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City paves 200 km of roads using recycled plastic waste

Maria Santos
By Maria Santos
Jul 3, 20264 min read
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The roads are cheaper, last longer, and have cleared a mountain of landfill plastic.

City paves 200 km of roads using recycled plastic waste

Bengaluru, India • Source: Urban Futures

In Bengaluru, India, what began as a simple idea has grown into something far bigger. Neighbours, volunteers and local organisations rallied together, each adding a small part to a much larger story of hope.

"We never expected it to reach this many people," organisers told Urban Futures. "It just goes to show what's possible when a community decides to act with kindness instead of waiting for someone else."

Ahimsa.tv verified this story with multiple independent sources before publishing — one more reminder that good things are happening everywhere, every single day.

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