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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%- 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 costs
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- In 2024, Arizona put 100% recycled glass beneath a 23-mile interstate expansion; the unusual material helped protect 19 sets of existing highway culvertsWhen Arizona widened Interstate 17, engineers faced a problem that drivers would never notice. Beneath the planned expansion were 19 sets o...18 Sep, 2026, 07.30 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
- In the 1990s, a highway project in Oregon triggered a landslide. Engineers removed soil and buried 580,000 shredded tires to fix itOregon's engineering team has pioneered a remarkable solution by integrating nearly 580,000 shredded tires into highway repairs. This cleve...16 Sep, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- Maine buried 20,000 old tires beneath a road and they helped against frost damage. Now engineers are exploring them for walls, highways and moreIn an innovative engineering experiment, shredded tires were utilized in road construction, effectively tackling both durability and tire w...09 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- In 2024, Arizona engineers used 100% recycled glass to widen 23 miles of Interstate 17 at 19 sites, protecting concrete culverts built for a narrower highwayInstead of adding heavy soil and stone above aging concrete drainage structures, engineers used ultra-lightweight foam glass made from recy...09 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- Pennsylvania used 5,570 tons of shredded tires in the Tarrtown Bridge approaches; project estimated to save about $514,000Discarded tires are being creatively transformed into lightweight aggregate for use in road construction. This innovative method not only a...08 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 1999, NYSDOT used about 2,500 metric tons of shredded tires in a Route 17 embankment; the 200-metre section was built as part of a Broome County road reconstruction projectEngineers in New York have pioneered an innovative solution by using shredded tires as fill for highway embankments. This dual-purpose init...05 Sep, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 yearsIn 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. Th...04 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
- In 2000, California packed 6,627 tons of shredded tires beneath Dixon Landing Road; the lightweight fill saved an estimated $477,000In Milpitas, California, an innovative on-ramp has been constructed using shredded tires as a lightweight fill material. This eco-friendly ...02 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- In Maine, engineers turn about 1 million scrap tires a year into lightweight highway fill; the shredded rubber stabilizes embankments built on weak marine clayInnovatively transforming shredded tyres into construction materials for highway embankments, Maine tackled substantial waste tyre pileup w...31 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- How a student turned waste glass into an ‘oyster home’ and won Rs 1.2 lakh awardA Florida high school student, Delaney Peterson, has explored an unusual way to support oyster reef restoration, by turning discarded glass...30 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
- Why just one scrap of microplastic can cause high cholesterol and kidney damage in young seabirdsTiny microplastics infiltrate even the most isolated ecosystems around the globe, posing serious threats to wildlife health. These minuscul...30 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
- Best AC Comforters: Year-round comfort and warmthExplore the curated list of the best AC comforters designed for year-round comfort and warmth. These best AC comforters feature breathable ...21 May, 2024, 11.47 PM IST
- The Best 10 Neck Pillows for Less Than 500: Affordable ComfortThe article reviews the top 10 neck pillows, highlighting their features, benefits, and suitability for various needs. It provides a compre...20 May, 2024, 11.02 PM IST
- 10 Best-Selling Quilts in India: Wrap yourself in Comfort and Luxury (2024)Indulge in the ultimate comfort and luxury with this curated selection of the best quilts in India. Our comprehensive guide unveils a range...24 Jan, 2024, 08.46 PM IST
- Top 6 neck pillows for travel under 900Neck pillows can be used to support the head, neck and shoulders while sleeping, to reduce neck pain and stiffness, and to promote proper a...27 Dec, 2022, 04.45 PM IST
- Indian-origin scientists develop new super-thin material for improved cameras and computersThe new super-thin lightweight material may lead to improved cellphone cameras and atomically thin transistors that could fuel computers.04 Aug, 2015, 06.20 PM IST
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