A billionaire couple donated $50 million to UC Davis for agricultural research; in 2026, a 34,000-square-foot center opened in CaliforniaAt the forefront of agri-tech innovation, the Resnick Center at the University of California, Davis, drives agricultural advancement with a...
06 Nov, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
He took his Taiwanese friend to show her Mussoorie's beauty, but garbage-strewn Dalai Hills changed their plans; watch what happened nextAn Indian content creator and his Taiwanese friend have gone viral after cleaning up plastic bottles, food wrappers and other litter scatte...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
South Carolina used 50 retired shipping containers to create two artificial reefs in 2005; the containers were prepared to provide shelter for marine lifeOff the coast of South Carolina, the innovative use of steel shipping containers as artificial reefs is becoming increasingly popular. By r...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Scientists mixed just 3% volcanic ash into forest soil in a UC San Diego experiment; coleus plants grew roughly three times as much as plants in untreated soilAt UC San Diego, researchers have made an exciting discovery: adding volcanic ash to soil can significantly enhance plant growth. Their stu...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
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...
04 Nov, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
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...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
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...
01 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Since 1978, Caltrans has used recycled tire rubber in 17 asphalt overlays; a technical review found less cracking, distress and maintenance than conventional mixtures, including thicker onesIn the United States, an astounding 273 million tires are discarded every year, resulting in a considerable amount of waste. To address thi...
01 Nov, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
In 2001, Indiana used shredded scrap tires beneath State Road 31; after a year of monitoring, the unusual road fill showed low settlement and minimal internal heatingIn Lakeville, Indiana, a fascinating project incorporated shredded car tires into highway embankments, proving beneficial for waste managem...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
In 2004, San Jose used 1,000 tons of shredded waste tires beneath 2,000 feet of light-rail track; the unusual layer reportedly reduced vibration and saved over $1 millionThe use of shredded tires as a base for light rail tracks offers a cost-effective solution for reducing noise. Many transit authorities hav...
30 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
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
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
Texas reused 135,389 old tires in San Angelo road projects; the recycled rubber was used in pavement to help improve road durability and divert waste from landfillsIn San Angelo, Texas, over 135,000 recycled tires have been creatively incorporated into local road projects, significantly enhancing durab...
29 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Palm Beach County burns 3,000 tons of trash a day to generate electricity: How it worksPalm Beach County, Florida, uses its Renewable Energy Facility 2 to turn municipal waste into electricity. The plant can process up to 3,00...
24 Oct, 2026, 03.21 AM IST
In 2012, Honolulu added a third boiler to its trash plant; the garbage now supplies 7% of Oahu's electricity; here's how it worksHonolulu reportedly expanded its H-POWER waste-to-energy plant in October 2012 by adding a third boiler. The cost of the project was around...
24 Oct, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
‘Massive protests would erupt’: NRI says South Korea’s strict waste rules like dumping only washed food boxes and no onion peels in bins are unthinkable in IndiaAn Indian content creator living in South Korea has highlighted the country's strict waste disposal rules, including washing plastic food c...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
In 1979, Minnesota began mixing ground-up scrap tires into two asphalt test roads; years later, FHWA said both experimental sections were still performing wellIn Minnesota, a trial was conducted to explore the use of recycled tire rubber for enhancing roadway performance in winter. Utilizing PlusR...
22 Oct, 2026, 07.15 PM IST