Baltimore turned waste glass into road surfaces on at least 17 streets; the crushed glass made the pavement sparkle under sunlight and streetlights

Baltimore turned waste glass into road surfaces on at least 17 streets; the crushed glass made the pavement sparkle under sunlight and streetlights | World News

At least 17 streets in Baltimore were paved with recycled glass, creating road surfaces that could sparkle when sunlight or streetlights hit them. Baltimore’s approach is part of a broader practice of using crushed waste glass in asphalt mixes. Properly processed glass can replace some of the conventional aggregate used in road construction.Wearing surfaces containing…

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