How plastic bottles saved from the seas in the Caribbean are transformed into incredible roads?
Ecological transformation: plastic bottles become roads in the Caribbean An ecological initiative to protect Utila’s biodiversity The island of Utila, located in the Caribbean Sea, has implemented an exemplary strategy to combat plastic pollution, particularly with bottles threatening its crystal clear waters. Every year, millions of bottles wash up on its shores. Today, this waste finds a second life by becoming a component of the asphalt used for the island’s roads. This approach has a double benefit: it reduces marine pollution and provides a less expensive construction material for local infrastructure. A sustainable and economical alternative to traditional coatings Roads made from recycled plastic on the island of Utila represent a model of increased sustainability combined with reduced production costs. By recovering plastic bottles and…