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Austroads spotlight on recycled plastics in asphalt

Written by dev on . Posted in All News, Processing / Manufacturing.

Austroads has released the first report from a project examining the use of road-grade recycled plastics in asphalt pavements.

Ross Guppy, Austroads.

Austroads Transport Infrastructure Program Manager Ross Guppy said the project was investigating the most suitable types of plastics for this use.

It would also develop new tests and methods to ascertain if their addition into asphalt could produce detrimental effects for the environment, the health. . .

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Push for plastics recycling industry

Written by dev on . Posted in All News, Processing / Manufacturing.

The Federal and State governments have committed money towards assessing the viability of a plastics recycling industry in Far North Queensland.

Regional Development Australia will receive $150,000 in funding from the Federal Government and $50,000 from the State Government as part of the project.

Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch said the funding signalled the Morrison Government’s commitment to establishing new recycling infrastructure in rural and regional Australia that would see numerous economic and environmental benefits for the region.

“This funding recognises our need to build diverse industries beyond tourism while creating new jobs for Far North Queensland. . .

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