NYC DOT Pilots Plastic Waste in Staten Island Asphalt Experiment
What happened
The New York City Department of Transportation launched a pilot experiment on two streets in Staten Island, using recycled plastic to substitute for virgin bitumen binder in asphalt. The test used 10,395 pounds of waste plastic, equivalent to over 214,000 single-use plastic bottles. The pilot demonstrated that the material cut carbon dioxide emissions by 16,128.2 pounds compared to a standard mix.
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Why it matters
The experiment addresses the high cost and carbon intensity associated with producing bitumen, an oil-based paving material. By substituting plastic waste, the pilot suggests a method for creating a lower-emission infrastructure material.
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Who's involved
- New York City Department of TransportationConducted the pilot experiment using recycled materials in Staten Island
- Staten IslandLocation where the pilot experiment was conducted
- New York CityCity where the Department of Transportation operates
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The entities involved
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New York City Department of Transportation
agency of the government of New York City, USA
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Staten Island
island in New York City, United States