Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads

Hawaii researchers are innovatively repurposing ocean plastic and discarded fishing nets by incorporating them into asphalt for road construction, demonstrating an eco-friendly alternative that does not release additional plastic particles compared to traditional asphalt. This initiative presents a promising approach to addressing marine debris while enhancing infrastructure sustainability.

React to this article

Share this article

Related Articles

PolicyAug 27

Costa Rica to require wildlife crossings for roads when they impact fauna

PolicyAug 27

Australia’s 30×30 conservation promise matters a lot, but how it’s achieved is key (commentary)

PolicyAug 27

13 peccaries sail home to heal a Costa Rican forest

PolicyAug 27

More than 380 coastal World Heritage Sites may face climate risks, new data shows