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In 2026, Utah began recycling 35 miles of US 50 in place instead of hauling away the old road; the method reuses 90% of the material and is expected to save $5 millionIn Utah, a groundbreaking road restoration initiative is underway on US Route 50, employing cold in-place recycling. This innovative method...- In 2021, Pennsylvania mixed plastic equal to about 150,000 shopping bags into 1.5 miles of road at Ridley Creek; later checks found it performing like normal asphaltIn Pennsylvania, innovative engineers have embarked on a groundbreaking project, integrating recycled plastic from single-use shopping bags...
- Indians refuse to cash in on gold in their lockers hoping for a better priceIndia’s gold demand is expected to fall to a six-year low of around 650 tonnes in 2026 as record prices, rising living costs and a weak mon...
- India wants more factories, fabs and data centres. Where will the water come from?India's ambition to become a developed nation by 2047 is constrained by growing water resource challenges. Industries across sectors, inclu...
- Dhanteras 2026 Shopping Guide by Zodiac Sign: What Each Rashi Should Buy for ProsperityDhanteras 2026 falls on Friday, November 6. Gold and silver are popular purchases on this auspicious day, but traditional astrology also of...
- Gen Z rewrites festive gifting with AI-assisted picks, artisanal hampers and self-giftingGen Zers are embracing self-gifting while shopping for family and friends. Personalised gifts reflecting interests and lifestyles are becom...
- In Hong Kong, engineers turned waste glass into concrete blocks; 15 years later, field checks found no cracking from the reaction that can damage glass concreteFor over 15 years, engineers in Hong Kong have pioneered the use of recycled glass in concrete pavers, meticulously studying their performa...
- 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...
- In the late 1970s, a Wyoming section of I-80 used 85% recycled pavement; an FHWA review reported that it lasted 12 years before rehabilitationAsphalt recycling has been an effective method for over half a century, playing a vital role in maintaining our roads. However, a recent in...
- In Burgundy, France, 17,000 tonnes of discarded foundry sand went beneath RN 80; two years later, tests found good road strength and no environmental impactIn Burgundy, France, engineers have made strides in sustainable construction by incorporating about 17,000 tons of foundry sand waste into ...
- In 2012, a Philippine coastal project began turning discarded fishing nets into carpet tiles; six years later, UNEP reported 61 tonnes collected and 41 tonnes recycledOld fishing nets pose a significant environmental threat as they contribute to ocean plastic pollution and ghost fishing. The Net-Works pro...
- New Jersey planted more than 26,000 bushels of recycled oyster and clam shells across 8 acres; the total was double the amount initially plannedNew Jersey has launched a remarkable shell recycling initiative aimed at revitalizing oyster reefs in the Mullica River estuary. This commu...
- Don’t ship air: Why metal swarf Is crushed and briquettedMetal swarf is often viewed as mere waste, yet it holds potential for efficient recycling into briquettes for steel production. Based in Or...
- Bengaluru techie wants to start side business with Rs 3-5 lakh capital. Garbage recycling or courier franchises, tea, pani puri, momos stalls?An engineer recently revealed how he was torn between enthusiasm to open a business and pragmatism, as he did not have enough capital. Taki...
- Sarawak uses nearly 400 kg of plastic waste to build its first green asphalt roadSarawak has built a 100-metre green asphalt road at the CENTEXS Lawas campus using nearly 400 kg of plastic waste collected across Malaysia...
- ‘Massive protests would erupt’: NRI says South Korea’s strict waste rules like dumping only washed food boxes and no onion peels in bins are unthinkable in IndiaAn Indian content creator living in South Korea has highlighted the country's strict waste disposal rules, including washing plastic food c...
- 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 1997, an Illinois man decided to clean up the river himself; nearly three decades later, his organisation has removed 14 million pounds of rubbishChad Pregracke had grown up around the Mississippi River. He knew its waters well and had spent years watching rubbish pile up along its ba...
- Meet Ryan Hickman, who visited a recycling centre with his father at age 3 in 2012, a decade later he had recycled over 1.7 million bottles and cansRyan founded Ryan's Recycling Company to collect recyclable materials from households and other sources. His family helped with the work, i...
- In 2019, a South African town opened Africa's first plastic road, the 300-metre stretch contains 700 kg of recycled plasticThe road was constructed using a special process in which waste plastic was converted into pellets before being added to the asphalt mixtur...
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