Using more recycled asphalt in road construction can offer significant environmental benefits, and the National Zero Waste Council has developed a toolkit with resources, guides, and best practices for government, engineers, and asphalt producers.
A recent pilot project in Richmond saw the City work with Lafarge Canada to apply 40-per-cent recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) for a road construction project. The result was high-quality pavement, reduced landfilling, and significant greenhouse gas emission reductions.
The National Zero Waste Council worked with the City and Lafarge to develop the Recycled Asphalt Pavement Toolkit, which will allow others to learn from the Richmond experience and apply the technology in other communities.
