The use of plastic waste in road construction in South Africa
Grant holder: Mr G Mturi
Institution: CSIR
Grant: CSIR/IU/WRIU/2018/021
Duration: 1 March 2019 to 31 May 2020
Status: Complete
Project outline: There are many focus areas in road construction where waste plastic technology can be implemented. The aim of this demonstration project is to facilitate a relatively rapid implementation of existing international technologies under the constraints of limited financial resources, i.e. identify where maximum impact can be achieved (using significant amounts of low value plastic) within a short time frame, using minimum research efforts towards “new” technology.
| » | Briefing note: Mokoena, R. (2024). The use of plastic waste in road construction in South Africa. Case study 3: Demonstration section of the wet modification process. Phase 1: Construction of earthworks and pavement layers. CSIR: Pretoria. |
| » | Briefing note: Rampersad, A. (2024). The use of plastic waste in road construction in South Africa. Case Study 3: Demonstration section of the wet modification process. Phase 2: Asphalt production and construction. CSIR: Pretoria. |
| » | Briefing note: Smit, M. (2024). The use of plastic waste in road construction in South Africa. Case study 3: Demonstration section of the wet modification process. Phase 3: Heavy Vehicle Simulator testing. CSIR: Pretoria. |
| » | Publication: O’Connell, J., Mturi, G., Simelane, M. (2024). The dry modification method for incorporating polyolefin plastic waste in asphalt: International experiences and opportunity for implementation in South Africa. Sustainability Handbook, 8:166-175. |
| » | Publication: Godfrey, L., Sithole, B., John, M. J., Mturi, G., Muniyasamy, S. (2022). Transitioning to a Circular Economy in South Africa: The Role of Innovation in Driving Greater Waste Valorization. Circular Economy and Waste Valorisation, Ed. 1, 153-176. |
| » | Publication: CSIR (2021). The road to sustainability: The use of waste materials in South African road construction. Green Economy Journal, Issue 48, September, 44-45. |
| » | Publication: Mturi, G.A.J., O’Connell, J.S. et al. (2021). The use of plastic waste in road construction. Sustainability Handbook, 98-107. |