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Hawaii tests roads made from recycled plastics and fishing nets, finding no harmful microplastic release after 11 months.
Hawaii is testing roads made from recycled plastics and abandoned fishing nets to combat its plastic waste crisis.
Researchers found that pavement using repurposed polyethylene released no more harmful microplastics than standard asphalt after 11 months of use.
The project, backed by the state DOT, aims to reduce landfill use, cut waste transport costs, and address marine pollution.
Results presented at the American Chemical Society’s 2026 meeting support the use of recycled plastics in infrastructure as a sustainable solution for island communities.
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Hawai prueba carreteras hechas de plásticos reciclados y redes de pesca, sin encontrar ninguna liberación de microplásticos dañinos después de 11 meses.