Recycling of used plastics saves energy and reduces pollution, so it has been highly valued by all countries. The Netherlands has provided a new idea in this regard. The first environmentally-friendly smart bicycle lane made of renewable plastics has been in the country. The province of Zwolle was built.
The two-way bicycle lane is 30 meters long and uses recycled materials equivalent to 218,000 plastic cups or 500,000 plastic caps. It is estimated to be three times more durable than asphalt concrete roads, and carbon dioxide emissions during preparation. Less.
The bicycle lane consists of 11 prefabricated panels with a length of 3 meters and a width of 2.4 meters. It is easy to transport and easy to install. The interior of the road is designed as a hollow structure, which is convenient for laying cables and pipes. It is also good for drainage when it rains. Kind of sensor, used to monitor road temperature at any time, the number of bicycles passed, etc. It is said that this is the world's first environmentally friendly smart bicycle lane.
Project inventors Ann Caudstall and Simon Joritzma believe: 'This project is a big step towards the use of renewable plastics to build future roads. You see one bottle, but we I saw a road. '
The Netherlands plans to promote this bicycle lane nationwide. The second lane of the IJssel province will be completed in November, and Rotterdam is also planning the city. After the technology matures, renewable plastics are also expected to be used in parking lots. Railway station, sidewalks, etc.