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Why We Are Here => Water Cooler => Topic started by: rcjordan on February 03, 2021, 07:11:58 PM

Title: British Company That Uses Waste Plastic To Pave Roads Bringing Process To U.S.
Post by: rcjordan on February 03, 2021, 07:11:58 PM
The company says its process of turning waste plastic into an asphalt additive can help keep plastic out of landfills and incinerators and create stronger streets, all at reduced costs.


https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkart/2021/02/03/british-company-that-uses-waste-plastic-to-pave-roads-bringing-process-to-us/
Title: Re: British Company That Uses Waste Plastic To Pave Roads Bringing Process To U.S.
Post by: BoL on February 03, 2021, 07:38:26 PM
Sounds like a win-win. Based in Lockerbie a bit down the road from me. Great piece, love seeing some ingenuity like this to solve two problems with one solution.
Title: Re: British Company That Uses Waste Plastic To Pave Roads Bringing Process To U.S.
Post by: Rumbas on February 04, 2021, 10:15:06 AM
Got me thinking about a company transforming plastic into fuel and gas. Afaik they can use the plastic and turn 80% of it into to gas for cars etc.
https://quantafuel.com/the-technology/
Title: Re: British Company That Uses Waste Plastic To Pave Roads Bringing Process To U.S.
Post by: Charles50 on February 04, 2021, 02:51:54 PM
That's a great idea. It's great because U.S roads are in a horrible state and this not only improves them, but also is eco-friendly. Who knows if this doesn't become more common? More eco-friendly roads that make use of waste? Excellent!
Title: Re: British Company That Uses Waste Plastic To Pave Roads Bringing Process To U.S.
Post by: Rupert on February 04, 2021, 05:41:15 PM
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Title: Re: British Company That Uses Waste Plastic To Pave Roads Bringing Process To U.S.
Post by: rcjordan on February 04, 2021, 08:05:05 PM
Kenyan woman finds a way to recycle plastic waste into bricks that are stronger than concrete

https://news.yahoo.com/kenyan-woman-finds-way-recycle-053411779.html