In 1970, Fullerton paved a 600-foot California street with crushed waste glass; 2 years later, the EPA found the unusual recycled road was still in good condition – FinSiddhi

In 1970, Fullerton paved a 600-foot California street with crushed waste glass; 2 years later, the EPA found the unusual recycled road was still in good condition

In a pioneering effort in 1970, researchers in Fullerton, California, incorporated crushed waste glass into road asphalt to tackle the rising issue of waste glass in urban areas. They created a 600-foot stretch of road containing 63% glass, which initially demonstrated positive performance despite encountering some surface problems after a year. This innovative project showcased a promising avenue for recycling glass waste in future paving techniques.
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