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In 2023, Australia's Sydney put 120,000 glass jars and 200 tonnes of old asphalt on Clarence Street. 1 year later, its program recycled 670,000 glass jars into asphalt across the city- In 2025, Nebraska put two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road; it became the state’s first recycled-plastic road
- These retired wind turbine blades were turned into a 40-foot highway sign structure in Texas. Then, Hurricane Beryl put it to the test
- In 2019, Victoria's Wyndham City turned 199,000 recycled bottles into a 200-metre footpath. 1 year later, the project had reached 339 metres and delivered 1,700kg in carbon savingsVictoria’s Wyndham City turned 199,000 recycled bottles into a 200-metre footpath in 2019. The project showed how plastic waste could be gi...08 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- Empower India eyes major gains from AI computing boom via sustainable infra pushAnticipating a boom in the AI computing landscape, Empower India is taking strategic steps towards enhancing sustainable digital infrastruc...08 Sep, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- In 2024, Arizona engineers used 100% recycled glass to widen 23 miles of Interstate 17 at 19 sites, protecting concrete culverts built for a narrower highwayInstead of adding heavy soil and stone above aging concrete drainage structures, engineers used ultra-lightweight foam glass made from recy...08 Sep, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
- BRICS Summit 2026: Key likely outcomes as India drives a transformative global agenda in New DelhiIndia's chairship framework is organised around four primary pillars, starting with Resilience, which aims to protect institutions, societi...08 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
- "When knowledge is shared, innovation grows": MEA highlights India's BRICS Chairship focus on innovation, resilienceIndia's BRICS Chairship 2026 will prioritise innovation and knowledge sharing among member nations. Digital infrastructure and artificial i...06 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
- Seattle’s new I-90 light rail opened in March; 5 months later, about 2,000 fish have died near electrical equipment in Lake WashingtonSeattle's new light rail service across Lake Washington has coincided with thousands of fish deaths. Investigations are underway to determi...06 Sep, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
- Oregon’s bridge program diverted 640,162 tons of construction material from landfills; FHWA valued the landfill diversion at $21.3 million across 208 bridgesBundled bridge contracts streamline multiple projects into a cohesive framework, enhancing efficiency and minimizing costs. This strategy p...05 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- In 2011, Colorado reused 134,000 tons of old asphalt in highway mixes; CDOT estimated the recycled material saved the state about $1.6 millionColorado's innovative approach to roadway construction has resulted in significant savings, repurposing old asphalt in new projects. By emb...05 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- This 7,000-pound wind turbine blade retired from a Colorado wind farm; Today, it serves as a pedestrian bridge in GeorgiaIn a remarkable transformation, a retired 7,000-pound wind turbine blade from a Colorado wind farm has been ingeniously repurposed as a ped...04 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- Nearly 300 tonnes of unwanted glass were headed for the landfill. Idaho used them to build a highway instead and solved a local landfill crisisEngineers have ingeniously repurposed discarded glass as a foundation material for highways, utilizing around 300 tonnes of crushed glass c...04 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 2009, Illinois used 38,881 tons of fly ash in highway construction; IDOT reported spending $1.75 million while reducing landfill use and cement demandIllinois highways are increasingly integrating fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, as a sustainable option for road construction. This...04 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- Gadkari meets Dutch Ambassador, discusses India-Netherlands cooperation in green infra, mobility, energy transitionUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari met Netherlands Ambassador Marisa Gerards in New Delhi. Discussions focused on sustainable infrastructure and ...03 Sep, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
- In 2000, California packed 6,627 tons of shredded tires beneath Dixon Landing Road; the lightweight fill saved an estimated $477,000In Milpitas, California, an innovative on-ramp has been constructed using shredded tires as a lightweight fill material. This eco-friendly ...02 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- The Himalayas need a new blueprint: Rebuilding Rasuwa with climate resilience and proactive infrastructure managementNepal is rebuilding Rasuwa after devastating floods, shifting focus to proactive infrastructure management. Resilience and climate risk mus...02 Sep, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- Elevate Homes to develop 2 million sq ft in GurugramElevate Homes will develop another two million square feet in Gurugram. This new project increases the platform's gross development value s...01 Sep, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
- 32,600 used tires did not go to a landfill. Instead, Michigan turned them into a 1.15-mile road in Clare County that can also reduce traffic noise. The next target is Detroit roadsMichigan is turning discarded tires into road-building material, with 32,600 passenger tire equivalents reused on a 1.15-mile stretch of Ha...31 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
- Irdai opens NDB's Maharajah INR bonds to insurersIn a circular dated August 27, the regulator said that it had received representation from New Development Bank to permit Insurers to inves...28 Aug, 2026, 05.38 AM IST
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