Durham County Council is doing its bit to reduce plastic pollution whilst making the county’s roads smoother and safer, for longer.
In the course of last year’s resurfacing programme, the local authority covered more than 126,000 square metres of road with a sustainable asphalt solution.
The solution, which is mixed with recycled single-use plastic waste and rubber from vehicle tyres, reduces the volume of newly mined aggregates, with locally sourced tyres used.
Cllr John Shuttleworth, cabinet member for highways, rural communities and community safety, said: “This is a fantastic initiative.
Source: Aycliffe Today
