Spain is turning olive pits into road material that could cut asphalt emissions
Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: Spain
Published: July 16, 2026 at 16:00
π Summary
Barcelona is testing olive pit biochar for sustainable road construction. This innovative asphalt mixture reduces emissions by approximately seventy-five percent. Olive pits are converted into biochar through a process called pyrolysis. This material locks carbon within the road infrastructure for decades. The project aims to create long-term carbon storage assets in urban areas.