{
  "id": 6004352,
  "title": "100% recycled glass foam supports added lanes on Arizona's I-17",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/100-recycled-glass-foam-supports-added-lanes-on-arizonas-i-17",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-06T15:55:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2024-arizona-used-foam-made-from-100-recycled-glass-at-19-sites-while-widening-23-miles-of-i-17-the-lightweight-fill-helped-culverts-built-for-two-lanes-support-added-lanes/articleshow/133842120.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a groundbreaking interstate expansion project in Arizona, engineers harnessed recycled glass aggregate as a revolutionary structural fill. This eco-friendly innovation not only provided lightweight support for drainage culverts but also showcased impressive compressive strength. Utilizing foam glass from recycled bottles minimized the need for expensive culvert replacements and significantly…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}