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Organized by the Soils and Materials Committee

This panel will showcase advancements in sustainable materials for pavement construction. Industry experts and researchers will present novel solutions, eco-friendly alternatives, recycled materials, and smart technologies that enhance durability while reducing environmental impact. The session will explore how these innovations contribute to lower carbon footprints, promote circular economy practices, and improve road infrastructure resilience. Attendees will gain insights into real-world applications, performance outcomes, and future opportunities for integrating sustainability into pavement construction.

Toward Environmentally Optimized Asphalt Mixtures: Mechanical Performance is Only Half the Story, Alan Carter

Advancing the Circular Economy with High-Performance, High-RAP Asphalt for Resilient Cold-Climate Pavements, Leila Hashemian

RAP Fractionation for Improved HMA Performance, Ahmed Shalaby

Functional Design of Sustainable Paving Technologies: Balancing Performance, Environmental, and Societal Needs, Pejoohan Tavassoti