KARACHI: In a remarkable move towards reducing plastic waste and promoting eco-friendly practices, Shell Pakistan has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative of a plastic-infused road in Karachi.
Through a strategic partnership with start-up BRR Enterprises and the District Municipal Corporation (DMC) South, Shell Pakistan has constructed an innovative road using recycled Shell lubricant bottles.
As per the details, the company successfully recycled over 2.5 tonnes of discarded lubricant bottles to build 730 feet long and 60 feet-wide road adjacent to Shell House in Karachi.
By incorporating these plastic bottles into the asphalt road using the dry process method, Shell Pakistan has effectively addressed the plastic waste challenge while contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious solution.
Studies indicate that a single plastic bag can take up to 500 years to decompose, while a plastic bottle can persist for approximately 300 years.
Recognizing this pressing issue, Shell Pakistan’s initiative aims to combat plastic waste and its adverse effects.
Conventional road construction materials tend to be more expensive, whereas plastics can be obtained at a minimal cost, leading to reduced construction expenses.
The experts believe that this innovative approach not only provides a sustainable solution but also addresses the social challenge of plastic waste.
Furthermore, the newly built plastic-infused road in Karachi was inaugurated by Waqar Siddiqui, Chief Executive and Managing Director of Shell Pakistan Limited, who expressed his enthusiasm for the project.
Siddiqui stated that this is the first time we have used our discarded lubricant bottles to make a road.
This innovative method helps reduce plastic waste and can provide an environmentally friendly option for future infrastructure projects in Pakistan, he claimed.
Source: Tribune
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Thank you Shell for such innovations!