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Item The use of plastic waste in road construction(Alive2green, 2021-12) Mturi, George AJ; O’Connell, Johan S; Akhalwaya, Imraan; Ojijo, Vincent O; Mofokeng, Tladi G; Ncolosi, Nonzwakazi; Smit, Michelle A; De Jager, PetaRecycled plastics are being investigated worldwide not only as a green investment, but also for improved pavement durability (Milad et al., 2020). The objectives of the study were to screen, evaluate and implement existing international technologies in line with South African design standards and specifications for materials in road construction. The main research question was whether low value waste plastics can be optimised as alternative road construction materials in South Africa.