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California’s Game-Changer Bill Uses Recycled Materials to Revolutionize Roads!
California has officially chaptered AB 978, a groundbreaking bill championed by Hoover that mandates the Department of Transportation and local agencies to incorporate recycled materials in street and highway construction. Signed into law as Chapter 443, Statutes of 2025, this legislation aims to make California’s infrastructure more sustainable while reducing environmental waste and construction costs.
The bill encourages innovative use of recycled materials like asphalt and concrete, promising to extend the lifespan of roads and lower maintenance expenses. This forward-thinking approach sets a precedent for other states to follow, signaling a major shift in how public infrastructure projects are approached nationwide.
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