In 2023, Australia's Sydney put 120,000 glass jars and 200 tonnes of old asphalt on Clarence Street. 1 year later, its program recycled 670,000 glass jars into asphalt across the city

Road construction does not have to rely entirely on new materials. By finding practical ways to reuse materials that would otherwise become waste, cities can reduce landfill and support more circular approaches to infrastructure. Sydney is using this idea in its road renewal work, combining recycled materials with new asphalt to resurface streets while maintaining the quality needed for heavy traffic.

Recycled Materials Used on Clarence Street