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- Sachin Tendulkar takes minority stake in waste management startup RecykalSachin Tendulkar has become a strategic investor in Recykal, acquiring a minority stake to support its mission. Recykal aims to enhance awa...
Crematorium used for heating: How Europe is using funerals to warm schools, homes and swimming poolsA school being built in Scotland is set to use heat recovered from a city crematorium, highlighting how energy generated during cremation i...- India orders audit of electronic waste recyclers to catch fake complianceIndia has ordered audits of more than 2,000 waste recyclers, including 309 electronic waste processing units, amid concerns over inflated r...
- From biomass to biochar: Ankur Scientific’s 4-decade journey of turning waste into wealthThe Vadodara-based second-generation company has built a global business by turning waste into valuable resources.
- Centre bans export of Li-ion battery waste, scrap to boost domestic recycling and critical mineral recoveryIndia has imposed an immediate ban on the export of lithium-ion battery black mass to strengthen its local recycling ecosystem. This decisi...
- In 2012, Rotterdam transformed 9 discarded wind turbine blades into public seating; 8 years later, the installation gained a new life as an LGBTQI+ landmarkNine wind turbine blades destined for disposal have been repurposed as public seating at Willemsplein in Rotterdam. This initiative, known ...
- In 2018, UNICEF began turning Ivory Coast's plastic waste into LEGO-like bricks; how five tonnes of plastic can build one new classroomUNICEF said that five tonnes of recycled plastic were sufficient to construct one classroom. Each classroom covered around 68 square metres...
- Govt bans export of unsorted battery waste, scrapThe government has implemented a ban on the export of unsorted waste and scrap from certain batteries. This ban applies specifically to pri...
- From Rs 25,000 to Rs 2.5 crore: Three Pune brothers turn college kabada project into goldmine, sold 20 lakh kg scrapThree Pune brothers have transformed a college project into a Rs 2.5 crore scrap collection business. Jayesh, Ganesh and Vaibhav Pakhale st...
- Post-Diwali Cleaning: How to Remove Diya Oil, Candle Wax and Rangoli Stains Without Damaging Your HomeDiwali celebrations may be over, but leftover diya oil, burnt wicks, candle wax, rangoli powder and festive decorations can make post-festi...
- In 2003 and 2006, California used 224,700 waste tires behind two freeway walls; the lighter fill reduced pressure on the structures by about 30%California has taken a progressive step by integrating millions of waste tires into its freeway construction. This innovative approach invo...
- In 2023, North Carolina sank 1,700 tons of concrete pipes and manholes at AR-305; the material added fish habitat off the coast of BeaufortIn July 2023, the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries implemented an innovative project by submerging recycled concrete pipes and m...
- In 2007, California rebuilt 160 feet of sliding Marina Drive with 133,000 discarded tires; the lighter repair saved Mendocino County about $740,000 in costsMendocino County pioneered an innovative approach by utilizing 133,000 discarded tires to produce Tire-Derived Aggregate for its road const...
- Waste to wealth: Centre earns over Rs 970 crore from disposal of scrapInspired by the vision and direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and under the guidance of Union Minister of State for Personnel Jiten...
- India eyes energy self-reliance as supply risks put renewable manufacturing in focusIndia must prepare for energy supply disruptions by strengthening domestic renewable energy manufacturing, Union minister Pralhad Joshi sai...
- In 2021, Pennsylvania mixed plastic equal to about 150,000 shopping bags into 1.5 miles of road at Ridley Creek; later checks found it performing like normal asphaltIn Pennsylvania, innovative engineers have embarked on a groundbreaking project, integrating recycled plastic from single-use shopping bags...
- SFC Environmental Technologies shares debut at nearly 8% premium to IPO priceIn a landmark event, SFC Environmental Technologies debuted on the stock exchange with a promising start, opening at a premium. The IPO gar...
- Engineers replaced 20% of cement with powdered waste glass in a field project; 3 years later, the concrete showed no deterioration or material failureRecent studies suggest that incorporating 20% crushed waste glass into concrete can significantly improve its properties. This method not o...
- 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 concreteFor over 15 years, engineers in Hong Kong have pioneered the use of recycled glass in concrete pavers, meticulously studying their performa...
- 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 ...
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