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In 2018, Delaware dug about 1 million tons of rock from a shipping channel and put it underwater instead of discarding it; The new reefs became rich blue-mussel habitat- In 2004, Florida researchers attached 36 recycled oyster shells to each reef mat; restored Mosquito Lagoon reefs later reached about 1,000 live oysters per m²
- In 1987, Kentucky put 40% power-plant bottom ash into 1 mile of State Route 3; later testing found excellent performance and strong skid resistance on the road
- UltraTech commissions Rs 2,650 crore cement plant in Andhra Pradesh in 14 monthsThe integrated cement plant, located in Petnikota village in Kolimigundla mandal in the Rayalaseema region, has a clinkerisation capacity o...19 Oct, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
- In 1995, New York turned discarded milk jugs and detergent bottles into a pier deck; 2 years later, the recycled plastic had held its key engineering propertiesThe 1990s marked the beginning of an intriguing investigation into recycled plastic lumber as a robust replacement for timber. Crafted chie...19 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Can old wind turbine blades become power poles? Researchers found one major problemResearchers tested a 5.5-meter section of a retired wind turbine blade as a prototype power pole, exploring a potential new use for composi...16 Oct, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
- In 1986, Illinois rebuilt 4.14 miles of I-57 using recycled concrete; 20 years later, load transfer efficiency across transverse cracks still averaged over 90%In the 1980s, the Illinois Department of Transportation pioneered a project that involved recycling roadway concrete into new pavement. Aft...14 Oct, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Sarawak uses nearly 400 kg of plastic waste to build its first green asphalt roadSarawak has built a 100-metre green asphalt road at the CENTEXS Lawas campus using nearly 400 kg of plastic waste collected across Malaysia...14 Oct, 2026, 01.39 AM IST
- Jamestown bought Atlanta’s former Sears building for $27 million. Here’s how it became Ponce City MarketJamestown bought Atlanta’s former Sears building for $27 million in 2011 and transformed the 2.1-million-square-foot property into Ponce Ci...12 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Engineers turn retired wind turbine blades into highway signs, cutting material costs by 73%Engineers at the University of Houston have repurposed retired wind turbine blades to build a highway sign structure, creating a potential ...10 Oct, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
- In 2019, a South African town opened Africa's first plastic road, the 300-metre stretch contains 700 kg of recycled plasticThe road was constructed using a special process in which waste plastic was converted into pellets before being added to the asphalt mixtur...09 Oct, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe mayhem in the market is likely to continue, at least for the short-term. Nothing has changed in terms of the known headwinds: The US-Ir...08 Oct, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
- Ireland turns retired wind turbine blades into bridges and furniture. How Kilrush is giving renewable energy waste a second lifeIn Kilrush, County Clare, retired wind turbine blades are transformed into public infrastructure such as a pedestrian bridge. This project,...08 Oct, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- How Netherlands built the 'World’s First PlasticRoad Cycle Path' using recycled plastic equivalent to 218,000 cupsThe Netherlands opened the world’s first PlasticRoad cycle path in Zwolle in 2018. The 30-metre stretch used recycled plastic equivalent to...08 Oct, 2026, 03.13 AM IST
- Looking beyond 2026: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 22%After a long run of red days, the screen finally turned green on Tuesday. And for once it is not just the big names, the broader market joi...06 Oct, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
- No cement, 450 homes, Rs 7 lakh each: How Gujarat couple turned factory waste into bricks, cutting construction time to just 30 daysIn a groundbreaking innovation, Gujarat couple Vedant and Aditi Gandi have pioneered a pioneering technique to fabricate bricks utilizing i...05 Oct, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- North Carolina removed 4 to 7 tons of abandoned crab pots from coastal waters; fishermen recycled the metal into 700 feet of new oyster-reef structureAbandoned fishing traps contribute significantly to the deaths of marine life, notably in Chesapeake Bay. A North Carolina initiative creat...30 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Kerala turns plastic waste into roads: How 4,447 tonnes of discarded plastic were reused to build nearly 7,249 km of roads across the stateKerala turns plastic waste into roads: Kerala has converted 4,447.93 metric tonnes of discarded plastic into shredded material used for roa...23 Sep, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- In 2026, researchers modelled recycling centres for Australia’s future wind blade waste. Years later, circular solutions are being explored across the global wind industryIn 2026, researchers modelled recycling centres for Australia’s future wind blade waste. Years later, circular solutions are being explored...20 Sep, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
- In 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surfaceIn 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surface. ...19 Sep, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
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