Project Runway: Second life for waste plastics and old tires
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Columbia, Missouri, United States
Source: Mizzou Engineering
Researchers at the Mizzou Asphalt Pavement and Innovation Lab are investigating the potential of using post-consumer materials, such as waste plastics and ground tire rubber, to create more durable and environmentally friendly airfield pavements. This project aims to enhance the sustainability of asphalt surfaces used in airports, which are subject to heavier loads than highways.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Road, Airport, Government
- Location
- Columbia, Missouri, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Mizzou Engineering
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Researchers at the Mizzou Asphalt Pavement and Innovation Lab are investigating the potential of using post-consumer materials, such as waste plastics and ground tire rubber, to create more durable and environmentally friendly airfield pavements. This project aims to enhance the sustainability of asphalt surfaces used in airports, which are subject to heavier loads than highways. |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Missouri |
City | Columbia |
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Source | Mizzou Engineering |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Road, Airport, Government |
Article published date | 2025-04-25 |
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