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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...- 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...
- Nearly 300 tonnes of unwanted glass were headed for the landfill. Idaho used them to build a highway instead and solved a local landfill crisisEngineers have ingeniously repurposed discarded glass as a foundation material for highways, utilizing around 300 tonnes of crushed glass c...
- India is world’s best location to set up data centres, $200 billion opportunity: Piyush GoyalIndia is identified as the world's premier location for establishing data centers. This sector presents a significant economic opportunity,...
- In a 2015 Deakin University study, crushed waste glass replaced 30% of concrete sand; after 28 days, the recycled mix was 6% stronger than conventional concreteAustralian researchers found that crushed glass strengthens concrete mixtures effectively. Replacing sand with up to thirty percent recycle...
- In 2022, RMIT tested shredded masks, rubber gloves and isolation gowns in concrete; gloves raised strength by up to 22% and masks by up to 17%RMIT University researchers discovered shredded personal protective equipment strengthens concrete. Rubber gloves increased concrete streng...
- I squared-Veolia consortium leads race to acquire KKR backed Re SustainabilityPE firm initiates parallel talks with local strategics after low $1.1 bn offer on table falls below expectations. KKR expected $1.6 billion...
- Cabinet approves GOBARdhan biogas scheme, Guwahati-Tezpur highway worth Rs 32,701 crore combinedThe Union Cabinet approved two significant projects totaling over Rs 32,000 crore. The GOBARdhan scheme aims to boost biogas production nat...
- In 2017, Virginia sank up to 20,000 tons of a demolished bridge, creating a concrete haven for fish beneath Chesapeake BayIn Virginia's Chesapeake Bay, old bridge concrete finds a new purpose as it transforms into artificial reefs, creating vibrant habitats for...
- Non-AI Nifty suddenly beating Nasdaq, South Korea & Taiwan bourses: Is the global tech trade finally reversing?India's Nifty is surprisingly outperforming global tech giants like Nasdaq, South Korea, and Taiwan, marking a potential reversal in the AI...
- India Inc's green transition triggers hiring surgeAs organisations step up their sustainability efforts, demand is also growing for senior leadership talent, including business heads for re...
- Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
- Farm to roads, a circular routeIndian innovators have made a remarkable stride with a new technology that repurposes crop stubble into a valuable resource for road buildi...
- India's circular economy could generate USD 2 trillion market: Union Minister Bhupender YadavUnion Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted that India's circular economy could create a market value of over USD 2 trillion and 10 million ...
- Karnataka is working on India's first-ever circular economy policy: Priyank KhargeKarnataka is developing India's first circular economy policy, mandating 20% sustainable construction materials. Minister Priyank Kharge an...
- Welspun Enterprises gets Rs 1,989 cr design and build contract in MumbaiWelspun Enterprises secures a Rs 1,989 crore contract from BMC for designing and building a tertiary treated water conveyance tunnel using ...
- How sustainability will shape India's construction industryAs awareness grows about the environmental impact of construction activities, Indian builders and developers are embracing sustainable prac...
- India needs to grow at 10% for 30 years to meet population's demands"We are giving a big push to electric vehicles in a bid to conserve exhaustible natural resources and bring about resource efficiency," Ami...
- India can add value to growth by adopting circular economy: UN watchdogThe report says businesses in India can save on material cost and increase their profits by adopting circular economy approaches.
- Credai against linking of home loans to construction stagesCriticising the RBI's decision to link disbursal of home loans to stages of construction, real estate apex body Credai said the move will h...
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