A Circular Milestone
This project marks a historical milestone in the country and in the world in terms of showcasing the circular economy in action.
David Zamora
Commercial Director, Pedregal
Globalvia chose RESIN8® to enrich one of Costa Rica’s busiest highways with recycled content that also extends pavement life. RESIN8® asphalt additive is a cost-effective drop-in solution to divert plastics from landfill and embed it into pavement that can be recycled into new asphalt roadways at end of life.
PROJECT STUDY
PROJECT STUDY
- Globalvia Route 27
PROJECT INFORMATION
Developer
Globalvia
Manufacturer
Pedregal
RESIN8™ selected
RESIN8® Asphalt Additive
Product ENRICHED
Asphalt Mix
Location
route 27
CONTRACTOR
CONSULT ENGINEERS
Asphalt products enriched with RESIN8® recycled content test within the required MOPT specifications.
PLASTICS REPURPOSED
MIXED PLASTIC WASTE DIVERTED from landfill, incineration, and the environment
Total
1 360 kg
RESIN8® recycled content
EQUIVALENT TO
54 500 plastic bottles
@ 25g per empty bottle
