Could recycled roads pave way to a circular future?

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Construction materials giant Tarmac has this week unveiled a new asphalt mix made from waste rubber

A new innovation to slash waste and accelerate the development of a circular economy hit the road this week, with the launch of a new asphalt made from recycled tyres. The rubberised asphalt was created...

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