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Portland man buys 1.2 acres for his family’s dream home. Then he discovered up to 75,000 illegally dumped tires- In the 1990s, a highway project in Oregon triggered a landslide. Engineers removed soil and buried 580,000 shredded tires to fix it
- In the year to September 2023, one Australian city used 6,790 litres of waste engine oil to build roads; it became a coating for stone used in road seals
- Maine buried 20,000 old tires beneath a road and they helped against frost damage. Now engineers are exploring them for walls, highways and moreIn an innovative engineering experiment, shredded tires were utilized in road construction, effectively tackling both durability and tire w...09 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- Don’t throw away old microfibre cloths as they can be reused as mop pads, this daily life cleanliness hack can save you from creating unnecessary household wasteTransforming old microfiber cloths into functional household items is a clever way to minimize waste while saving on costly disposables. Ex...09 Sep, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- Pennsylvania used 5,570 tons of shredded tires in the Tarrtown Bridge approaches; project estimated to save about $514,000Discarded tires are being creatively transformed into lightweight aggregate for use in road construction. This innovative method not only a...08 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- A 1998 Texas experiment mixed printer toner into asphalt, and tests found it could make the mix strongerA recent study reveals that adding waste toner to asphalt binder can significantly improve its performance. With just a ten percent additio...08 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In the mid-late 1970s, Florida sank an F-101, F-102, T-33 and Sikorsky off Bay County; the aircraft served as fishing and diving reefs for more than 10 yearsIn the 1970s, Florida made a bold choice by sinking military jets and helicopters into the Gulf of Mexico, creating makeshift fishing and d...06 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- In 1999, NYSDOT used about 2,500 metric tons of shredded tires in a Route 17 embankment; the 200-metre section was built as part of a Broome County road reconstruction projectEngineers in New York have pioneered an innovative solution by using shredded tires as fill for highway embankments. This dual-purpose init...05 Sep, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- In 2026, Texas engineers mixed 4.5 tons of waste plastic into nearly a mile of road; the recycled material replaced 8% to 10% of petroleum-based bitumenInnovative researchers are pioneering the use of recycled plastic to improve the durability of asphalt roads. By substituting a portion of ...03 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM 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
- FDA buckles under HC heat, revives Mumbai Cricket Association's suspended eateries after fresh inspectionThe Bombay High Court warned food officials, leading to a license suspension withdrawal. Restaurants on Mumbai Cricket Association premises...29 Aug, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...03 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- Costco issues urgent recalls: Shoppers told to stop using power banks, air conditioners, tires, and moreCostco is recalling nearly a dozen popular items, including electronics, tires, and food, due to safety and health hazards. Recalls were pr...07 Jul, 2025, 10.29 AM IST
- Lake Belton water quality concerns spike among residents after discovery of 300 tires; Know what happenedAs the tires appeared in Lake Belton, questions about their origin naturally followed. Various theories and speculations have arisen within...05 Sep, 2023, 07.30 AM IST
- Why EVs are not the best of alternative mobility fuel choices for nowElectric vehicles (EVs) are more damaging for the environment than hybrid vehicles and conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicl...11 Aug, 2023, 02.55 PM IST
- Sycophancy sucks, but only in the short termSycophancy and kowtowing can really sap energy as sustained insincerity requires control, so it may, in fact, lead to a drop in efficiency ...01 Aug, 2018, 11.25 PM IST
- Goodyear uses rice husk to manufacture tyresGoodyear today announced it will utilize ash left over from the burning of rice husks to produce electricity as an environmentally friendly...24 Sep, 2014, 05.59 PM IST
- Narendra Modi's security enhanced with special protocolsSecurity agencies tasked to secure BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi have deployed a "special security" protocol around him.11 May, 2014, 06.45 PM IST
- Liverpool Retail acquires stake in Nepal companyLiverpool is also planning to revive its housing business. The group has a listed housing finance entity but has limited activity in this s...11 Sep, 2010, 11.38 AM IST
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