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Recycled Road Pavement

Naji Khoury's 'Plastisoil' Turns Water Bottles into Walkways

— November 23, 2010 — Eco
No, these Temple University students are not making hamburgers, they are in fact working to develop Naji Khoury's 'Plastisoil.' Made by combining soil and the environment's enemy, plastic water bottles, this sustainable mixture provides an eco-friendly solution to constructing bike paths, driveways, parking lots and the like.

The assistant professor has been working on this project out of the Philadelphia college on a process that involves pulverizing polyethylene terephthalate, before mixing it in with dirt and a courser compound, and then heating it. In addition to its respectable recycled nature, Naji Khoury's 'Plastisoil' also allows rainwater to travel through the material and reach the earth below, lessening the effects of polluting runoff.
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Road Pavement - Plastisoil provides an eco-friendly solution to constructing bike paths, driveways, parking lots, and more by combining soil and plastic water bottles.
2. Sustainable Construction Materials - The use of Plastisoil showcases the potential for incorporating recycled materials into building projects, reducing waste and promoting environmental sustainability.
3. Water Management Solutions - Plastisoil's ability to allow rainwater to travel through the material and reach the earth below presents opportunities for innovative solutions in managing water runoff and reducing polluting effects.
Industry Implications
1. Construction and Infrastructure - The application of Plastisoil in building bike paths, driveways, and parking lots opens up opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly construction practices.
2. Environmental Services - The development and use of Plastisoil highlight the demand for sustainable solutions in waste management and environmental preservation.
3. Plastics and Recycling - Plastisoil's integration of plastic water bottles as a key component exemplifies the potential for inventive recycling methods and circular economy practices.
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