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 ...

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 ...

A new project in Pennsylvania will transform hard-to-recycle plastic — actually all types of resin — into a sandlike concrete additive. Equipment is arriving at a 14,000-square-foot facility in York, ...

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 ...

Imagine concrete that’s two-thirds granulated plastic, but is as strong as the stuff currently in use. Architect/engineer Henry Miller figured out how to make it, not just on paper, but in a couple of ...

Turn plastic eclipse pots into beautiful cement planters! A step-by-step DIY tutorial for durable and stylish garden pots.

Sturdy pots and planters that look nice are some of the costlier elements of expanding your houseplant or garden collection. But you don’t have to settle for cheap plastic pots or drop a fortune on ...

The promise of plastic cars has been discussed, dissected and hyped for decades in the Sunday supplements, and depending on your point of view, has (1) almost made it, or (2) made it. The introduction ...