Recycled plastic hits the road on five Melbourne streets

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The City of Melbourne is using plastic previously destined for landfill - such as car bumper bars - to resurface five iconic city streets. Lord Mayor Sally Capp said five prominent Melbourne streets would be paved with asphalt made from recycled plastics. "The paving on these historically significant streets will look exactly the same as any other street. The difference is that using plastic in the asphalt creates demand for recycled products," the Lord Mayor said. "We collect 11,000 tonnes of residential recycling each year. Using a mix of plastic to resurface our streets is one way we can support the circular economy and reduce landfill."