What is America's most recycled product?

According to a study published by the Federal Highway Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, asphalt pavement is America's most recycled product. The asphalt industry recycles 80.3 million tons of its own product every year, the largest tonnage of any industry.  more

It’s reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). In Ohio the asphalt industry recycles millions of tons of RAP into new asphalt pavement every year, the largest tonnage of any industry. And, asphalt's 80% recycling rate is higher than for any other material. Because this recycling is beneficial and economical, it happens without government mandates or subsidies. For more information on recycling, see the Flexible Pavements of Ohio statement on recycling , view the NAPA brochure "Take the RAP" and view the article from the Fall Issue of Ohio Asphalt on "The Case for Using Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement" For more suggestions on ways to save money in your paving program, read the NAPA Special Report 191.  more