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In 2011 Texas drove recycled plastic made from discarded bottles into a failing US 287 slope; 5 years later, settlement was minimal and costs were 50 percent to 80 percent lowerIn Texas, engineers successfully used recycled plastic pins to stabilize highway slopes affected by unstable clay soils. The experiment dem...- Coal gasification projects may save India Rs 1.5 lakh crore in forex over 5-7 years: Coal Ministry SecretaryCoal gasification projects are expected to provide significant foreign exchange savings for India by substituting imports. The Coal Ministr...
- ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Categories recognising products driving market impactThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 celebrate cutting-edge innovations that make a substantial difference in the market and ...
- In 2005, Missouri turned old roofing shingles into part of Route 61/67; six years later, MoDOT still called the St. Louis County pavement's performance favorableEvery year, countless tons of discarded asphalt shingles fill landfills across the U.S. Since 2003, Missouri’s Department of Transportation...
- Kentucky homeowner Renay Davis reused a $110 antique cast-iron fireplace cover as a kitchen backsplash, reportedly saving more than $800 compared with tileDuring a recent farm auction, Renay Davis stumbled upon an old cast-iron fireplace cover, which she artfully reimagined as a captivating ba...
- In 2026, Texas deployed 400 tons of concrete railroad ties off Port O’Connor; the material was arranged into two piles at an artificial reef siteIn April 2026, Texas took a significant step by deploying 400 tonnes of concrete railroad ties to form two artificial reef piles. This proj...
- Your Halloween pumpkin could become a climate problem. What you do on November 1 after the spooky party mattersHalloween pumpkins can produce methane when they decompose without oxygen in landfills. People need to check how they can properly remove d...
- In 2022, Miami sank 345 tons of concrete from a demolished waterfront pier instead of dumping it; the rubble became a reef rising 8 feet from the seafloorMiami-Dade County has developed an innovative approach by creating artificial reefs using demolished concrete. The materials from Bentley B...
- Paper straws are more harmful than plastic straws, South Korean study finds; check what research revealsNew research from South Korea has revealed an unexpected finding: paper straws may actually cause more environmental harm than their plasti...
- 38-year-old Argentine artist builds DIY heart-shaped house in under 1.5 years, upcycled car windshields into windowsMariana Di Pascuales constructed a heart-shaped house using reclaimed materials, primarily located in the Traslasierra Valley, Argentina. T...
- How rice husks are helping protect American homes from wildfires, rot and costly repairs as builders turn farm waste into wood siding alternativesHomeowners are considering rice husk panels as a viable alternative to conventional wood siding due to their durability. These building mat...
- In 2004, Texas sank 152 discarded concrete power poles weighing 1,457 tons in the Gulf; the unusual load became an artificial reef 130 feet underwaterIn 2004, an innovative project transformed discarded concrete utility poles into an artificial reef within the Gulf of Mexico. A total of 1...
- 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...
- In 2022, contractors began using 400,000 cubic yards of Mississippi River sand to build six islands at Minnesota’s Pigs Eye Lake; the project covers more than 40 acres and aims to protect surrounding wetlandsContractors began constructing new islands in Pigs Eye Lake in June 2022 using sand from the Mississippi River. This project aims to restor...
- In 1956, Houston postman Jeff McKissack began building with things he found on roadsides; 23 years later, those materials filled a strange 3,000-square-foot mazeJeff McKissack, a retired mail carrier, built the Orange Show in Houston over 23 years. He used various found materials to create a vibrant...
- In Iowa, soaring cancer rates emerge as a key midterms issueCancer has emerged as an unusual bipartisan campaign issue in Iowa’s midterm races as the state confronts the second-highest cancer rate in...
- Aussies are transforming 40-metre wind turbine blades into surfboard fins. Recycles nearly 90% of used blades instead ending up in landfillsIn a move for sustainability, Sydney surfer Banjo Hunt has begun turning retired wind turbine blades into surfboard fins. This innovative c...
- Meghalaya tourism crosses 75,000 livelihoods, eyes year-round growth on World Tourism DayIn celebration of World Tourism Day 2026, Meghalaya is embracing a sustainable tourism model that prioritizes community involvement. This i...
- In 1995, Bette Midler launched NYRP to restore neglected spaces in New York. 30 years later, it has planted 200,000+ trees and restored 350+ green spaces for New YorkersThirty years after Bette Midler began picking up trash in a New York park, the New York Restoration Project has developed into an organizat...
- Missouri chapter of a French waste management company turned old wind turbine blades into greener cement, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 27%On December 8, GE Renewable Energy initiated a partnership with French waste management firm Veolia to recycle old blades from onshore wind...
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