Another unusual first have graced the streets of Vancouver, with the addition of  “blue box recycled plastics as asphalt mix on the city’s roads. “ Vancouver is now adding “old plastic milk jugs, yogurt containers, and other post-consumer recyclable material”  which will be ground up into wax and added into asphalt mix, which eventually ends up in the road.

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This addition will not only allow the city to apply asphalt in cool days (days that are truly uncommon in a city like Vancouver), but it will also result in significant savings. 20% less fuel will be used to operate asphalt plants because of the decrease in need. This material is also as as strong and durable as the current mix, which reduces any safety complaints that may be raised.

Vancouver truly is a leading city in environmental sustainability. With yet another innovative way to both reduce cost and decrease fuel consumption, Vancouver’s economic footprint is slowly declining. These methods should definitely be supported and more innovative ideas must be implemented for Vancouver to continue its trek towards a greener future.

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