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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 green light for broader use, marking a significant step forward in environmentally friendly road construction.

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newsbeep.com | 18 hrs. 11 min. ago

Plastics Recycling: TotalEnergies Becomes the Sole Owner of

#energy #Recycling #TotalEnergies

Paris, September 11, 2026 – As part of the restructuring of Plastic Energy’s shareholding, TotalEnergies agreed to acquire…

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thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Orathupalayam reservoir basin turns greener with 15,000 new saplings

#Greening #Recycling

The trustees, comprising eminent industrialists in Tiruppur, view the greening initiative as a reparation for the pollution caused to the Orathupallam dam by dyeing and bleaching units before Zero Liquid Discharge system and waste water recycling were put in place

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 1 days ago

Australia recovers 100% of silver from solar waste as tonnes of panels pile up by 2050

#air #Australia #landfill #Recycling #solar #solar cell #solar panel #toxic chemical

Australia is on track to confront a serious solar panel waste dilemma by 2050, estimated to include hundreds of tonnes of silver. Researchers have pioneered a novel process that efficiently retrieves nearly all silver from decommissioned solar cells. Utilizing a continuous flotation method that relies solely on water and air without toxic chemicals, this advance could revolutionize solar panel recycling, ensuring valuable materials are rescued rather than discarded in landfills.

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