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Wind-turbine blades were too difficult to recycle, so engineers gave them a second job; in Northern Ireland, retired blades now form a pedestrian bridgeWind-turbine blades can be difficult and costly to recycle. Instead of sending retired blades to waste, engineers in Northern Ireland found...- In 2012, Bellingham used porcelain from 400 recycled toilets to build a roadway, diverting about 5 tons of waste from landfill. It earned the world's first official "Greenroads" certificationCities across the US are embracing creative solutions for eco-friendly infrastructure. In Bellingham, Washington, a unique project utilized...
- Quote of the Day by Plato: 'The direction in which education starts a man will...' - How early learning shapes the path of success for the rest of your lifeThe choices made in early life play a crucial role in dictating one's future. A well-structured educational foundation during formative yea...
- PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima on BRICS sidelinesPrime Minister Narendra Modi met Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima during the BRICS Summit. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar als...
- Jindal Steel builds world’s longest steel slag road, enters Guinness World RecordsJindal Steel achieved a Guinness World Records title for constructing the world's longest road. This 1.85-km four-lane road was built exclu...
- This 40-foot US highway structure was built using retired wind turbine blades. Now it survives over 100-mph windsRetired wind turbine blades are being creatively transformed into durable highway sign structures. This project showcases the potential of ...
- In 2024, engineers turned 140,000 coffees’ worth of used grounds into concrete; the 30-cubic-metre footpath saved more than 3 tons of sandCoffee concrete: Spent coffee grounds were transformed into biochar for a Pakenham footpath project. This innovation replaced river sand, d...
- India, UAE discuss new possibilities in strategic energy infrastructure on sidelines of BRICS 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They discussed advancing their strategic p...
- In 2018, Susan Sarandon bought 45 acres in Vermont for an off-grid solar-and-geothermal home; 5 years later, engineers and staff flagged 47 alleged construction problemsActress Susan Sarandon's dream of an off-grid Vermont estate encountered significant construction problems and a lawsuit. Her company filed...
- BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi emphasises on global welfare, positive dialogue ahead of key gatheringPrime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized global well-being and positive dialogue for the upcoming BRICS Summit. Leaders from Russia, China, ...
- In 2008, 50 Cent helped revive 1 neglected Queens garden with rainwater harvesting. 18 years later, it remains the Curtis Jackson Community Garden and public green spaceThe Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Community Garden in Queens underwent a major transformation beginning in 2007, when the former Baisley Park Co...
- Quote of the day by Tim Cook, 'You want to be the pebble in the pond that creates the ripple for change' offers powerful lessons about creating change, why small actions, bold ideas and innovation can spark a ripple effect that transforms lives, inspires leadership and drives positive transformation, motivational advice on success, purpose, courage, making a lasting impactQuote of the day by Tim Cook teaches us to stop underestimating individual influence. Nobody needs to control an entire organization, inven...
- In the year to September 2023, one Australian city used 6,790 litres of waste engine oil to build roads; it became a coating for stone used in road sealsIn the year leading up to September 2023, the City of Greater Geelong transformed thousands of litres of used motor oil into durable public...
- Russian aircrafts land in Noida Airport ahead of Putin’s BRICS visitThree Russian transport aircraft landed at Noida International Airport recently. Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the upcoming ...
- India ramps up Nepal flood relief with 8th aid flight, specialised tunnel team and forensic expertsIndia has intensified its humanitarian assistance to Nepal in the wake of devastating flash floods, delivering over 130 tons of relief mate...
- 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...
- 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...
- Realty firms must adopt scientific temperament, build sustainable housing projects: MoHUA SecyA housing ministry spokesperson has encouraged real estate companies to implement sustainable development practices, including the incorpor...
- 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...
- In 2023, researchers crushed discarded coconut shells into aggregate substitutes, replacing 10% of coarse aggregate produced 34.8 N/mm² concrete strengthCoconut shells offer a sustainable alternative to gravel in concrete construction. Studies show replacing ten percent of coarse aggregate w...
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