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In 2011, Axion built a 90-foot plastic bridge over Scotland's River Tweed. 1 year later, ASME reported its six sections took just 4 days to assemble on-site in EdinburghEngineers have developed recycled structural composites from materials such as milk jugs and detergent containers. The technology, pioneere...- In 2022, Ontario's Durham Region used 400 tonnes of glass in a 3.6-km road pilot. 4 years later, it could reuse 240 tonnes of PET each year across Durham roads under its planDurham Region is testing recycled materials for road construction. Recycled glass and plastic will be used in a road rebuilding project. Th...
- Why battery recycling is crucial for protecting local ecosystems and securing a sustainable clean energy futureImproper disposal of used batteries can lead to environmental hazards due to toxic metals contained within them. Recycling these batteries ...
- 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 processScientists at Virginia Tech have pioneered an innovative method to convert plastic waste into valuable soap compounds. By breaking down eve...
- Accelerating Plastics Circularity: Turning Ambition into Scalable Action | Industry RoundtableIndustry experts convened to emphasize the need for advancing plastics circularity throughout India and the Asia Pacific region. They ident...
- In 1991, Curitiba began exchanging recyclables for bus tokens and food. 35 years later, the city recycles 70% of its waste while creating jobs and supporting familiesIn Curitiba, Brazil, residents can exchange recyclable waste for fresh food. Other cities have found different uses for what people throw a...
- ET Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Social EnterpriseWith this category, we intend to recognise the startup that best embodies the ‘double bottomline’ model, one that combines profits with the...
- Nitin Gadkari calls for stronger BRICS ties for sustainable and future-ready transport systemsUnion Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Sunday called for deeper cooperation among BRICS nations to build transpo...
- Industry leaders call for more FTAs, sustainability push to make India a global manufacturing hubIndustry leaders on Wednesday called for expanding India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to secure preferential treatment in international m...
- Circularity is the future of packaging: Avery Dennison’s Saurabh AgarwalAvery Dennison, a US-based materials science and packaging firm, is focused on revolutionising India’s packaging industry through the integ...
- In South Korea, nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisisNegotiators from around the globe convened in Busan, South Korea, to forge a treaty tackling the escalating plastic pollution crisis. Sharp...
- Clean-tech startup ReCircle raises bridge round led by Venture Catalysts and Mumbai AngelsThe funding will enable ReCircle to provide high-quality recycled and traceable plastics to companies using the material for packaging.
- Shift towards sustainable packaging is helping companies minimise environmental impact, improve operational efficiencyThere is a growing consumer demand that presents a mine of opportunities for businesses to reevaluate business strategies in terms of eco-f...
- The Kabadiwala raises $ 2 million to accelerate circular economy in IndiaThe Kabadiwala was founded in 2014 by Anurag Asati and Kavindra Raghuwanshi. Challenging the status quo, they offered free doorstep scrap c...
- 'A crazy dream come true': Arc de Triomphe wrapped in recyclable plastic unvelied'L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped' was brought to life by Christo's nephew, Vladimir Yavatchev, at a cost of about $16.54 million.
- City company ties-up with Canadian startup for mobile platform for recycling plasticReality, however, is that 32% of all plastic packaging escapes the collection systems and a mere 5% of companies in India source recycled p...
- ET View: Tackling the problem of plastic on World Environment DayOf the 9 billion tonnes of plastic produced in the world since its debut in 19590, nearly 7 billion tonnes have been discarded.
- Destination alert! A look at some amazing pre-wedding photography themesAn iconic location plays the perfect backdrop for pre-wedding photography. It also extends a 'fun zone' to the couple.
- Paper industry needs to reformulate itself: Nirmala SitharamanSitharaman today asked paper manufacturers to make use of degraded land to plant trees that can be availed as raw material by the industry.
- Well-directed moveIndia’s close to $9-billion petrochemicals industry has been given a directional advice by the government in the form of a policy approved ...
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