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Missouri chapter of a French waste management company turned old wind turbine blades into greener cement, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 27%- In 2025, Netherlands turned retired wind-turbine blades into a 60-metre highway noise barrier; tests found it performed like a conventional concrete wall
- ET Startup Awards 2026: Varaha digging in as India’s carbon credit market takes deep root
- 1,200 km more railway tracks coming: Govt clears 8 projects worth Rs 20,000 crore to connect 6,900 villages across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & moreThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved eight railway projects costing over twenty thousand crore rupees. These projects will in...10 Sep, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
- India's new supply-chain wonder is set to shift the gears of growthThe operationalization of India’s freight corridors marks a transformative step for the nation’s logistics landscape, strategically positio...09 Sep, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- In 2022, a Washington State lab study replaced 20% of cement with recycled glass powder; 56-day strength rose 19% with steel milling, while surface resistivity improved 150% with ceramic millingWashington State University engineers are testing recycled glass powder as a cement substitute. This waste material could potentially impro...08 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- In 2020, Southwest University researchers treated rice husks with acid and burned them into ash; replacing 10% of cement with the ash increased compressive strength by 16.22% after 56 daysChinese researchers have found a way to strengthen cement using burnt rice husks. This agricultural waste, when treated and added, signific...03 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- In 2022, researchers studied sugarcane bagasse ash as a partial cement substitute; lower replacement levels showed better mechanical performance in concreteResearchers are investigating the potential of sugarcane bagasse ash as a sustainable alternative for concrete production. Rich in silica, ...03 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- UAE has turned desert sand into construction bricks using a new eco-friendly method developed by scientists that doesn't need additional heat to harden and could reduce cement importsResearchers in the UAE have developed construction bricks using abundant desert sand and alkali-activated binders instead of conventional P...28 Aug, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- In an Australian study, waste glass replaced up to 60% of river sand in concrete; the recycled mix gained strength and resisted chloride penetrationEngineers in Australia have found that substituting sand with waste glass in concrete mixes can be beneficial. By using up to sixty percent...28 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- ET World Leaders Forum: Corporate India bullish on country's growth story, says Kumar Mangalam BirlaAditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said India Inc’s confidence in the country’s growth prospects remains strong, with compani...24 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mountEuropean businesses face significant losses from extreme heatwaves. Traditional insurance often fails to cover these indirect operational d...16 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
- In 2016, a Pacific island disappeared beneath the sea; now a breathtaking sculpture marks exact spot and is slowly transformingA new sculpture commemorates Kale Island, which disappeared beneath rising seas a decade ago in the Solomon Islands. Created by British mar...31 Jul, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: “What is the point of being on this Earth if you are going to be like everyone else?” - A life lesson from The TerminatorQuote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: Discover the meaning behind Arnold Schwarzenegger's famous quote, learn about his remarkable jou...30 Jul, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- General Motors lifts 2026 outlook despite hit from electric retreatGeneral Motors raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday after reporting solid quarterly results on strong vehicle pricing that offse...21 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...25 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Navrattan Group plans to launch green cement in Indianlike conventional cement manufacturing processes, which are energy-intensive and release large amounts of carbon dioxide, green cement uti...08 Apr, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
- Environmental impact of cement project unfounded: LafargeFacing protests from locals against its proposed Rs 1,000-crore mega cement plant at Nongkhlei in Meghalaya, Lafarge on Tuesday said the fe...09 Nov, 2010, 02.00 PM IST
- India scraps approval for Lafarge cement projectThe National Environment Appellate Authority on Monday ruled against the proposed plant in the state of Himachal Pradesh.14 Sep, 2010, 01.29 PM IST
- Polluting cement industry's environment friendly waysACC Ltd, among India’s foremost cement manufacturers, has been conferred the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Eco-Innovation this year ...05 Jun, 2008, 02.38 PM IST
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