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Are there any green alternatives to asphalt in development? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by falkerie71@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Asphalt used on road surfaces are byproducts from fossil fuel. With the ultimate goal of eliminating the use of fossil fuel to combat climate change, are there any good alternatives for road surfaces? I don't think I've ever heard of a viable replacement of asphalt in the works, or even a plan to replace it in any environmental discussions before. At least, not enough for me to notice.

Extented question would be: what are some products derived from fossil fuel that are used in everyday life, but still lack viable alternatives you don't see enough discussions about?

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[–] PonyOfWar@pawb.social 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (17 children)

Sure, you wouldn't put them on highways. But I'd like to have less of those anyway. They're decent for cycling or driving at lower speeds.

[–] strawberry@artemis.camp 4 points 1 year ago (16 children)

dunno if I'd call it decent. bumps will wear out suspension components prematurely, meaning they'll have to be replaced more often. so more metal and rubber being produced. is it enough to make brick not worth it? idk. also worth noting that asphalt is far grippier than brick. more grip = safer

[–] WalrusDragonOnABike@kbin.social -1 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Bumpier = slower = safer.

Slower = driving less distance = less wear and tear.

[–] strawberry@artemis.camp 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

how is slower less distance

[–] GissaMittJobb@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Consider the fact that you're unlikely to make a trip to the other side of the world if it weren't for the fact that airplanes exist and they cover the distance very fast.

Higher speeds enable different trips to happen - the speed changes the types and distances of transportation that happen.

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Time is a limited resource

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