USE OF WASTE PLASTIC IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN INDIA

Abstract

In India plastic consumes an estimated 28.5 million tonnes, as per this June 2022 report of Down to Earth. Additionally, according to industry body FICCI, 43 per cent of India’s plastics are used in packaging and are single-use plastic. Consequently almost 80 percent of total plastic produced in India is discarded. Some of it is either burnt leading to air pollution, ends up in landfills or clogs drains. It chokes animals who eat plastic bags, etc. Plastics found in fields blocks germination and prevent rainwater absorption. Besides improving environment sustainability, roads made by Plastics are found more durable and cost-effective. Plastic and bitumen bond well together because both are petroleum products. This combination enhances the road’s ability to carry weight, as well as its life. The roads also show greater resistance to damages caused by heavy rains. Particularly in India in metropolitan cities seen that use of plastic is increased day by day, but due to lac of waste management we used waste plastic in road construction. It is cheaper in rate also.