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Infusing asphalt with plastic could help roads last longer and resist cracking under heat
(theconversation.com)
this post was submitted on 10 Feb 2026
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Mixing it with a binder, effectively embedding it into a semi buried rock a seems like a slightly safer option than letting it sit out in the sun to be broken down by UV.
Not sure there are any “safe” options tbh but I’d rather it serve some purpose if it’s just going to break down either way, for sure.