Research Gives Micro Surfacing A Green Thumbs Up
Simply put, the carbon footprint from pavement preservation processes, supported by the International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA), is lower than that of traditional pavement repair methods. According to BASF Corporation’s recent “Micro Surfacing Eco-Efficiency Analysis”, micro surfacing (one of ISSA’s processes) results in the following environmental benefits when compared to traditional pavement repair methods.
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- 50% Fewer Resources Consumed: Over a 40-year life cycle, a road treated with pavement preservation methods consumes less aggregate and binder, even when considering the use of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) in mill and fill.
- Less Waste Contributed: Pavement preservation processes do not remove old asphalt, but instead treat existing pavement to effectively extend its life.
- 40% Less Energy Used: Pavement preservation uses a cooler process and requires less fuel for transportation to and from the jobsite and less asphalt binder which is the greatest contributor to energy consumption.
- 45% Fewer Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Emitted: The cooler application process quickly creates drivable roads and requires less material which reduces traffic delays, travel required to and from the job site and the time equipment operates on the job site.
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*BASF Corporation's "Micro Surfacing Eco-Efficiency Analysis" has been verified by NSF International.
