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In 1997, Abilene collected 240 tons of waste glass for Antilley Road; Dyess Air Force Base crushed the glass at $9 a ton for two 750-foot test sectionsIn Abilene, Texas, an innovative project has integrated crushed glass from recycled bottles and jars into road construction. By blending gl...- Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
- India to be world’s number one auto industry in five years: Union Minister Nitin GadkariThe minister said that all the big automobile brands in the world are now present in the country and they are working on different technolo...
- Budget proposal to promote investments, create jobs: Industry playersIndustry players believe the budget will drive private investments, creating jobs and helping achieve "Viksit Bharat" by 2047. Virendra D. ...
- Automakers embrace sustainability: Shift towards recycled materials, biodegradable parts for new modelsCorporate-run scrap yards are coming up, creating a new industry of sorts of recyclable parts, while component manufacturers are replacing ...
- To solve the plastics crisis, we need to calm down about plasticsEfficiency gains, lifestyle changes and tough regulations are needed to address plastic waste.
- Power from used batteries: How Bengaluru-based MiniMines can power 66-lakh EVsA Bengaluru-based cleantech company says it can achieve 96% purity in extracting metals from used batteries. This would mean reduced import...
- Vehicle scrapping facilities: How they could emerge as a critical component of India’s automotive industryThe government has so far approved 72 such registered vehicle scrapping facilities, or RVSFs, across 16 states and Union Territories. Of th...
- How to adopt environmental-friendly options this environment day for a better futureWorld Environment Day promotes actions towards safeguarding the planet and securing a sustainable future for generations to come. Adopting ...
- India on cusp of infra revolution: Indian Army's Engineer-in-chiefSpeaking at a conclave in Goa, Indian Army's Engineer in chief Lt Gen Harpal Singh said, "The Military Engineering Services, an infrastruct...
- The conscious sip: Your drink impacts the planet more than you realise. It’s time for sustainable cocktailsRight from the process of distilling to packaging and shipping, every step has a carbon footprint.
- NGT raps govt over delay in report on import of hazardous wasteThe National Green Tribunal said that even though a committee is said to have been constituted by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (...
- How plastic ban will affect businesses and consumersIndia’s plastic-processing industry has over 30,000 units and an annual turnover of Rs 2.25 lakh crore.
- Types of concrete: Which type of concrete would be most suitable for your building or construction activity?Concrete is manufactured using natural ingredients. Hence, it is environmentally friendly and recyclable.
- India's auto industry needs a sustainable scrappage policyExisting scrap yard hubs will not be able to handle the sheer volume of discarded cars in the coming years.
- The enormous test that awaits India as the date with mandatory vehicle scrapping nearsIn the absence of avenues for disposal, the public may start abandoning old vehicles on highways
- Bengaluru gets health-conscious, switches to organic milk to stay fitGrowing interest in healthy living has resulted in the mushrooming of alternative milk startups in the past year.
- Road situation is creating the biggest concern among analysts: Vinayak Chatterjee, Feedback InfraThe problem that is being created is that a very large expectation has been created among all infra watchers where Mr Gadkari has actually ...
- Eastern, Western peripheral expressways likely by August: Nitin GadkariGadkari also suggested Amul, which exports soyabean cake rich in protein, to be converted into a value added, cheap food to solve the probl...
- Tackling e-waste: A major concernAbout 3.3 lakh tonnes of electronic waste generated last year was dumped into the rivers, land fills and sewage drains.
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