Potholes are a familiar problem for road users, damaging vehicles, slowing traffic and creating hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. Repairing them usually involves asphalt-based mixtures, but these materials can be expensive, and poorly executed patches may deteriorate under repeated traffic loads and exposure to water. Researchers have been exploring whether discarded plastic can offer an alternative, tackling road maintenance and plastic waste at the same time.
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