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This institute in Georgia helps students transform discarded plastic waste into phone chargers in under five minutes- In 2023, an Australian city put 76,000 recycled bottles into its roads; 25 tonnes of crushed glass replaced virgin sand in a major resurfacing trial
- In 2026, Australian surfer Banjo Hunt transformed a retired wind turbine blade into surfboard fins. Years later, the experiment shows how old composites can find new uses
- Michigan researchers give used wind turbine blades a sweet second life. Turned it into gummy bears, here's how they didMichigan researchers have developed a way to recycle retired wind-turbine blades into useful products, including gummy bears. The innovativ...19 Sep, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Ireland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picnic tablesIreland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picni...19 Sep, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
- In 2024, Arizona put 100% recycled glass beneath a 23-mile interstate expansion; the unusual material helped protect 19 sets of existing highway culvertsWhen Arizona widened Interstate 17, engineers faced a problem that drivers would never notice. Beneath the planned expansion were 19 sets o...18 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- In 2018, Tasmania built a road using 530,000 plastic bags, 168,000 glass bottles and 12,500 printer cartridges; engineers expected it to last 15% longerWhat if the road beneath your feet was made partly from the rubbish you threw away? In Tasmania, that idea became real in 2018. Engineers b...17 Sep, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
- In 2012, Bellingham used porcelain from 400 recycled toilets to build a roadway, diverting about 5 tons of waste from landfill. It earned the world's first official "Greenroads" certificationCities across the US are embracing creative solutions for eco-friendly infrastructure. In Bellingham, Washington, a unique project utilized...17 Sep, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
- Government reviews use of ship-recycled steel to boost manufacturingMinisters reviewed using ship recycling steel to boost domestic production. Key stakeholders examined regulations for secondary steel usage...16 Sep, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
- Missouri chapter of a French waste management company turned old wind turbine blades into greener cement, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 27%On December 8, GE Renewable Energy initiated a partnership with French waste management firm Veolia to recycle old blades from onshore wind...15 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
- In 2018, Melbourne put 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles and 4,500 used printer cartridges into a road; 250 tonnes of recycled asphalt showed 60% better fatigue resistanceIn 2018, Melbourne tested a road with an unusual ingredient list: 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles and 4,500 used printer cartrid...15 Sep, 2026, 08.02 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
- MIT researchers are giving millions of plastic bottles a new life by turning plastic waste into homes, decks and bridges using AI robotsIn a significant development, the Atlas Building Composites, a spinout of Massachusetts Institute of Technology are turning millions of pla...15 Sep, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- What if India’s waste could power its growth? Bhupender Yadav makes the circular economy pitchIndia should view the circular economy as a way to make growth more resource-efficient, resilient and sustainable rather than simply as a w...15 Sep, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- In 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles went into a job that cost no more than a standard buildIn 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles were used in a Central Coast Council pro...15 Sep, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
- In 2018, Victoria put the equivalent of 40 million discarded bottles into a freeway; 8,000 tonnes of crushed glass went into one widening projectScience news: 8,000 tonnes of recycled glass used in the 2018 Tullamarine Freeway widening project is a powerful example of how recycling c...15 Sep, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
- Ohio-based company transforms old wind turbine blades into beautiful, sustainable benches, tables and other public-space furnitureIn an innovative twist, retired wind turbine blades are getting a second life as robust public furniture, including stylish benches and tab...14 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Retired wind turbines in Texas get a new life. Researchers are converting waste into recycled hybrid composite materials for construction purposesRetired wind turbine blades are presenting a significant waste management issue for the industry. In response, researchers are actively see...13 Sep, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
- Tennessee turned 100 tonnes of old wind turbine blades into material for new products for automobiles, boats and constructionBased in Tennessee, Carbon Rivers has crafted an innovative technique for recycling obsolete wind turbine blades. This novel approach utili...12 Sep, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- 6,000 milk bottle road in China: How plastic waste found a strange second life in ShanghaiMore than 6,000 used milk bottles in Shanghai were given an unusual second life when they were processed into recycled plastic and incorpor...12 Sep, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
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