Each year the USA generates over 300 million waste automotive tires. That’s one tire per person per year. And each year an estimated 650,000 tons of inert tire dust from tire wear enters the environment. According to the US EPA, recyclers grind 85 to 90% of the waste tires into shreds. About half of these recycled tires are burned as tire-derived fuel, TDF, which has 25% more BTU’s per ton than coal. Mechanical Concrete® is the first, widely applied, economical reuse for large quantities of waste tires.
The construction of low-traffic roads using old tires is an innovative solution that addresses both waste tire disposal and sustainable road construction. By repurposing old tires, we can create roads that offer environmental benefits, cost-effectiveness, and increased safety. This article explores the topic, highlighting the benefits, challenges, implementation process, environmental impact, cost-effectiveness, and safety measures associated with using old tires in road construction.
Disposing of old tires poses environmental challenges, as they are non-biodegradable and occupy valuable landfill space. Improper tire disposal can lead to health and environmental hazards.
It is durable, cheap in execution, and quickly implemented.
Even if you just make a road out of crushed stone (for example, to a dacha or a village), it will serve for a long time, because. rubble will not spread
Benefits of Using Old Tires for Road Construction
- Environmental Benefits: Reduces waste in landfills and the need for virgin materials.
- Cost-effectiveness: Lower material costs and reduced long-term maintenance expenses.
- Increased Safety: Better traction, impact absorption, and noise reduction.
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