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In 2021, UMass Chan dismantled part of its First Road garage for a new research building; 8,445 tons of steel and concrete were reclaimed, 99% by weightUMass Chan Medical School in Worcester has set a remarkable precedent by achieving a 99 percent material reclamation rate during their late...
In 2012, Kevin McCloud built a tiny woodland home from salvaged materials; a year later, he moved and upgraded it on a Somerset cliff using waste-powered electricityBritish designer Kevin McCloud has crafted an off-grid cabin utilizing salvaged materials, long before the tiny home trend gained traction....
What if cleaning the air could make the world richer? UN-backed report reveals a $15 return for every $1 spent on pollution and climate actionA UN report highlights that addressing air pollution and climate change together offers economic gains. Coordinated actions could prevent m...
In 1995, Florida sank three F-106 jets off Bay County; later surveys found reef fish and greater amberjack around the aircraftIn an innovative effort to bolster marine life, retired fighter jets are strategically submerged off the coast of Florida, transforming int...
India, Belgium agree to double trade; PM says nation's growth inspires global confidenceIndia and Belgium agreed to expand defense cooperation and signed several pacts. Key drivers for bolstering ties include trade, critical mi...
World’s second-richest country sends 70 tonnes of used clothes to Malaysia every week. Here’s whySingapore sends up to 70 tonnes of unwanted clothes to Malaysia every week under a textile recycling partnership. The garments, collected t...
Why is scrapping ships in Bangladesh so deadly?Ship scrapping in Bangladesh is labor-intensive and hazardous work for thousands. International safety rules exist, but weak enforcement ca...
In 1919, German crews sank their own fleet at Scapa Flow. 100 years later, its steel became prized by industry for being radioactive-freeIn 1919, German crews deliberately sank much of their surrendered fleet at Scapa Flow rather than allow the ships to be divided among the A...
India doubles down on strategic manufacturing--from semiconductors to hydrogen trains: Finmin ReportIndia is accelerating a broad-based industrial strategy that spans semiconductors, electronics, commercial space, green mobility, rare eart...
India, Spain to fast-track UPI-Bizum interoperability talksThe two countries have also discussed ways to strengthen investment facilitation, improving mobility of professionals and promoting joint i...
India emerges as world's top ship-recycling nation in 2025The country's share in global ship recycling surged to 35.4% in 2025, with a significant increase in recycled tonnage. This achievement, ex...
India achieves MIV 2030 ship-recycling goal ahead of scheduleIndia has surged to become the world's leading ship-recycling nation in 2025, achieving this milestone ahead of schedule. This significant ...
India's ship recycling industry to grow to 3.8-4.2-million GT in 2025: ReportIndia's share in the global recycling industry remained around 27 per cent in the past, before increasing to around 33 per cent in CY22 and...
Indian ship recyclers' revenue seen rising 15% this fiscal: Crisil ratingsThe Indian ship recycling industry is expected to grow by 15% this fiscal, supported by increased availability of ageing vessels. Crisil ra...
Centre notifies DG Shipping as the National Authority for Ship RecyclingDG Shipping will look after the sustainable development of the ship recycling industry, monitoring the compliance to environment-friendly n...
Director General of Shipping notified as National Authority for Recycling of ShipsAs an apex body, DG Shipping is authorised to administer, supervise and monitor all activities relating to ship recycling.
- India ahead of IMO on ship recycling norms
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) appears to be following the Indian course in fixing norms for the regulation of the ship recyclin...