Describe the experiment on the use of plastic waste materials for road construction.

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(N/A) The experiment on the use of plastic waste for road construction was pioneered by Ahmed Khan,a plastic sack manufacturer in Bengaluru.
$1$. He found that plastic waste,specifically polyblend (a fine powder of recycled modified plastic),could be mixed with bitumen (asphalt) to lay roads.
$2$. This mixture enhances the water-repellent properties of the bitumen,which significantly increases the road's life.
$3$. The process involves mixing the polyblend with bitumen at a specific temperature.
$4$. This method provides a sustainable solution for the disposal of plastic waste,as it prevents the accumulation of non-biodegradable plastic in landfills and reduces the need for raw bitumen.

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