Popular NYC neighborhood breathes easy as asphalt factory closes, ending ‘Greenpoint Stink’
Residents finally had a chance to breathe easier this weekend after the Greenpoint Asphalt Recycling Center shut down its operations, which were notorious for releasing foul-smelling fumes. The closure occurred after the facility failed to meet a state-mandated deadline to raise its smokestack. While this might be a temporary measure, locals in northern Brooklyn and […]
Residents criticize NYC asphalt plant for harmful fumes entering their homes: ‘We’re all getting sick’
Residents Complain About Smoke from Asphalt Factory More than 100 residents from the Queens-Brooklyn waterfront area expressed their concerns about a city-contracted asphalt recycling factory during a tense meeting. Locals reported that the factory, situated in Long Island City since 2011, has emitted smoke resembling “burning rubber.” This issue has led to complaints about air […]
Researchers convert cigarette butts into more durable asphalt for road construction
Cigarette butts are the most littered item globally, with an astonishing 4.5 trillion discarded yearly. This staggering amount could potentially double by 2025 as e-cigarette usage rises. These tiny, toxic remnants pollute streets, beaches, and waterways, taking years to decompose. However, a new approach may be on the horizon. Researchers from the University of Granada […]
Sumeshini Subramaniam: Creating Inroads in Environmental Protection with Her Revolutionary Green Asphalt Plastic Road
witnessing firsthand the devastating effects of plastic pollution and environmental neglect on her community as a young Malaysian girl; Sumeshini SubramaniamThe founders of Renergy Bumi hijau decided they wanted to have a lasting impact on the environment through plastic waste innovation and sustainable urban development. Today, she is one of less than 20 registered professional […]