Winners / 2026

Sustainable Pavement Material Recycling

By: Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
Gold

Award Category: Critical Human Infrastructure

Award Sub-Category: Resilient Public Infrastructure

Using a proprietary biological agent, this green technology breaks down aged asphalt into high-quality road material. It completely recycles reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) once bound for problematic landfills. Cost-effective and eco-friendly, it supports scalable, eco-efficient recycling and reduces CO₂ emissions.

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