Dive summary:

• Old plastics will be used in Vancouver to make a new asphalt mix for roads throughout British Columbia.
• The wax-like material will be composed of about 1% recycled plastic and will help reduce the viscosity when the asphalt is laid, making it easier and more versatile.
• The process requires 20% less fuel but is more expensive, over time the process is expected to produce savings.

From the article:

Drivers in Vancouver will soon be running their cars over their own recycled plastics.

City officials say the plastic materials will be used in a wax-like, cutting-edge asphalt mix that will comprise about one per cent of the asphalt batch for Vancouver roads in British Columbia (B.C.).

The custom mix helps reduce viscosity when laying the asphalt, officials say. Although it’s a more expensive process, the special mix uses 20 per cent less fuel, and is expected to produce savings over time. ...