Millions of tons of plastic are trashed every year. But what if we used it to pave our roads?

Millions of tons of plastic are trashed every year. But what if we used it to pave our roads?

Roads in which waste plastic is melted down and mixed with paving materials are becoming more common around the world. Although for now they remain a niche technology, experts say the roads could become one of a diverse array of uses for discarded plastic.

Source : TED – Explore ideas worth spreading

June 21, 2021