Pakistan’s first plastic road, Ataturk Avenue, Islamabad...a sustainable way to plastic waste mitigation.
Plastic waste, which can be used, to pave roadways is an idea gaining consideration globally, especially in global south contexts where single-use plastic use is rising, and waste management is often lacking. A prominent street in Ataturk Avenue, Islamabad has been identified as the first road to re-create plastic carpets under a mega project of the "World Without Plastics" program and according to experts, eight tons of used plastic (PET bottles) will be mixed with road constructing material, asphalt, for re-carpeting the road. This project enables the use of recycled PET waste to be part of a circular plastic economy and have a considerable positive impact on the environment. Coca-Cola Pakistan and Afghanistan have partnered with Capital Development Authority (CDA) and TeamUp / National Incubation Centre (NIC) to work towards creating a World Without Waste. According to the project authority, the road will also be a model project in durability, sustainability, and cost-