{
  "id": 6276120,
  "title": "New York bridge project uses recycled glass concrete to cut waste and CO2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/new-york-bridge-project-uses-recycled-glass-concrete-to-cut-waste-and",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-08T11:14:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2024-new-york-began-a-21-2-million-bridge-replacement-project-using-recycled-glass-concrete-the-pilot-is-expected-to-divert-106-tons-of-glass-and-prevent-over-72-tons-of-co2-emissions/articleshow/133916331.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A New York bridge initiative is making headlines by incorporating recycled glass into its concrete mix. This project effectively diverts waste glass from landfills, significantly cutting down on carbon emissions. By transforming unwanted glass into a sustainable alternative for cement, this pilot demonstrates forward-thinking in construction materials. The expected completion of the project,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}