# Recycled Road Pavement Naji Khoury's 'Plastisoil' Turns Water Bottles into Walkways By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naji-khoury-s-plastisoil References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/palstisoil-pervious-concrete-made-from-bottles/17000/) & [temple.edu](http://www.temple.edu/engineering/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Review_fall2010_khoury.pdf) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-strip-cutter), this [sustainable mixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-brick) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/know-new-plastic), Naji Khoury's 'Plastisoil' also allows rainwater to travel through the material and reach the earth below, lessening the effects of polluting runoff. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **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. - **Sustainable Construction Materials:** The use of Plastisoil showcases the potential for incorporating recycled materials into building projects, reducing waste and promoting environmental sustainability. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **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. - **Environmental Services:** The development and use of Plastisoil highlight the demand for sustainable solutions in waste management and environmental preservation. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plaex-building-systems-inc.md) - [3D-Printed Filament Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyformer.md) - [Plant-Based Plastic Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pet-bottle.md) - [Waste-Transformed Biomaterials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis.md) - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md) - [Recycled Plastic Waste Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igusbike.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Recycled Plastic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bristol-plastic-factory.md)