Research at the University of Bath has shown waste plastic to be a viable partial replacement for sand in structural concrete, providing one possible solution for future sustainable construction ...

Americans consume 8.6 billion water bottles — every year. Of those, only 1 of 5 is recycled. Fortunately, a handful of MIT students have developed a solution to this problem, and it involves ...

Concrete samples containing up to 5% of the bacteria-treated plastic had virtually the same strength as traditional concrete, according to the study. "That 5% is really a big increase from what's been ...

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 ...

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 ...

The winter season can bring on a series of challenges: snow, ice and severely low temperatures. These challenges are even more significant for concrete contractors who are often forced to shorten ...

Concrete is a very durable material. Fine examples of its first structural use by the Romans are still standing, and concrete is now probably the most widely used building material in the world.