(Photo: Chiang Mai University)
Plastic is primarily composed of high-carbon fossil fuels, with annual carbon emissions equivalent to 600 coal-fired power plants. Due to its resistance to natural decomposition, recycling and reuse have become critical issues. In recent years, the Thai government has successfully developed a new technology that incorporates waste plastic into asphalt for road paving. This not only enhances durability but also reportedly reduces 5 tonnes of plastic waste for every kilometer paved.
