Learn About Asphalt Recycling with this Infographic

One of the environmental advantages of asphalt is the ability to recycle asphalt materials and re-use them. Here is an infographic from Better Roads Magazine about recycling asphalt roofing tiles in the US. The numbers are huge!

• Over 12.5 billion square feet of asphalt shingles are produced each year in the US - enough to put a roof over 5 million homes
• The shingle roof of an average US home can supply enough asphalt to pave 200 feet of a 2-lane highway.
• Recycling asphalt shingles could keep 11 million tons of waste away from landfills.

 

 

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Do you know how asphalt is made?

How it's Made is a great TV series! In this episode they take a look at hot mix asphalt and show you all the components and the process, from quarry to road. So if you ever wondered how they make the product that covers most of the roads in North America - here it is..

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How Big is the Carbon Footprint of Asphalt?

Environmental awareness is on the rise and many transportation officials are striving to make their practices and policies greener or more sustainable. But how do you measure the greenness of a pavement?

It’s all about the carbon — how, when, and whether it is counted in a calculation.

This paper has examined greenhouse gas production of asphalt and concrete pavements.

The tools employed in these analyses are based on published materials from ISO 14040, VicRoads, and the Ministry
of Transportation for Ontario.

In every case, the analyses show clearly that asphalt has a far lower
carbon footprint.

This means that asphalt pavements are the more sustainable choice. When it comes to
roads, black is green, now and for the future.


The Carbon Footprint of Asphalt
source:Ontario Hot Mix Producers Association

Road Readie Paving has a commitment to customer satisfaction through quality workmanship, at a competitive price. Specializing in commercial, industrial, and residential asphalt projects, there are no jobs Road Readie Paving cannot do. With over 30 years of experience serving the Barrie and Simcoe area, Road Readie Paving has built a reputation second to none. Call us today.  705-719-0074