Discarded plastic bottles could one day be used to build stronger, more flexible concrete structures, from sidewalks and street barriers, to buildings and bridges, according to a new study. MIT ...

Concrete has shaped the modern world. Other than water, it is the most widely used material on the planet so it's unsurprising that scientists are constantly working to make it safer, stronger and ...

The Center for Regenerative Design and Collaboration (CRDC) revealed its plastic-to-concrete invention at the Sustainable Brands Oceans congress in Porto, Portougal. Through this technology, CRDC says ...

The Times has a story checking in on the city’s plans to replace sections of the iconic wooden Boardwalk in Coney Island and Brighton Beach: “After a yearlong fight over the city’s proposal to use ...

Pictured from left: Aifang Wei, a PhD student at Deakin University, and Dr. Riyadh Al-Ameri, a Deakin University senior lecturer in structural engineering. (Photo by Donna Squire, Deakin University) ...

ECOCCUBE uses 100% recycled waste plastic as its core material. WES-Tec Global relies on a proprietary process it calls ...

Learn how to transform simple plastic molds into beautiful cement pots that look like wood and stone. This step-by-step tutorial covers the casting process, techniques for realistic textures, and tips ...

Article by Erica K. Brockmeier Photos by Evan Krape and Kathy F. Atkinson and courtesy of Head Lab June 03, 2024 UD engineers create sidewalk pavers using non-recyclable plastics, reducing natural ...

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One of the world’s top plastic polluters is giving its garbage a second life by using it to construct much-needed infrastructure. Philippine companies like San Miguel Corp. and Aboitiz Equity Ventures ...