He built houses with plastic bottles and reduced construction costs by 40%
Andreas Froese developed a technique in Honduras that uses PET bottles as building materials, significantly lowering construction costs.
Construction Waste Dumped in Babīte District
Latvian authorities have discovered illegal dumping of construction waste in Babīte District, prompting an investigation.
Illegal landfill in Babīte municipality uncovered with a pile of construction and household waste
An illegal landfill has been discovered in Babīte municipality, where officials suspect that the waste did not originate from households but rather from targeted waste management operations.
Getliņi develops a new cell with modern leachate collection systems
The waste management company Getliņi eko is planning to invest nearly five million euros in the construction of a new waste burial cell at the Getliņi landfill.
Coffee Grounds Were to Transform the Construction Industry. Scientists Indicate Directions
Scientists from RMIT University in Australia are exploring how coffee grounds can support the construction industry and reduce waste.
Vrček: Who wants a green waste incinerator?
The article discusses opposition to the construction of a waste incinerator in Zagreb, highlighting past and present protests against the city mayor’s plans.
An incomprehensible problem revealed from the plot of the house
A Finnish court has ordered home sellers to pay buyers nearly 200,000 euros after large amounts of household and construction waste were found buried on the property.
Implementation of waste projects in Kavala, Rhodes
The construction of a waste processing unit in Kavala has begun, valued at €101.38 million after the recent contract signing.
Just a few steps away from a favorite spot of Lithuanians – an unpleasant sight: this is not the first such case
Illegal dumping of construction waste continues to plague the Varnikų Forest in the Vilnius region, threatening public safety and the recreational quality of the area.
Construction of a new incineration plant in Mapo failed in the appeal trial… risk of the plan falling through
The Seoul High Court upheld a lower court's ruling against the city's plans for a new waste incineration plant in Mapo, requiring a comprehensive re-evaluation of the project's feasibility.
Tomas Domarkas, the 'Aušrietis', was questioned last year in a case regarding hazardous waste buried on his father's property
Tomas Domarkas is under investigation for burying hazardous construction waste on his father's land, with serious environmental damage reported.
Man is arrested and car seized for irregular disposal of construction materials in Maceió
A man was arrested and his vehicle was seized for illegally discarding construction waste and other materials in Maceió, Brazil.
Something was dripping on us and everywhere there is still construction waste. The Milan arena, however, is a smaller topic than expected
Concerns have been raised about the safety and preparedness of the Italian arena for the upcoming ice hockey tournament at the Milan Olympics, with reports of unfinished work and construction debris present.
Director: 'It is pointless to waste money on that'
The construction director claims that investing in new studies to save ten iconic buildings in Copenhagen is a waste of money despite their high conservation value and resident support for preservation.
>Waste of money<: Director refuses to abandon demolition of high-rises
A construction director insists on demolishing ten iconic high-rises in Copenhagen despite their high preservation value and opposition from residents and architects.
Illegal dumping of construction debris for pipelines in Thessaloniki despite a €7 million contract for their management
Illegal dumping of construction debris has been reported in Thessaloniki, contravening a €7 million contract which specified proper management of waste.
Zagreb Greenlit for One of the Largest Projects
Zagreb has received approval for an Environmental Impact Study for the Waste Management Center, marking a pivotal step towards commencing its construction.
The ministry's opinion on the environmental impact study for the construction of Zagreb's CWMC, here’s what they say
The Ministry of Environmental Protection has positively assessed the environmental impact study for the Zagreb Waste Management Center, marking a significant step towards the project's realization and the submission of a request for a location permit.
How construction materials are made from sugar cane, bacteria, or beer waste
The article discusses the growing importance of sustainable construction materials made from unconventional sources like sugar cane, bacteria, and beer waste to minimize environmental impact.
You have dumped 568 thousand tons of rubble into the separating wall, the inspection criticizes the company. The company denies the fault.
The Czech Environmental Inspectorate has initiated proceedings against Ridera Bohemia for allegedly using construction waste instead of non-flammable material in a fire prevention wall at a coal dump site.
I earn more from my £24K dog poo side hustle than I do from my day job
Kyle Newby from Derbyshire has turned his side hustle of cleaning dog waste into a lucrative business, earning £24,000 a year and surpassing his income from construction.
The Lećevica Waste Management Center Threatening Drinking Water in Dalmatia Will Not Be Operational Until 2028
The Lećevica Waste Management Center in the Split-Dalmatia County, intended as the main landfill and waste processing facility for the region, is not expected to be completed before 2028, with its construction facing significant delays and controversies.
Innovative Construction: Reusable Supermarket
A new supermarket in Haimhausen is set to revolutionize construction practices by employing a cradle-to-cradle approach, aiming to reduce waste and promote sustainability in building materials.
Ogulin and Petrinja will be able to recycle construction materials from cultural heritage
The city of Ogulin has signed a contract to build a facility for collecting and reusing materials from the restoration of cultural and historical heritage, such as old bricks and stones, to reduce waste.
The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced legal action against Croatia over radioactive landfill
The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced plans to challenge the construction of a radioactive waste landfill on Trgovska Gora, including initiating international disputes or arbitration against Croatia.
BiH could sue Croatia over radioactive waste disposal near the border
Bosnia and Herzegovina plans to challenge the construction of a radioactive waste disposal site in Trgovska Gora, which could lead to an international dispute or arbitration against Croatia.
Markt Schwaben: Construction Waste Near School Worries Parents
A concerned father has raised alarms about potentially hazardous materials, possibly asbestos, stored near a school in Markt Schwaben, heightening parental anxiety about children's safety.
Not here. People march to protest against the construction of nuclear waste storage near their communities
Residents are protesting the proposed construction of nuclear waste storage facilities near their communities by organizing a march.
Hundreds of Detroit home demolition sites may have been filled with toxic dirt
Many home demolition sites in Detroit have been potentially backfilled with hazardous construction debris, posing a significant public health risk to local neighborhoods.