Pilot project uses waste plastic in bitumen for national highway

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A pilot section of National Highway 44 in Jhansi has been laid using bitumen mixed with waste plastic. The technology, endorsed by Minister Nitin Gadkari, was developed by IIT researchers. Officials involved state this method could reduce conventional bitumen use by approximately 4%. This reduction is significant as India largely relies on imports to meet its bitumen demand.

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