DPWH to use plastic bottles in road projects

DPWH to use PET bottle waste in road projects; Greenpeace says it's not safe

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has approved the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle waste in future road projects, but an advocacy group warned that it might only cause harm to the environment.

DPWH to use plastic bottles in road projects

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has approved the use of plastic waste as an additive to enhance stability and extend the lifespan of asphalt-paved roads. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Monday signed a Department Order (DO) on the standard specification for the use of another plastic waste material dubbed as Item 310 (19) or the bituminous concrete surface course with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plas…

Dating basura, magiging kalsada: DPWH to use PET bottle waste in road projects

May plastic bottle pa rin sa kalsada--pero hindi na pakalat-kalat.

DPWH TO USE PLASTIC BOTTLE WASTE AS ROAD ADDITIVE

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to building resilient and sustainable infrastructure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has approved the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle waste as an additive to enhance stability and extend the lifespan of asphalt-paved national roads.Building on the 2024 initiative of using Low-Density Polythylene (LDPE) plastic bag waste in road construction, DPWH …

DPWH to Use Plastic Bottle Waste in Road Projects: “Dating basura, magiging kalsada”

DPWH to Use Plastic Bottle Waste in Road Projects The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is planning to use plastic bottle waste in road projects.  Recently, the department is taking a smart step to help both the environment and road development in the Philippines. The agency announced that used plastic bottles will now ... Read more The post DPWH to Use Plastic Bottle Waste in Road Projects: “Dating basura, magiging kalsada”  appear…