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In Hong Kong, engineers turned waste glass into concrete blocks; 15 years later, field checks found no cracking from the reaction that can damage glass concrete- In 1997, Sweden used copper-smelting slag beneath a road near Luleå; after 10 years, copper, nickel and zinc leaching had declined below recommended thresholds
- Bend volunteer Brad Pinkert turned a battered ReStore door into a hall tree with a storage trunk and hooks; the finished piece drew the event’s highest bid of $375
- In Burgundy, France, 17,000 tonnes of discarded foundry sand went beneath RN 80; two years later, tests found good road strength and no environmental impactIn Burgundy, France, engineers have made strides in sustainable construction by incorporating about 17,000 tons of foundry sand waste into ...30 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Bend volunteer Brad Pinkert turned a battered ReStore door into a hall tree with a storage trunk and hooks; the finished piece drew the event’s highest bid of $375In Bend, Oregon, a dedicated volunteer took an old door and turned it into a stunning hall tree for a fundraising event. This creative tran...29 Oct, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- In Burgos, Spain, engineers turned steelmaking waste into full-size pavement slabs; five years outdoors caused no major damage, and skid resistance stayed road-safeIn an innovative endeavor, engineers from Burgos, Spain, developed sustainable pavement utilizing waste from steel production, significantl...29 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Corporate demand for workers with green skills rises: LinkedIn reportDemand for workers with green skills is rising significantly in India, with 31 percent growth in hiring. Various industries are experiencin...29 Oct, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
- Delhi to Haridwar in 1.5 hours next month? Nitin Gadkari says new road projects will boost tourism, jobsUnion Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the opening of new road projects next month. Travel time from Delhi to H...27 Oct, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- Q2 earnings done for HDFC Bank, ICICI, other private lenders. What's next?Private banks delivered mixed Q2 FY27 earnings, prompting analysts to identify lenders with attractive valuations and flag those investors ...27 Oct, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
- Holcim lifts guidance again on strong demandHolcim has increased its full-year guidance due to robust demand for sustainable building materials. The company reported a 17% jump in rec...26 Oct, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
- 38-year-old Argentine artist builds DIY heart-shaped house in under 1.5 years, upcycled car windshields into windowsMariana Di Pascuales constructed a heart-shaped house using reclaimed materials, primarily located in the Traslasierra Valley, Argentina. T...25 Oct, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- How rice husks are helping protect American homes from wildfires, rot and costly repairs as builders turn farm waste into wood siding alternativesHomeowners are considering rice husk panels as a viable alternative to conventional wood siding due to their durability. These building mat...24 Oct, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
- Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency saysRafael Grossi from the IAEA forecasts that nuclear power usage may more than triple by 2060. This increase will be driven by rising demands...24 Oct, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
- In late 2020, New Jersey crews placed nearly 6,000 tons of retired container-inspection concrete forms on the seafloor off Manasquan, adding about 1.25 acres of reef habitatIn a significant environmental initiative, New Jersey's Bureau of Marine Fisheries has installed approximately 6,000 tons of concrete reef ...23 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Piyush Goyal discusses investment opportunities with Bayer, FreseniusPiyush Goyal held meetings with Bayer and Fresenius executives to discuss investment opportunities in India's healthcare sector. During the...23 Oct, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
- Himadri Speciality Chemicals plans Rs 1,613-cr capacity expansion across key businessesHimadri Speciality Chemicals Ltd is implementing a growth strategy focused on capacity expansion and investment. The company plans to inves...22 Oct, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- Since 2010, Maryland has reclaimed 308,500 bushels of discarded oyster shells for Chesapeake Bay restoration; its wider effort has planted billions of oystersMaryland has repurposed over 300,000 bushels of used oyster shells since 2010, creating essential habitats for the growth of young oysters ...21 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Bengaluru building blast injures two, battery explosion suspectedAn explosion occurred at an under-construction building on Jarmia Road in Bengaluru, injuring two individuals. The explosion, suspected to ...21 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
- Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ Beverly Hills estate KuKu Farms: All you may want to knowAshton Kutcher and Mila Kunis built KuKu Farms in around five years between 2015 and 2020. The Beverly Hills estate is spread in around six...20 Oct, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
- In 1995, New York turned discarded milk jugs and detergent bottles into a pier deck; 2 years later, the recycled plastic had held its key engineering propertiesThe 1990s marked the beginning of an intriguing investigation into recycled plastic lumber as a robust replacement for timber. Crafted chie...19 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
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