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Have empty glass bottles at home? Try these 6 easy DIY ideas to reuse them for beautiful home decor and everyday use- In the year to September 2023, one Australian city used 6,790 litres of waste engine oil to build roads; it became a coating for stone used in road seals
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- In 2021, Victoria used 2,100 tons of recycled road base to rebuild the Hume Freeway. 5 years later, its 850-metre stretch had turned waste into a longer-lasting road tooPlastic bags and glass bottles usually end up in the trash. In Australia, some became part of a highway instead. Engineers rebuilt an 850-m...09 Sep, 2026, 07.33 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
- Nearly 300 tonnes of unwanted glass were headed for the landfill. Idaho used them to build a highway instead and solved a local landfill crisisEngineers have ingeniously repurposed discarded glass as a foundation material for highways, utilizing around 300 tonnes of crushed glass c...09 Sep, 2026, 07.28 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
- What to do with empty shampoo bottles? Try these 4 creative DIY ideas to reuse them at home and turn them into useful itemsEmpty shampoo bottles can be transformed into practical household items. By cutting them, you can create innovative phone charging holders....08 Sep, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- In 2019, Victoria's Wyndham City turned 199,000 recycled bottles into a 200-metre footpath. 1 year later, the project had reached 339 metres and delivered 1,700kg in carbon savingsVictoria’s Wyndham City turned 199,000 recycled bottles into a 200-metre footpath in 2019. The project showed how plastic waste could be gi...08 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- In 2024, Michigan Tech mixed 6% treated waste glass into asphalt; dynamic stability rose 42.3%, and anti-skid performance improved 38.6% over standard mixesResearchers at Michigan Technological University have discovered an innovative way to utilize waste glass in paving roads. Their findings r...08 Sep, 2026, 01.20 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
- Glass, PET keep spirits high amid can shortageIndian beverage firms are increasingly using glass and PET bottles for packaging. This shift occurs as the West Asia conflict disrupts alum...07 Sep, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
- In 2017, UC Riverside turned waste glass bottles into lithium-battery anode material; one bottle could supply 3-5 pouch cells, while coin cells kept 1,420 mAh/g after 400 cyclesEngineers have ingeniously repurposed discarded glass bottles, converting them into battery anode material. This innovative method turns wa...06 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Mix 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch into 1 quart of warm water; Arkansas Extension says the homemade glass cleaner can help prevent streaksA DIY cleaner for your windows can be crafted using vinegar and cornstarch, ensuring a clear, gleaming finish. This budget-friendly solutio...05 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- 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 sectionsIn Abilene, Texas, an innovative project has integrated crushed glass from recycled bottles and jars into road construction. By blending gl...04 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- What to do with old gift boxes? Try these 4 creative DIY reuse ideas for stylish and practical home storageTransforming old gift boxes into practical storage solutions can elevate your home organization. Smaller boxes can easily become drawer org...03 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Bira 91 faces insolvency push as HNGIL seeks Rs 11.8 croreHindusthan National Glass has issued a default notice to Bira 91's parent company. The glass manufacturer seeks recovery of over eleven cro...30 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- What to do with old coffee mugs? Try these 4 creative DIY ideas to reuse them around your homeTransform those old coffee mugs into delightful mini planters for your favorite small plants. Not only do these charming containers make gr...29 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
- In 2020, a Brazilian mother and daughter started collecting discarded bottles; years later, 8,000 glass bottles became the walls of their seven-bedroom home that glows at sunriseA Brazilian mother and daughter collected over 8,000 discarded bottles from beaches in 2020. These bottles were then incorporated into the ...27 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
- How to reuse empty cream or oil bottles: Easy DIY crafts & hacks to turn waste into useful home itemsEmpty beauty and oil containers can be surprisingly useful around the home. With a thorough clean, many of them can be repurposed in simple...23 Aug, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
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