Abstract:Solid waste, of which plastic waste is a significant part, is plentiful and often gets thrown away without being properly processed into a usable resource. Municipal plastic garbage disposal has increased dramatically, particularly in metropolitan areas, and this has a negative effect on the aesthetic quality of the environment. As a binding agent, plastic proved to be quite useful pliable asphalt mixtures made from bitumen. By limiting fracture formation and decreasing rainfall penetration, this effective st… Show more
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