Could old tires become roof shingles? How recycled rubber is being turned into roofing materialsA used tire can become the unexpected material for a creative DIY project. Through a partnership with Discount Tire, a small birdhouse was ...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Stock Radar: Dr Lal PathLabs stock hits fresh record high in September; will the rally continue in October 2026?Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd has recently experienced a rally but could not maintain its peak price levels. Experts suggest that the stock may targe...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Capital limited but confidence in rules of trade, fiscal path of large economies: DEA secretaryEconomic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said trade shaped by security and geopolitical considerations could deepen global imbalances, ra...
04 Oct, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
‘Every time I turn, I slip’: Techie’s hostel mattress story hilariously captures Indian's obsession with plastic coversParimal’s hilarious hostel memory about falling off a plastic-covered mattress three times has struck a nostalgic chord online. He recalled...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
In 1990, Switzerland crushed an old A13 road and reused 66% to 100% of it in new concrete; 20 years later, every recycled test mix was still rated good or very goodNew research highlights the impressive durability of Swiss highways built with recycled concrete over several decades. The A13 motorway too...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Fashion promised to go green. Here’s how the New York Climate Week, behind closed doors, exposed the challenges of transforming the industryFashion is grappling with the dual challenges of rising fibre production and complex supply chain requirements. Sustainable alternatives ex...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Could astronauts on the Moon manufacture their own tools? NASA tests lunar dust material that could reduce supplies from EarthNASA researchers are developing a composite material that combines lunar regolith with a biodegradable plastic called poly(3-hydroxybutyrat...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
In 1951, two Phillips Petroleum chemists discovered plastics that later found uses in everyday products; US production reached 136 billion pounds in 2025In 1951, an intriguing twist of fate brought Robert Banks and Paul Hogan to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where they stumbled upon significant pl...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
California prepares to add microplastics to Candidate Chemicals List on Oct. 1California is getting ready to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List, marking another step in the state’s decade-long attempt t...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Americans throw away 50,000 mattresses daily; Oregon recovered 5.9 million pounds of recyclable items in one yearOregon initiated a statewide mattress recycling programme to reduce landfill waste and illegal dumping. In its first year, over 134,000 mat...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Ganpati Visarjan 2026: As Bappa bids Mumbai goodbye, a new product cycle beginsGanpati Visarjan 2026: During Anant Chaturdashi, thousands of devotees participate in the Ganpati Visarjan, bidding farewell to the idols. ...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Scientists develop high-performance plastic from CO2 that can be repeatedly recycledA study from Colorado State University and Northwestern University has developed a carbon dioxide-based polyester system designed for repea...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Kerala turns plastic waste into roads: How 4,447 tonnes of discarded plastic were reused to build nearly 7,249 km of roads across the stateKerala turns plastic waste into roads: Kerala has converted 4,447.93 metric tonnes of discarded plastic into shredded material used for roa...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
This institute in Georgia helps students transform discarded plastic waste into phone chargers in under five minutesGeorgia Tech’s new Trash Lab is testing how discarded plastic can be transformed into useful products in under five minutes. Using Miniwiz’...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
In 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surfaceIn 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surface. ...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
In 2018, the Netherlands turned 1,000 kg of household plastic into a 30-metre cycle path; the road contained the equivalent of 218,000 plastic cupsA Dutch cycle path turned plastic waste into something useful. In 2018, Zwolle opened a 30-metre path made with about 1,000 kilograms of re...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
New Jersey high school students turn waste plastic bottles into 3D-printer filament. Later use it to make tools for cleanupsUS high school students are transforming plastic bottles into 3D-printer filament. This recycled material is then used to create essential ...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST