Pulp mills generate significant amounts of waste and we're seeing scientists get quite creative with how it might be put to use, with the possibilities including everything from foams, to batteries to ...

“Construction waste typically ends up either in a landfill, or, if it’s recycled, will be used in low-grade applications such as in pavements or in soils,” said research leader Sérgio Angulo, from USP ...

It's only a matter of time. Researchers develop game-changing material that could solve major problem in construction: ...

While being a cornerstone of economic growth, the construction significantly contributes to environmental degradation through substantial waste and carbon emissions. A key source of these emissions is ...

Researchers from Newcastle University have created a mortar using silica aerogel and recycled plastic that enhances insulation and decreases plastic waste. Their findings were published in the journal ...

A comparison of recycled cement by itself (left), ordinary Portland cement (middle), and the researchers’ optimized blend of recycled cement and finely ground Portland cement (right), before the ...

In a paper recently published in the journal Materials, researchers aimed to demonstrate the contribution of recycled cement from concrete waste (RCC) in reducing the cement industry’s environmental ...

TOKYO - Ever dreamed of having a gingerbread house like Hansel and Gretel? In the near future, edible houses may no longer just be found in fairy tales. Tokyo University researchers Kota Machida and ...