09/09/2026
Wales just did something pretty amazing with old nappies! In 2024, Carmarthenshire County Council used fibres recovered from about 80,000 used nappies to resurface a local road. Instead of throwing all that waste into a landfill, they worked with a recycling company to turn it into something useful. The nappy fibres were processed and mixed into the road surfacing material, and the results were just as strong and durable as regular materials. This clever move helped divert four tonnes of waste from landfill, and the best part? It didn't cost any extra to make it happen. It's a small but brilliant example of how everyday waste can be given a second life, turning something we'd normally toss away into part of the road beneath our feet. Recycling really can go anywhere, even under our tyres!
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Source: Times of India