This infographic from Hometown Roofing Contractors displays statistics on recycled shingles. Old roof tiles that are no longer fit for rooftops can be recycled into asphalt to pave roads. Shingles are often sent to landfills, creating up to 22 billion pounds of waste a year.
According to the infographic, 80% of all homes in the United States have asphalt shingles. The tiles from just one home can provide enough asphalt to pave 200 feet of a two lane freeway. The recycled shingles infographic also examines different benefits of this practice and notes the different states that have these recycling programs. It is very action-oriented and lists things home owners can do to turn their roofing into a road.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Roof Recycling
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new technologies and processes for efficiently recycling old roof tiles into asphalt for road paving.
- Reduce Landfill Waste
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable solutions to divert shingles from landfills, helping to reduce the 22 billion pounds of waste generated annually.
- State-level Recycling Programs
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with governments and local industries to establish and expand recycling programs for shingles at the state level.
Where This Applies
- Roofing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable materials and practices into the roofing industry to promote recyclability and reduce waste.
- Asphalt
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate asphalt production processes to incorporate more recycled materials, such as old roof shingles, reducing environmental impact.
- Waste Management
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced waste management systems to efficiently handle and repurpose shingles, creating a circular economy for roofing materials.
