TMI BlogROADS FROM PLASTIC WASTE – A SMART SOLUTION TO PLASTIC POLLUTION.X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ROADS FROM PLASTIC WASTE – A SMART SOLUTION TO PLASTIC POLLUTION. X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... he Idea? Plastic waste-like bags, wrappers, and packaging-can be melted and mixed with coal tar and stone grits to build stronger, more durable roads. This not only reuses non-biodegradable waste but also improves road quality. ♻️ Why Use Plastic in Roads? * Reduces Plastic Waste: Helps solve the growing problem of plastic pollution. * Improves Road Durability: Plastic makes roa ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ds more flexible and less prone to cracks. * Cost-Effective: Reduces the amount of bitumen (coal tar) needed, cutting construction costs. * Weather-Resistant: Better resistance to water damage, especially during monsoons. * Eco-Friendly: A sustainable alternative to dumping or burning plastic waste. 🧪 What Goes into It? * Plastic Waste: Clean and shredded LDPE, HDPE, PET, polystyr ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ene, polypropylene. * Coal Tar / Bitumen: Traditional binding agent in road construction. * Grit / Aggregates: Crushed stones and gravel used for strength and structure. 🏗️ How Is It Done? * Plastic Waste Collection & Shredding * Heating Plastic (About 160-170°C) Until It Melts * Mixing Melted Plastic with Hot Bitumen * Adding the Mix to Stone Grit and Laying the Ro ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ad ✅ Benefits of Plastic Roads Advantage Details 🛣️ Durability Less cracking and potholes 💰 Cost Saving Less bitumen needed 🌱 Environmental Reduces landfills and pollution 🌧️ Weather Resistance Withstands water stagnation 🔥 Higher Melting Point Suitable for hot climates ⚠️ Challenges * Proper segregation and c ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... leaning of plastic is essential. * Harmful gases may be emitted if plastic is overheated. * Not all types of plastic are suitable. 🌟 Where Is It Being Used? * India: Over 40,000 km of plastic roads, especially in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. * Other countries: Trials and pilot projects in the UK, Netherlands, and Indonesia. 🧠 Conclusion Plastic roads are an in ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... novative way to reuse waste while improving infrastructure. They're not the ultimate answer to plastic pollution, but they're a big step forward-turning trash into treasure.
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