The Economic Times

In Burgundy, France, 17,000 tonnes of discarded foundry sand went beneath RN 80; two years later, tests found good road strength and no environmental impact

In Burgundy, France, engineers have made strides in sustainable construction by incorporating about 17,000 tons of foundry sand waste into a highway project. This initiative sought to assess the safety and efficiency of using recycled materials in roadwork. Over two years of observation, the highway demonstrated commendable structural integrity with no adverse environmental effects, emphasizing a notable shift towards utilizing industrial waste and easing landfill burdens for sustainable practices.