Tag: tyre recycling
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Old Tyres Strengthen Roads: CDU Research in Darwin
Intro: Turning Waste into Durable Roads In the Northern Territory’s harsh climate, maintaining high-quality roads is a constant challenge. Researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) are exploring a provocative solution: repurposing discarded tyres to strengthen road surfaces. With around 400 tonnes of tyres discarded each year by Darwin residents and commercial operators, the project looks…
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Repurposed Tyres Could Fortify Roads in Darwin’s Climate
Darwin researchers explore tyre-derived road strength Researchers at Charles Darwin University are investigating whether old tyres can be repurposed to create stronger, longer-lasting roads in the Northern Territory’s challenging climate. With around 400 tonnes of tyres discarded annually by Darwin residents and commercial operators, the study asks: can recycled rubber provide a practical and environmentally…