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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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If they can't reuse it 100%, then it shouldn't be considered, obviously. If it adds more microplastic to the environment, then it's bad, obviously. But we have a shitload of plastic waste and if we can find some reusable way to put it to use, that would be preferred.