out on the street, be prepared for anything. Now, what is the probability that the bears will be chased away from t...
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsHere’s one thing to remember in the market: When there is a strong correction that is led by a change in the fundamentals of a sector, it i...
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 30%2025 has not been an easy year for the bulls. When we say bulls, we include retail investors. That’s because all retail investors are, by n...
Wealth creation has another name: Ignore noise & Trump. Just hold on to good businesses; 22 stocks from different sectors that fit the billWith the additional 25% tariff all but a reality, here's a question: What will President Trump say or do next? Can anyone predict that? The...
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 30% return in 1 year, according to analystsWith concerns about the US economy and debt levels being raised yet again, emerging markets, including India, have seen corrections again. ...
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 27% return in 1 year, according to analystsIf you look at the overall performance of the market over the past few months, it is undeniable that there have been phases where large-cap...
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 25%There is a difference between a large-cap stock and a large runway for business. Just to put in context: When you buy Larsen & Toubro (LT),...
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 45%More than the Nifty and Sensex taking a beating, what is worrying is that market breadth across different segments is negative. The risk of...
Bipolar disorder management: Choosing the right treatment with evidence and real-life impactManaging bipolar disorder can be challenging due to the variety of treatment options and conflicting guidelines. While medication is the ma...
Banking system should be more sensitive on risk management: S S Mundra, RBIConsolidation should give a geographical spread to the merged entity or it should give them a better product range, or it should give them ...