The briefing
A 1977 Washington State project rebuilt a road using 72% reclaimed asphalt, and the recycled pavement lasted 16 years versus 10 for the original. The case study highlights durability, cost, and sustainability advantages of recycling in road construction.
Original headline
In 1977, Washington rebuilt a road using 72% old asphalt instead of new material; the recycled pavement lasted 16 years, compared with 10 years for the original road