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New Orleans is turning discarded bottles into coastal sand. Crushed glass is now helping rebuild shrinking wetlands- In 2023, an Australian city put 76,000 recycled bottles into its roads; 25 tonnes of crushed glass replaced virgin sand in a major resurfacing trial
- In 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles went into a job that cost no more than a standard build
- 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...10 Sep, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
- 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...09 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- In 1990, New York City began recycling waste glass into street pavement. 5 years later, the city had reused 250,000 tons of glass in resurfacing projects across the cityNew York City pioneered waste glass use in road construction between 1990 and 1995. Research examined crushed glass as an asphalt aggregate...08 Sep, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- 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...28 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- 2 New Orleans students crushed millions of discarded bottles into recycled glass sand to fight coastal erosion; the result transformed Louisiana's sinking marshes by anchoring new grass and helping rebuild one of America's most vulnerable coastlinesTwo New Orleans students saw a problem hiding in plain sight: discarded glass had little practical recycling value in their city, while Lou...12 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
- 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...17 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- Travel planning 101: 52 places you must visit in 2024Planning your next holiday? Consider adding these destinations to your itinerary for the perfect vacation.11 Jan, 2024, 10.25 PM IST
- On world coconut day, go a little nutty with these refreshing cocktailsDreaming of piña coladas by the beach.02 Sep, 2021, 01.28 PM IST
- Indian teenager named by UN to 2020 Class of Young Leaders for Sustainable Development GoalsUdit Singhal, an 18-year-old boy from India has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable De...18 Sep, 2020, 12.27 PM IST
- Types of concrete: Which type of concrete would be most suitable for your building or construction activity?Concrete is manufactured using natural ingredients. Hence, it is environmentally friendly and recyclable.24 Jun, 2019, 11.46 AM IST
- Get ready for World Cocktail Day with these fun, simple recipesYou could also begin the party early and celebrate with these delicious cocktails tonight.12 May, 2018, 05.43 PM IST
- Sri Lanka’s extraordinary offerings can be a tourist’s delightA new political dispensation is in place, tourism is booming and there’s optimism in the air about Sri Lanka’s future. For a visitor, this ...04 Dec, 2016, 12.56 AM IST
- Delhi Metro to recycle waste, earn from itDMRC is expected to earn Rs 37 lakh per quarter for providing the land and the waste.26 Oct, 2015, 11.46 AM IST
- The Aravalli policy lesson: Aravalli's real problem may not be miners but a real estate boomSupreme Court will soon consider whether mining in the ecologically sensitive Aravalli region can restart. But Aravalli's real problem may ...22 Jan, 2012, 02.23 AM IST
- Mauritius: Forests, sand beaches & cultural integration fascinate touristsMauritius is too magnetic to resist! No wonder millions come to admire its mountains forged from volcanic eruptions, subtropical forests, r...26 May, 2011, 07.52 AM IST
- The spanish serenade: ValenciaValencia appeals instantly to the first timer, its hand-pounded charm wafts through like a fresh pan of steaming paella, the bubbling, simm...06 Mar, 2008, 12.51 AM IST
- A jewel tres jolie!Mauritius is a fascinating mix of warm Creole culture, French style, Indian Ocean charm, African joie de vivre and more than a dash of desi...28 Dec, 2006, 12.00 AM IST
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