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CSIR-CRRI And BPCL Recognised For Plastic Waste Roadblock
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CSIR-CRRI And BPCL Recognised For Plastic Waste Roadblock

CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have been recognised by the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records for developing a roadblock section using technical textile geocells produced from processed end-of-life plastic. The record citation identified the demonstration as the first roadblock section constructed using a technical textile geocell made from end-of-life plastic, awarded during a ceremony at the CSIR-CRRI auditorium in New Delhi in the presence of senior officials.

The technology converts difficult-to-manage plastic waste into technical textile geocells that are incorporated into road infrastructure to enhance durability and support resilient construction. Developers carried out extensive material characterisation and performance evaluation to ensure that the geocell system met engineering requirements for structural integrity and field applicability. The work formed part of collaborative research between the institute and the oil company and was framed as addressing circular economy objectives while reducing environmental burden.

Officials described the initiative as addressing two national priorities, sustainable waste management and resilient road construction, and said the technique offers a scalable pathway for converting end-of-life plastic into value-added infrastructure materials. Industry representatives noted that the project aligned with existing refinery sustainability mandates and supported corporate sustainability goals. Laboratory and field validation studies were cited as key elements in demonstrating the suitability of the developed geocell solution for road applications.

The recognition by national and regional record authorities was presented as an important milestone in demonstrating practical utilisation of plastic waste in civil engineering. Organisers emphasised the role of industry-academia partnerships in translating research into field-ready technologies and noted that the achievement reinforces commitments to resource efficiency and environmental stewardship. A vote of thanks concluded the event and the partners signalled intentions to pursue further validation and potential scale-up of the technology.

CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have been recognised by the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records for developing a roadblock section using technical textile geocells produced from processed end-of-life plastic. The record citation identified the demonstration as the first roadblock section constructed using a technical textile geocell made from end-of-life plastic, awarded during a ceremony at the CSIR-CRRI auditorium in New Delhi in the presence of senior officials. The technology converts difficult-to-manage plastic waste into technical textile geocells that are incorporated into road infrastructure to enhance durability and support resilient construction. Developers carried out extensive material characterisation and performance evaluation to ensure that the geocell system met engineering requirements for structural integrity and field applicability. The work formed part of collaborative research between the institute and the oil company and was framed as addressing circular economy objectives while reducing environmental burden. Officials described the initiative as addressing two national priorities, sustainable waste management and resilient road construction, and said the technique offers a scalable pathway for converting end-of-life plastic into value-added infrastructure materials. Industry representatives noted that the project aligned with existing refinery sustainability mandates and supported corporate sustainability goals. Laboratory and field validation studies were cited as key elements in demonstrating the suitability of the developed geocell solution for road applications. The recognition by national and regional record authorities was presented as an important milestone in demonstrating practical utilisation of plastic waste in civil engineering. Organisers emphasised the role of industry-academia partnerships in translating research into field-ready technologies and noted that the achievement reinforces commitments to resource efficiency and environmental stewardship. A vote of thanks concluded the event and the partners signalled intentions to pursue further validation and potential scale-up of the technology.

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