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In 2023, Virginia Tech researchers turned plastic bags and food containers into soap-making surfactants; the products could be worth about $3,550 a ton in a lab-scale process- In 2023, Rice researchers flashed mixed waste plastic for about 4 seconds at 3,100 K; the process recovered up to 68% of its hydrogen at purities reaching 94% and produced graphene
- In 2026, Texas engineers mixed 4.5 tons of waste plastic into nearly a mile of road; the recycled material replaced 8% to 10% of petroleum-based bitumen
- Two Canadian builders turned 612,000 plastic bottles into 2,000-sq-ft home in Nova Scotia; its panels were so strong they withstood sustained winds of 326 mph, twice the strength of Category 5 hurricaneCanadian builders transformed more than 600,000 plastic bottles into a house. The recycled PET was processed into foam and used to make str...31 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
- In 2015, a California design student launched a plantable coffee cup after raising $21,077 on Kickstarter. 11 years later, the idea still hasn’t reached shelves, but compostable coatings may finally solve its biggest problemPlantable compostable coffee cup: A design student's plantable coffee cup concept from 2015 has not yet reached markets. The main obstacle ...23 Aug, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
- In 2016, Denmark opened a plant using dry separation to recycle artificial turf. 5 years later, it had processed 662 fields and recovered up to 95% of their materialsDenmark's Re-Match facility recycles artificial turf, recovering up to ninety-five percent of materials. This process separates plastic fib...21 Aug, 2026, 02.41 AM IST
- Inspectors seize thousands of Diageo whisky, vodka bottles in food safety crackdownIndian inspectors seized approximately eighteen thousand boxes of Diageo liquor bottles. These bottles allegedly lacked required markings f...11 Aug, 2026, 01.11 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
- Lohia Corp shares list at 8% premium over IPO price on NSELohia Corp debuted on the bourses with premiums of up to 8.47% over its IPO price, outperforming grey market expectations. The Rs 1,101 cro...30 Jul, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- Lohia Corp IPO allotment likely today; GMP hints at modest listing gains. Here is how to check statusThe basis of allotment for the Rs 1,101 crore Lohia Corp IPO is expected to be finalized today, July 28. Investors can check their allotmen...28 Jul, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- Lohia Corp IPO Day 3: GMP holds at 2%; Check subscription status and key detailsLohia Corp's initial public offering bidding concluded on its third and final day. The grey market premium remained muted, suggesting a lar...27 Jul, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
- Lohia Corp IPO subscribed 43% on Day 2 so far. Here’s what latest GMP trends indicateLohia Corp IPO GMP Day 2: Lohia Corp's initial public offering is experiencing decent investor interest on its second day. The Rs 1,101 cro...24 Jul, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- Lohia Corp's Rs 1,100 crore IPO opens for subscription. Check GMP, issue size & other key detailsThe IPO is entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS) comprising more than 2.59 crore equity shares, which means the proceeds will go to the existing...23 Jul, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- Lohia Corp fixes price band for Rs 1,101 crore IPO; issue opens July 23Lohia Corp has fixed the price band for its Rs 1,101.28 crore IPO at Rs 404–425 per share. The issue opens for subscription on July 23, wit...20 Jul, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
- Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...30 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- LNJ GreenPET, Japan-based Sumitomo Corp sign pact to create robust r-PET value chainLNJ GreenPET and Sumitomo Corporation partner for recycled plastic in India. The collaboration focuses on r-PET project. Both companies wil...07 Sep, 2025, 04.34 PM IST
- Bengaluru firm unveils tech to recycle plastic that can't be meltedSteer World in Bengaluru has introduced the Omega Twin-Screw Extrusion Technology, a breakthrough for recycling previously un-meltable plas...24 Apr, 2025, 05.46 PM IST
- Coca-Cola India launches ASSP with 100% rPET bottles; 66% less carbon emissions compared to non-ASSP virgin PETCompared to the conventional virgin PET packaging, in the ASSP, emissions will be reduced by 36% because of the light-weighting of the PET ...20 Jun, 2024, 03.46 PM IST
- EKI lists India's plastic project under global accreditationThe project ensures that plastic waste -- predominantly Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) waste, PET flakes and chips -- is duly sourced and...13 Sep, 2022, 04.03 PM IST
- Glass makers assure availability of bottles to pharma unitsGlass is the most environment-friendly packaging medium and impacts on humans and environment are much less compared to polyethylene tereph...19 Nov, 2014, 07.08 PM IST
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