Protests in Ukraine Over Pilot Project by Japanese Company for Recycling Construction Waste for Road Repairs
A presentation of an initiative aimed at recycling construction waste for road repairs took place during a working meeting at the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture in Ukraine.
The initiative, which focuses on the collection, sorting, and recycling of demolition waste such as concrete, bricks, and asphalt, aims to repurpose these materials as secondary raw materials for the restoration of road infrastructure. This information was reported by Ukrinform, citing the ministry.
During the meeting, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture Oleksandr Krasnolutskyi emphasized the significance of this project, stating, "Using demolition waste as secondary raw materials is an important step towards forming a circular economy in Ukraine. Such projects allow us to combine environmental responsibility with practical solutions for infrastructure restoration."
The meeting also addressed issues related to state policy in waste management, the results of project implementation, investment barriers, and possible mechanisms to support Japanese businesses. It is expected that the Japanese company IKEE will facilitate the transfer of technology for producing all-weather materials for road repairs using recycled fillers, as well as their subsequent commercialization.
As part of the JICA program, the company is conducting tests of a new material on Ukrainian roads, along with pilot production of the product. This development can be utilized in various weather conditions, does not require complex preparation or special equipment, ensures quick commissioning of repaired sections, and exhibits high resistance to loads.
The Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture emphasizes that the implementation of such solutions will promote the integration of waste recycling with modern technologies in the construction sector and align with European approaches to sustainable development and the country's recovery.
It is worth noting that the Ukrainian government has designated the State Special Transport Service (DSST) as the sole contractor for works and procurements for the restoration of highways in and around combat zones. This indicates an intensification of efforts to restore infrastructure that has been damaged as a result of the conflict.
Photo: Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture
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