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Tyre Waste Turned Useful: Nebraska turns 11,605 tons into tracks and turf; $1 fee powers grants

Nebraska initiated a program to recycle over 11,000 tons of old tyres. This initiative funded projects turning discarded rubber into playground surfaces and running tracks. The state also used recycled tyre rubber in several road construction projects. A tyre fee on new tyre sales supported these waste reduction and recycling…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Porsche Makes First EV Cell Using 100% Recycled Cathode Materials

Porsche and Cylib turn end-of-life EV packs into new cathode material, anticipating stricter European battery recovery, traceability, and passport rules.

Motor1 · Sep 17

Since 2020, New Orleans project has turned bottles into sand; 12M pounds of glass diverted

In a groundbreaking initiative in New Orleans, discarded glass bottles are being turned into sand for coastal restoration. Known as Glass Half Full, this program has successfully redirected millions of pounds of glass from local landfills. Current research is examining the positive impact of this recycled glass sand on the…

The Times of India · Sep 16

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China's porcelain capital is turning discarded ceramics into valuable new wares

Jingdezhen, China's historic porcelain capital, is finding new uses for ceramic waste that might otherwise be dumped or buried. Businesses are crushing and reformulating broken porcelain into material for vases, planters, tableware and architectural products. The approach builds on centuries of local reuse while addressing as much as 90,000 tonnes…

The Times of India · Sep 15

16-year-old Massachusetts student turns 3D-printer waste into $75,000 win

A failed 3D print typically goes straight to the trash with a tangle of plastic filament, a misshapen object or a handful of scraps that no longer feel useful. For 16-year-old Benjamin Davis, those leftovers were something else altogether. For Davis, they were raw material, waiting for another chance. The…

The Times of India · Sep 15

China is digging up a 110-metre garbage mountain to turn 2.55 million cubic metres into land

China is excavating a massive former landfill in Shenzhen to reclaim valuable urban land. Workers are removing thousands of tonnes of waste daily, separating materials for energy recovery. This project aims to create space for a digital industry cluster and an ecological green valley. The nation is shifting towards waste-to-energy…

The Times of India · Sep 15

China built a 120-metre tower above a waste plant processing 8,000 tonnes daily

China has turned a huge part of a waste treatment facility in Guangzhou into a public attraction. A former chimney at the Fushan Circular Economy Industrial Park has been transformed into a 120-metre-high tower, allowing visitors to look across the site from above. The facility processes thousands of tonnes of…

The Times of India · Sep 15

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Why unwanted fridges are piling up at recycling centres across England and Wales

Capacity has been overwhelmed by heatwaves that have pushed white goods to breaking point

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

Sweden turned 2.5 million tonnes of imported waste into heat and electricity

Sweden processed 2.5 million tonnes of European waste in 2024. These facilities generated approximately 20 terawatt-hours of energy from this waste. This energy recovery significantly contributed to heating and electricity supplies for many apartments. The nation's waste-to-energy capacity exceeds domestic combustible waste generation. Sweden aims to reduce fossil emissions from…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Australia switched on $7.8M wastewater plant that breaks down stubborn pollutants 16x faster and processes 700 megalitres annually

Australia's latest advancement in wastewater management showcases a pioneering recycling system that significantly trims down energy usage. This ground-breaking technology accelerates the breakdown of stubborn pollutants far quicker than traditional systems, effectively destroying contaminants and producing purer water. Recently, the Dubbo Regional Council inaugurated this state-of-the-art treatment plant, enhancing the…

The Times of India · Sep 14

UK nuclear site replaces wooden sleepers with recycled plastic for more greener railways in 2025

In an innovative move towards sustainability, a UK nuclear waste site is now incorporating recycled plastic sleepers into its infrastructure. Each sleeper is made up of ninety kilograms of recycled plastic waste and is engineered to last between fifty to one hundred years. As the first site of its kind…

The Times of India · Sep 14

As catches dwindle, Congo River fishermen turn to plastic waste

On the Congo River, plastic is becoming the catch of the day. Some fishermen around Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, can now make more money pulling plastic from the water than catching fish, as declining catches and growing waste pollution threaten an artisanal way of life.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 13

Britain used waste tyres in M1 asphalt, recycling up to 750 per kilometre

In 2019, Britain initiated a groundbreaking trial using recycled tyre rubber for its roads, particularly targeting the M1 motorway to gauge its performance under heavy traffic. This method not only helps in managing waste tyres but also paves the way for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Tarmac's ULTIPAVE R system received the…

