In 1858, American inventor Ezra Warner patented a can opener, replacing the hammer-and-chisel method for the US Army and grocersCanning began in 1795, sparked by a French inventor who aimed to create food preservation solutions for military purposes. By 1858, a Conne...
26 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
What to do with empty shoe boxes? Try these 4 easy and creative DIY reuse ideas to organise clothes, accessories and small itemsTransform your empty shoe boxes into creative organizers that can tidy up your home. Ideal for storing accessories, stationery, and even cl...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
What to do with empty delivery boxes? Try these 4 creative DIY reuse ideas to organise your home instead of throwing them awayInstead of discarding delivery boxes, consider their versatility. They're perfect for crafting stylish organizers for various items like st...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Poompuhar, a 2,000-year-old port city built by the Cholas was lost beneath the sea; new study finds ancient Tamils had trade links with Persian Gulf and IranPoompuhar: Underwater exploration at Poompuhar, a 2,000 year old Chola port city, has found over 200 potsherds and the first torpedo jars l...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Once-abandoned American factories were facing an uncertain future; developers repurposed their large industrial spaces into art galleries, restaurants and hotelsOnce-abandoned factories, mills and warehouses can take on new roles when cities and developers embrace adaptive reuse. These industrial st...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
What to do with old gift bags? Try these 5 creative DIY reuse ideas to organise your home, store small items and reduce wasteRepurposing gift bags is an excellent way to enhance your home organization. Small bags can tidy up drawers, making it easy to separate cha...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
In 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land; after reconsidering demolition, they turned the 7-acre site into a mixed-use developmentIn 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land, but changed plans after discovering its his...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
In 2021, Danish partners launched DecomBlades to recycle retired wind turbine blades. 5 years later, 40 tonnes of recovered glass fibre had entered new blades in TaiwanSince launching in 2021, Denmark’s DecomBlades project has turned retired wind turbine materials into resources for new turbines. Its pyrol...
20 Sep, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
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 trialRecycled glass roads Australia: Latrobe City Council in Traralgon, Victoria, trialed recycled glass in road resurfacing. Over 76,000 bottle...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
What to do with old pillow covers? Try these 5 creative DIY ideas to turn unused fabric into useful organisers, cleaning cloths and moreTransforming old pillow covers into practical home items is not only eco-friendly but also fun! Consider crafting cleaning rags or simple p...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Have old towels at home? Try these 5 simple and useful ways to reuse them instead of throwing them awayTransforming old towels into handy household items is an easy and creative DIY solution. With minimal effort, you can convert these discard...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Have empty wine bottles at home? Try these 5 easy DIY ideas to turn old bottles into beautiful home decorTransforming empty wine bottles into functional and decorative items can add charm to any home. These bottles can easily become elegant flo...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Have old curtains at home? Try these 5 easy DIY ways to reuse them and turn them into useful things around the houseOld curtains hold potential beyond their initial purpose. They can be reimagined into stylish cushion covers or eco-friendly shopping bags....
13 Sep, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Have empty glass bottles at home? Try these 6 easy DIY ideas to reuse them for beautiful home decor and everyday useEmpty glass bottles can transform into stylish and functional decor for your home. They make for charming vases and innovative planters, pr...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Have an old saree at home? Try these 3 easy DIY ways to make a beautiful sofa coverTransforming old sarees into vibrant and artistic sofa covers can elevate your living space. By pairing two complementary saris, you can ac...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
In 2023, Australia's Sydney put 120,000 glass jars and 200 tonnes of old asphalt on Clarence Street. 1 year later, its program recycled 670,000 glass jars into asphalt across the citySydney is using recycled materials in road renewal, giving glass jars and reclaimed asphalt a new purpose instead of sending them to landfi...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Don’t throw away old jeans: Try these 5 easy DIY reuse ideas to turn worn-out denim into bags, organisers, planters and home decorTransforming old jeans into functional home items is a rewarding and creative endeavor. Worn-out pockets can be converted into charming org...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.59 PM IST