The Economic Times

In 2018, Melbourne put 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles and 4,500 used printer cartridges into a road; 250 tonnes of recycled asphalt showed 60% better fatigue resistance

In 2018, Melbourne tested a road with an unusual ingredient list: 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles and 4,500 used printer cartridges. About 250 tonnes of recycled asphalt went into the project. The result was more than a clever way to reuse waste. The recycled mix showed 60% better fatigue resistance, suggesting discarded materials could help build tougher roads.