Islamabad: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Monday (December 6) inaugurated Pakistan’s first-ever plastic road in Islamabad, according to media reports.
The interior minister, during the meeting, disclosed that more plastic roads will be constructed in the capital and other cities. A ceremonial walk was organised during the event that was attended by environmentally-friendly people and students.
As per the details, the 1-kilometre long patch of Ataturk Avenue was carpeted with plastic mixed bitumen. It was a joint effort of the National Incubation Centre, Capital Development Authority (CDA), and Coca-Cola beverage manufacturing company. For this project, 10 tonnes of plastic bottles were used.
According to the beverage company, plastic is used to make roads across the globe as such roads are more durable. The main purpose of this project is to preserve the environment against the adverse effects of plastic. CDA Chairman Amer Ali Ahmed stated that Islamabad produces 700 tonnes of waste on a daily basis with 150 tonnes of it being plastic waste. Having more plastic roads will help decrease the cost of roads and reduce pollution. It is important to note that before starting this road project, the CDA and other partners conducted a trial run in F-9 Park.
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