AAPA’s executive director for Western and South Australia Peter Damen explains how changes to the international export market are driving the road industry towards circular economy practices.
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Council paves the way to greener roads
As more Australian councils look to recycled road products, Moreton Bay Regional Council is demonstrating leadership with substantial volumes of recycled product used in its resurfacing program.
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Wastewater steel slag found to enhance concrete strength
Researchers have shown how a by-product of steel manufacturing can be used to treat wastewater and make stronger concrete.
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Traffic test underway for crumb rubber asphalt mixes
Four different crumb rubber asphalt mixes have been laid for a trial on a 1.4 kilometre stretch of road in Melbourne's south east.
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City of Parramatta trials Reconophalt roads
City of Parramatta Council in NSW is trialling two innovative sustainable road solutions aimed at reducing waste materials and combatting heat.
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More rubber to hit roads
The first large-scale crumb rubber asphalt trial is in the works on an arterial road in Melbourne. If successful, it could allow the specification for use of recycled crumb rubber in asphalt applications.
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ATSE engineers examine ‘waste as resource’
Ahead of the inaugural World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering is investigating how technology can best address Australia’s waste ‘crisis.’
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Date announced for 2020 Australian Pavement Recycling and Stabilisation Conference
AustStab, the Australian Pavement Recycling and Stabilisation Association is turning 25 this year and has announced the date for its 2020 conference.
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The pros and cons of plastic
An Austroads report, written by Level 5 Design, reveals findings from a literature review and practical trials of recycled plastic in roads. The report calls for Australian and NZ road authorities to provide further guidance for the use of these materials.
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AAPA opens EOI for IKT 2020
Expressions of interest are open for the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association's 2020 integrated knowledge translation event.
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