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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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The 'quiet' highways in Arizona use ground up tires in their asphalt mix. Doesn't hold up to freezing conditions tho.