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Plastic roads
The Ladakh administration has decided to build roads with growing plastic waste to preserve ecology and reduce the carbon footprint in the Himalayan region.
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10% of plastic waste
The official order passed regarding this initiative was taken by the Administrative Secretary of the PWD Department of Ladakh. It states that it is mandatory to make use of at least 10% of plastic waste for road construction in Ladakh.
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Environment friendly
The goal is to dispose of the tons of plastic waste left behind by tourists over the years. Roads built using plastic also tend to last longer and have better durability as compared to traditional asphalt concrete roads, cutting down the cost of maintenance. They also have the ability to withstand water and have a smoother surface.
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Central Road Research Institute
At least 10 percent of roads will be built of plastic for which the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) will lead the training process. The order also stated that the department is required to ensure the shredding of plastic by machines in Leh and Kargil and use it in the construction of roads as well.
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Training begun
The Ladakh administration has also initiated training for local engineers and scientists from Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi. A team of 5 principal scientists from the Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi has already been tasked with holding training sessions with local engineers, according to an official.
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703km of National Highways
Until now, the country has almost 33,700 km of plastic roadways, which means that almost every kilometer of road uses at least 1 million plastic bags. However, as of 2021, only 703 kilometers of National Highways were constructed using plastic roads.
Article Credits: ET News
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