Soy bean compound is being used to paved roads. A win-win!

[MarathonMike]

A new compound discovered by accident has properties that can be turned into pavement or a coating for existing roads. It is already being used and being adopted across multiple states.

https://www.newsnationnow.com/science/bioasphalt-save-soybean-farmers/

 

[1srelluc]

That stuff sure stinks when applied as a topcoat over old asphalt.

It does seem to hold up well.

 

[Woodznutz]

Oh goodie, we can plant more Roundup Ready soybeans.

 

[Concerned American]

A new compound discovered by accident has properties that can be turned into pavement or a coating for existing roads. It is already being used and being adopted across multiple states.

https://www.newsnationnow.com/science/bioasphalt-save-soybean-farmers/

Sounds good. I've always wondered why we don't use ground-up tires MORE extensively for the same application.