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ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING INDIA
- Sachin Tendulkar takes minority stake in waste management startup RecykalSachin Tendulkar has become a strategic investor in Recykal, acquiring a minority stake to support its mission. Recykal aims to enhance awa...
India orders audit of electronic waste recyclers to catch fake complianceIndia has ordered audits of more than 2,000 waste recyclers, including 309 electronic waste processing units, amid concerns over inflated r...- 22 firms chase 10 GWh battery prize under PLI schemeThe Centre's production-linked incentive scheme for advanced chemistry cell manufacturing has received bids from 22 companies. These bids a...
- Centre bans export of Li-ion battery waste, scrap to boost domestic recycling and critical mineral recoveryIndia has imposed an immediate ban on the export of lithium-ion battery black mass to strengthen its local recycling ecosystem. This decisi...
- In 2012, Rotterdam transformed 9 discarded wind turbine blades into public seating; 8 years later, the installation gained a new life as an LGBTQI+ landmarkNine wind turbine blades destined for disposal have been repurposed as public seating at Willemsplein in Rotterdam. This initiative, known ...
- In 2018, UNICEF began turning Ivory Coast's plastic waste into LEGO-like bricks; how five tonnes of plastic can build one new classroomUNICEF said that five tonnes of recycled plastic were sufficient to construct one classroom. Each classroom covered around 68 square metres...
- Govt bans export of unsorted battery waste, scrapThe government has implemented a ban on the export of unsorted waste and scrap from certain batteries. This ban applies specifically to pri...
- From Rs 25,000 to Rs 2.5 crore: Three Pune brothers turn college kabada project into goldmine, sold 20 lakh kg scrapThree Pune brothers have transformed a college project into a Rs 2.5 crore scrap collection business. Jayesh, Ganesh and Vaibhav Pakhale st...
- 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 2020, Miami sank 73 concrete sections from the SW 1st Street Bridge to create an artificial reef; the pieces now provide habitat 8 feet above the seabedIn an innovative environmental move, Miami-Dade County has submerged sections of a demolished bridge to form artificial reefs. This effort ...
- In 2023, North Carolina sank 1,700 tons of concrete pipes and manholes at AR-305; the material added fish habitat off the coast of BeaufortIn July 2023, the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries implemented an innovative project by submerging recycled concrete pipes and m...
- 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...
- Waste to wealth: Centre earns over Rs 970 crore from disposal of scrapInspired by the vision and direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and under the guidance of Union Minister of State for Personnel Jiten...
- India eyes energy self-reliance as supply risks put renewable manufacturing in focusIndia must prepare for energy supply disruptions by strengthening domestic renewable energy manufacturing, Union minister Pralhad Joshi sai...
- Centre proposing parity in mineral taxation, states' rights to remain intact: Union Mines SecretaryProposed amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act are intended to create tax parity across states. This initia...
- After Japan and Korea, now Singapore: UP's big plan to build a foreign-style city near Noida airport; check location, sectors and investment plansUttar Pradesh is planning to develop a dedicated 'Singapore City' in Sector 7 near Noida International Airport at Jewar to attract foreign ...
- In 2021, Pennsylvania mixed plastic equal to about 150,000 shopping bags into 1.5 miles of road at Ridley Creek; later checks found it performing like normal asphaltIn Pennsylvania, innovative engineers have embarked on a groundbreaking project, integrating recycled plastic from single-use shopping bags...
- SFC Environmental Technologies shares debut at nearly 8% premium to IPO priceIn a landmark event, SFC Environmental Technologies debuted on the stock exchange with a promising start, opening at a premium. The IPO gar...
- In Hong Kong, engineers turned waste glass into concrete blocks; 15 years later, field checks found no cracking from the reaction that can damage glass concreteFor over 15 years, engineers in Hong Kong have pioneered the use of recycled glass in concrete pavers, meticulously studying their performa...
- In Burgundy, France, 17,000 tonnes of discarded foundry sand went beneath RN 80; two years later, tests found good road strength and no environmental impactIn Burgundy, France, engineers have made strides in sustainable construction by incorporating about 17,000 tons of foundry sand waste into ...
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