A UT Arlington civil engineering researcher has won a $1 million state transportation department grant to install pins made from reclaimed and recycled plastic along some of the region's busiest ...

The pins are about 8-10 feet long and are driven into the slopes to provide stabilization, reducing costs by more than 50% when compared to conventional methods. In addition, the project, led by ...

"There's a lot of work going on throughout the industry to ensure that plastic products get recycled." Company unveils ...

"We've had great success in using recycled plastic pins to shore up highway embankments in North Texas, and several other states are exploring the option now because we've proven that it works," ...

"We need to reduce greatly or eliminate the amount of moisture a road base soil takes in. Water is an enemy of roads. Therefore, we are adding a modified moisture barrier to stop or reduce moisture ...