Why would Americans bury old tires under their highways? The answer is more practical than it sounds. With millions of used tires piling up every year, the US needed a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution. A video titled Turning Trash into Tarmac: How Old Tires Are Resurfacing as Roads explains how old tires are now being reused to build stronger, longer-lasting roads.

It is a smart method that not only reduces waste but also saves resources, something India could learn from, too.

Why Americans Use Old Tires Under Roads

The video begins with the narrator asking, “Why would Americans bury old tires under their highways? The reason is simple." He explains that the US has struggled for years with how to handle used tires. They are made of rubber, steel and chemicals, which means they c

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