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conventional material, the plastic ones have better GROUP
longevity, water resistance and require less maintenance. Innovation is life
Interestingly Despite the state government’s notification
making it mandatory for its public works department Why is the
(PWD) and civic bodies to use plastic waste for tar roads,
the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said it largest selling brand
will first undertake a study to check how effective the of Compressed
method is. Experts say that plastic roads can rid the city
of potholes and regular wear and tear, especially during Air Dryers?
the rains.VP Chithore, chief engineer (roads) BMC, said:
“I have no idea about any such circular form the state
about using plastic for roads. The BMC is not planning
anything as such as of now. We will have to study it before
we decide anything.”
In 2014, BMC’s G/North ward had used plastic to build a
road. Sharad Ughade, the then ward officer, said, “The
experiment was a success and the road is still intact.”
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A BMC official, who was formerly with the BMC’s road 17 – 34,000 m 3 /hr
department, said, “The Central circular came to the Desiccant Dryer
17 – 8,500 m 3 /hr
civic body in 2016, but till date nothing concrete has
taken place. The percentage of bitumen in the total road
material is 7%. Plastic can replace 3% to 4 % of bitumen.
The small percentage of plastic in road construction does
not make any difference as storing plastic is costly.”
Bitumen is a bonding agent which binds the tar with
crushed stones/gravel and is then used for laying the road.
The official further added, “We have not yet formed any
policy. For making the mix of bitumen, stones and plastic, Compressed Air and Gas Dryers
we need to do modifications in the plant (private or BMC • Made to international standards
owned).” • Incorporating cutting-edge technology
• Energy saving
Bangalore to follow
• Eco-friendly
Following the wrath of citizen for the poor roads in city • Low maintenance cost
BBMP The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike is trying • Significant saving in the long run
out something called micro-surfacing, which makes roads • Highest number of units sold in India
waterproof. And Cubbon Road has been chosen for the
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