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  • Civil Engineering

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  • Asian economic growth has led to increased plastic waste, straining municipal solid waste management systems.
  • A significant portion of this waste is single-use plastic, demanding innovative disposal and utilization strategies.
  • Plastic road technology emerges as a potential solution for managing plastic waste and improving infrastructure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current findings and potential implementation of plastic-modified asphalt in Asian countries.
  • To assess the environmental and human health impacts of using plastic in asphalt pavements.
  • To evaluate the viability of plastic asphalt as a sustainable green technology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on plastic-modified asphalt in Asia.
  • Analysis of data from laboratory experiments and large-scale construction projects.
  • Examination of environmental and health risk assessments related to plastic road implementation.

Main Results:

  • Plastic road technology shows varying levels of adoption across 32 Asian countries, from research to construction.
  • Potential benefits include plastic waste reduction, enhanced asphalt properties, and cost savings.
  • Concerns remain regarding environmental and health impacts, quality control, and long-term performance.

Conclusions:

  • Plastic-modified asphalt presents a promising avenue for waste reduction and infrastructure development in Asia.
  • Comprehensive environmental, health, and performance assessments are crucial for its sustainable implementation.
  • Further research is needed to establish robust guidelines and standards for plastic asphalt roads.