The next full Corn Moon0ShareWeatherThe next full Corn Moon5 sources·Updated Sep 21, 2026·1 min read0Photo: Sudora / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)SponsoredSponsoredIn this story:TagMore on this storyBack to NewsEnvironmentStudies Test Recycled Plastics, Tires in RoadsResearch and road projects are testing recycled materials in asphalt: a Minnesota study found mixes with up to 50% reclaimed asphalt compacted well, while plastic has been used or evaluated in roads in the U.S., India and Ghana to reduce waste and petroleum-based materials. Results are promising, but questions about mix consistency and long-term durability remain, and some findings are based on laboratory tests or ongoing monitoring.10 sourcesEnvironmentCities Turn to Green Stormwater InfrastructureCities are rethinking stormwater management as heavier rainfall strains aging infrastructure, combining traditional systems with green infrastructure that captures and filters water where it falls. Ann Arbor is developing a comprehensive plan, while Portland’s green projects have reduced stormwater entering its combined sewer; industry leaders are also developing durable systems to address flooding and water quality.
