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In 1999, Missouri drove recycled-plastic pins into a failing I-70 slope; the site remained stable after four years, and the method cost 25% less than conventional repairsBack in 1999, engineers turned to an eco-friendly solution by inserting over three thousand recycled plastic pins into a hillslope along In...- In 2011 Texas drove recycled plastic made from discarded bottles into a failing US 287 slope; 5 years later, settlement was minimal and costs were 50 percent to 80 percent lowerIn Texas, engineers successfully used recycled plastic pins to stabilize highway slopes affected by unstable clay soils. The experiment dem...
- By 2014, South Carolina volunteers had reused 1,100 tons of discarded oyster shells to build 225 living reefs across 69 sites along the state’s coastIn South Carolina, volunteers are collecting discarded oyster shells and returning them to coastal waters for habitat restoration. The SCOR...
- India wants more factories, fabs and data centres. Where will the water come from?India holds about 4% of global freshwater resources, while its demand is projected to double by 2030. The industrial sectors are increasing...
- Sachin Tendulkar takes minority stake in waste management startup RecykalSachin Tendulkar has become a strategic investor in Recykal, acquiring a minority stake to support its mission. Recykal aims to enhance awa...
- India orders audit of electronic waste recyclers to catch fake complianceIndia has ordered audits of more than 2,000 waste recyclers, including 309 electronic waste processing units, amid concerns over inflated r...
- Centre bans export of Li-ion battery waste, scrap to boost domestic recycling and critical mineral recoveryIndia has imposed an immediate ban on the export of lithium-ion battery black mass to strengthen its local recycling ecosystem. This decisi...
- In 2012, Rotterdam transformed 9 discarded wind turbine blades into public seating; 8 years later, the installation gained a new life as an LGBTQI+ landmarkNine wind turbine blades destined for disposal have been repurposed as public seating at Willemsplein in Rotterdam. This initiative, known ...
- In 2018, UNICEF began turning Ivory Coast's plastic waste into LEGO-like bricks; how five tonnes of plastic can build one new classroomUNICEF said that five tonnes of recycled plastic were sufficient to construct one classroom. Each classroom covered around 68 square metres...
- Govt bans export of unsorted battery waste, scrapThe government has implemented a ban on the export of unsorted waste and scrap from certain batteries. This ban applies specifically to pri...
- From Rs 25,000 to Rs 2.5 crore: Three Pune brothers turn college kabada project into goldmine, sold 20 lakh kg scrapThree Pune brothers have transformed a college project into a Rs 2.5 crore scrap collection business. Jayesh, Ganesh and Vaibhav Pakhale st...
- 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%California has taken a progressive step by integrating millions of waste tires into its freeway construction. This innovative approach invo...
- In 2023, North Carolina sank 1,700 tons of concrete pipes and manholes at AR-305; the material added fish habitat off the coast of BeaufortIn July 2023, the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries implemented an innovative project by submerging recycled concrete pipes and m...
- 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 costsMendocino County pioneered an innovative approach by utilizing 133,000 discarded tires to produce Tire-Derived Aggregate for its road const...
- India eyes energy self-reliance as supply risks put renewable manufacturing in focusIndia must prepare for energy supply disruptions by strengthening domestic renewable energy manufacturing, Union minister Pralhad Joshi sai...
- Centre proposing parity in mineral taxation, states' rights to remain intact: Union Mines SecretaryProposed amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act are intended to create tax parity across states. This initia...
- 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...
- 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 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 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...
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