Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Salt Lake Builds Roads Partially with Recycled Plastic
Imagine roads that are made with plastic trash!
That's what Salt Lake is trying now.
They're using a special machine to crush plastic waste into tiny pieces.
These pieces get mixed with the stuff they use to build roads, called bitumen.
Plastic roads might last longer because water can't get in and damage them.
It takes a bit longer for these roads to settle before cars can drive on them.
This is a trial to see if they can use this method everywhere, and it's also cheaper because they are recycling plastic waste.
Plus, it helps keep the environment clean!
Salt Lake is building roads using recycled plastic chips for the first time.
The project utilizes plastic waste collected from the ward, processed by a crusher machine.
Plastic roads are expected to last longer than traditional bitumen roads, but require more settling time.
The project aims to replicate the technology across the township if successful.
The initiative saves money by using local waste and reducing landfill transport costs.
- Who
- Local authorities, contractors, and residents of Salt Lake.
- What
- Salt Lake is constructing roads using recycled plastic.
- When
- The project is underway, starting with a pilot program after a plastic crusher machine was purchased on World Environment Day last year.
- Where
- The roads are being built around CA Market in Salt Lake, India.
- Why
- To create more durable roads, reduce waste, and potentially save money on road maintenance.
Challenges
Benefits
Waste Segregation
Challenges
Some residents do not segregate their waste.
Benefits
NA
- Location
- Salt Lake, India
- Plastic Source
- Recycled waste from the ward
- Plastic Crusher Cost
- Rs 4,74,000 from MLA fund
- Plastic Road Settling Time
- 30 hours
- Funding for road repairs
- Rs 1.7 crore