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GLASS RECYCLING BENEFITS
In 1997, Abilene collected 240 tons of waste glass for Antilley Road; Dyess Air Force Base crushed the glass at $9 a ton for two 750-foot test sections- 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 concrete
- USA faces millions of tons of retired wind turbine blades; engineers from Houston found an unexpected second use for them.
- That old phone in your drawer could be hiding gold: Study reveals a tonne of e-waste can contain 100 times more gold than gold ore; every handset contains tiny traces of gold, silver & copper, and millions of devices could create urban mineOld mobile phones contain valuable metals such as gold, silver and copper, with some metals found at higher concentrations in e-waste than ...12 Aug, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
- Can you reuse plastic water bottles? Know the risks of reusing themRefilling single-use plastic bottles with clean, undamaged water is generally safe. However, any scratches or grooves inside the bottle can...10 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- Psychology says people who save shopping bags inside shopping bags aren't cheap, they may simply see value that others overlookPsychology suggests that people who keep shopping bags stored inside other shopping bags are not necessarily being cheap. More often, the h...01 Jul, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
- Energy, exports and efficiency: HNGIL’s roadmap to global competitivenessAs input volatility and recycling mandates rise, India’s largest glassmaker bets on efficiency-led investments and selective global markets.21 Jan, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
- GST leaks need plugging as fake invoices surge and exporters face liquidity strainIndia's Goods and Services Tax system shows strong growth but struggles with fake invoice fraud, especially in the scrap sector. This pract...10 Dec, 2025, 11.31 PM IST
- Aluminium beast? iPhone 17 Pro chassis leak hints at stronger, sleeker buildRumors surrounding the iPhone 17 Pro suggest Apple may abandon titanium to an aluminum frame, bringing a lighter build, cooler running desi...18 Aug, 2025, 05.58 PM IST
- Clean-tech startup ReCircle raises bridge round led by Venture Catalysts and Mumbai AngelsThe funding will enable ReCircle to provide high-quality recycled and traceable plastics to companies using the material for packaging.06 Sep, 2024, 11.02 AM IST
- To solve the plastics crisis, we need to calm down about plasticsEfficiency gains, lifestyle changes and tough regulations are needed to address plastic waste.27 Feb, 2024, 10.13 AM IST
- World Environment Day: Diageo India CEO on the roadmap to creating a more sustainable and inclusive societyThe 10-year environment, social, and governance (ESG) plan for the international alcoholic beverage company, Society 2030: Spirit of Progre...07 Jun, 2023, 11.41 AM IST
- How to make bathroom more environment friendly? Here are five tipsThe green bathroom of today focuses on the economical use of precious resources and the well-being of people. Finding an environmentally-fr...05 Jun, 2022, 12.35 PM IST
- To trash or not to trash: Futility of the recycling symbol and plastic conundrumThe unhelpful symbol is just one aspect of a recycling system that is far too confusing to be broadly effective.23 Apr, 2022, 02.45 PM IST
- Anveshan reiterates its commitment towards sustainabilityAnveshan is looking forward to launching refill pouches in the future and encourage customers to go for those instead of a new bottle every...05 Jun, 2021, 12.56 PM IST
- India Inc readies for a life without plasticIn sync with govt’s movement, companies have started taking measures to scale down use of single-use plastics for office-use products, cafe...16 Sep, 2019, 06.52 AM IST
- ArcelorMittal glass & steel headquarters at Luxembourg to consume 6,000 T of steelWith USD 80 billion annual turnover and 93 million tonne (MT) of output, the steel giant is set to start the construction of the new green ...10 Jun, 2018, 11.53 AM IST
- Jason Anthony Furtado: 'Love in Action' is this good doctor's mantraFurtado also trains volunteers to spend time with Parkinson's, stroke and amputation patients who lead isolated lives. He calls this Love i...27 Jul, 2015, 10.15 AM IST
- IIM-Ahmedabad students work out tetra pak collection modelA team of students from IIM-A has proposed a waste collection model that brings monetary benefits to every constituent in the chain.28 Dec, 2011, 01.21 PM IST
- Can Green buildings save India from going grey?A layman is very likely to show little interest in a speech or a discussion on green buildings. But, when the same person learns that there...05 Jun, 2008, 04.06 PM IST
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