The composition of the asphalt mixture making up a road can determine how safe it is for cars to drive on. Tarik Seker/iStock via Getty Images Plus More than 90% of paved roads in the U.S. are made of ...

According to the state, it uses about 1.2 million tons of asphalt every year. But only a small percentage of that is reused, according to the Pennsylvania Asphalt Pavement Association. “We’re wasting ...

Over the years, the practice of recycling materials has evolved. It has always seemed like a good idea, but as the number of people supporting this concept has increased, it has become more of an ...

A quarry near the Delaware River may not import waste asphalt milled off roads during construction for recycling, according to the municipality. The Pohatcong Township Land Use Board issued the ruling ...

Doing more work with less resources does not have to mean sacrificing quality to meet your pavement goals. It's all about applying the right treatment, on the right pavement, at the right time. We've ...

Unlike many other places, which may use materials like slate and terracotta for roofs, North America predominantly covers houses with asphalt shingles. About 75% of U.S. roofs are covered by this ...

Asphalt recycling, a contentious issue in the critical Nisqually subarea for years, may be allowed if the Thurston County board of commissioners votes to amend the policy on Dec. 15. The board voted 2 ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jingtao Zhong, University of Tennessee and Baoshan Huang, University of Tennessee (THE ...