Programme Highlight [1^st Runner Up of 2017 Environmental Paper Award]

Waste plastic is a major category of municipal solid waste (MSW) in Hong Kong and presents a significant challenge in disposal. This study develops an innovative approach to use waste plastic additives in pavement mixtures containing reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), which is also a waste material classified as construction waste. The study results indicated that the samples containing RAP and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) derived additives provided comparable performance compared to conventional binders and successfully demonstrated a novel approach to deal with two local waste recycling difficulties.

Language

The presentation and powerpoint in English

Speaker

Prof Zhen LENG – Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Registration & Enquiries

The seminar is free of charge with maximum participants of 80.  For registration, please enroll online in EV Division website (http://ev.hkie.org.hk/ ).  Successful applicants will be notified before the event.  For enquiries, please contact Mr. Benjamin Lam 91522316.  Attendance certificate will be awarded after seminar.