Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads

ScienceDaily
Jun 28, 2026, 2:53 am70 ptsTrending
Hawaii researchers are giving old fishing nets and recycled plastic a second life by mixing them into asphalt roads. Early tests found these roads didn't release more plastic particles than standard pavement, with tire wear overwhelming any plastic signal from the recycled material. If future studies confirm…

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