Hawaiian researchers turn plastic waste into roads
Julia Rock-Torcivia
A research project in Hawaii is turning recycled plastic waste into asphalt, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of marine debris and improve the state’s infrastructure. The program, called Nets-to-Roads, is run by Hawaii Pacific University’s Center for Marine Debris Research (CMDR). The CMDR pulls approximately 200 tons of plastic from the ocean each year,… The post Hawaiian researchers turn plastic waste into roads appeared first on Research & Development World .