The Times of India · Sep 13

Romania sets Guinness record with miles-long table, raises funds for pediatric psychiatry hospital

Thousands of people have gathered in Romania’s capital to set a Guinness World Record with a miles-long table made of recycled materials

The Independent UK · Sep 12

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The Times of India · Sep 12

Fabric Credits For Textile Waste: Startup makes brands fund recovery; model tests fashion’s circular claims

Fabricure plays a pivotal role in valuing textile waste by funding recovery and recycling projects. Fashion brands engage in purchasing credits related to their textile waste, thereby supporting female-led recycling efforts in nations like Ghana and Kenya. This recovered textile material finds new life in compost, biofuel, and job creation…

The Times of India · Sep 12

A 90-foot recycled plastic bridge reached Scotland in six pieces and was built in four days

A recycled plastic bridge crossed Scotland's River Tweed near Edinburgh in 2011. Axion International manufactured the bridge in the United States and shipped it in six sections. This prefabricated structure allowed for rapid assembly, taking only four days to erect. The entire project, including dismantling the old bridge, was completed…

The Times of India · Sep 11

China’s first plastic road used 6,000 milk bottles to turn waste into paving material

Thousands of used milk bottles found a new purpose in a Shanghai road project. Recyclers often struggled with these bottles due to milk residue contamination. Dow and Shiny Meadow collaborated to turn this plastic waste into road paving material. This initiative aimed to reduce plastic waste and create infrastructure applications.…

The Times of India · Sep 11

Michigan Tech’s 6% waste-glass mix made roads 42.3% more stable and 38.6% safer

Michigan Tech researchers discovered waste glass improves asphalt road construction. A six percent blend of treated glass boosted dynamic stability significantly. This mixture also enhanced anti-skid performance by nearly forty percent. Chemical treatment with APTES bonded glass effectively with asphalt. This research suggests a viable use for recycled glass in…

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 11

Labor ditches new packaging laws to cut plastic waste, sparking unprecedented ‘scale and breadth of outrage’

Federal environment department tells industry representatives the government does not want to ‘exacerbate cost of living pressures’

The Times of India · Sep 11

Solar E-Container Classrooms Pilot: UNICEF turns scrap boxes into digital hubs; nearly 20,000 pupils benefit

In a groundbreaking initiative, UNICEF Cameroon has ingeniously converted shipping containers into solar-powered digital classrooms. These innovative 'e-containers' have successfully connected approximately 20,000 children with vital internet access and modern educational tools. Launched in April 2021, the project has benefitted 17 schools across diverse regions, equipping teachers with essential training…

The Times of India · Sep 9

This Hawaii startup is making boats from volcanic rock for the military

A Hawaii-based company is taking a unique approach to boat manufacturing by combining recycled plastic with volcanic rock-derived basalt fibre. Voltage Vessels, a startup based in Hawaii, has developed a material called ‘Eclipse X9’ which can be used in large-scale 3D printing and is being tested for marine applications. The…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Grape Waste Restores Slate Dumps: Spanish team turns mine fines soil-like; supports early land reclamation

Researchers have discovered innovative ways to utilize grape marc waste in enhancing slate processing residue. By incorporating grape marc compost and vermicompost, they significantly boosted nutrient availability and microbial activity. These enhancements led to better water retention and aggregation in the waste. Notably, the modified material began to display soil-like…

The Times of India · Sep 9

In 2023, Australia paved two suburban roads with 135,000 recycled coffee cups and glass bottles, cutting the asphalt’s carbon footprint by 24%

Australia is embracing sustainability by turning discarded coffee cups into road materials. In Penrith, New South Wales, a groundbreaking project resurfaced local roads with a recycled asphalt mixture, incorporating approximately 135,000 coffee cups and countless glass bottles. This innovative use of recycled content has led to a significant twenty-four percent…

Latin Times · Sep 9

Global Education Rankings: U.S. Hits Record Low in Reading While Multiple Latin American Nations Stumble

PISA 2025 posted record-low reading scores worldwide. See Latin America's ranking, Argentina's math collapse, and the literacy paradox behind it.

The Times of India · Sep 8

New York is building a bridge with recycled glass: $21.2 million project to divert 106 tons of glass from landfills and prevent over 72 tons of CO2 emissions

A New York bridge initiative is making headlines by incorporating recycled glass into its concrete mix. This project effectively diverts waste glass from landfills, significantly cutting down on carbon emissions. By transforming unwanted glass into a sustainable alternative for cement, this pilot demonstrates forward-thinking in construction materials. The expected completion…

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