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In 2019, Amsterdam began using bubble barriers to catch river plastic. Now the US wants to bring the technology to the Great Lakes

Lansing is considering implementing the Bubble Barrier technology, initially developed in Amsterdam, to address plastic pollution. This innovative system uses air bubbles to direct plastic waste towards collection points in waterways. Installation in the Grand River aims to prevent waste from reaching the Great Lakes. Local researchers are studying the…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Yamaha Is Recycling Aluminum To Build New Engines

Motorcycle and scooter manufacturer Yamaha is trialing a program to utilize recycled aluminum to build parts for some of its engines that use its DiASil cylinder head.

RideApart · Oct 13

Plastic Roads Face Mixed Results: Engineers test recycled asphalt binders; long-term risks still unclear

In an innovative study by the University of California San Diego, researchers investigated the potential of incorporating recycled plastic into asphalt mixtures. This method not only seeks to reduce plastic pollution but also addresses the crucial need for improving road durability. The study identified both dry and wet processes for…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Tire-Concrete Road Bases Fail: Australian tests show early rutting; study urges low tire share

Australia is exploring innovative solutions for used tires in road construction, prompted by dwindling landfill capacity. Researchers at Swinburne University in Melbourne evaluated combinations of crushed concrete and tire fragments. Although the mixtures showed promise, durability tests revealed shortcomings. Crushed concrete outperformed the combinations regarding deformation resilience. This research is…

The Times of India · Oct 10

Why are Kraft paper prices rising in India? Corrugated box makers face 25% cost surge

Kraft paper prices in India have recently increased by 22% to 25%, affecting production costs significantly. This rise has pressured corrugated box manufacturers, primarily small and medium enterprises, to seek price revisions. The Western India Corrugated Box Manufacturers Association is urging customers to support immediate price adjustments. Numerous factors contribute…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Beneath one Sussex wind turbine, 75,000 recycled cubes replace rock armour in the ocean

About 75,000 recycled concrete cubes have been installed around the foundation of a wind turbine at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm, about 13 kilometres off the Sussex coast in the English Channel. The unusual installation is designed to do two jobs at once: protect the turbine foundation from seabed erosion,…

The Times of India · Oct 10

Switzerland reused old road concrete in 1990, and recycled mixes stayed durable for 20 years

In 1990, the A13 road in St Gallen was renovated and old concrete pavement was recycled for new construction. Recycled concrete aggregate made up to 100 percent of the test mixtures used in the project. After 20 years, all types of recycled concrete remained in good condition, showcasing their durability.…

The Times of India · Oct 10

Artist turned a gas station into a museum of 50,000 found objects

A disused gas station in Abita Springs, Louisiana, has become a distinctive roadside attraction filled with thousands of found and recycled objects. The museum says the Abita Mystery House, also known as the UCM Museum, contains more than 50,000 such objects, assembled by Louisiana artist and inventor John Preble. Visitors…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Nearly 39,500 tonnes of illegally dumped waste cleared from Hoad’s Wood, Kent after £15.5M clean-up

Nearly 39,500 tonnes of illegally dumped household and construction waste have been cleared from Hoad’s Wood, an ancient woodland in Ashford, Kent, after a 15-month Environment Agency-led operation. The £15.5 million clean-up required 2,500 lorry-loads to remove waste piled up to 15 feet high. Authorities continue investigating organised waste crime…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Plastic Asphalt Holds Up: South Africa trial weathers trucks and floods; long-term performance unproven

Researchers in South Africa tested asphalt modified with recycled plastic on a busy highway in KwaZulu-Natal. The trial analyzed the performance of two asphalt mixtures under heavy truck loads and severe weather conditions. Findings revealed no significant degradation despite heavy rains and high traffic levels. Recycled high-density polyethylene plastic was…

The Times of India · Oct 9