Old clothes are being used to fix potholes in Maidstone's parks thanks to an innovative new trial by Maidstone Borough Council and sustainable materials company RECOOL. (Maidstone Borough Council via SWNS)
The material uses recycled textile waste to fill most of the pothole, with a specialist surfacing layer applied on top. (Maidstone Borough Council via SWNS)
Five potholes, two at Mote Park and three at Penenden Heath, have been repaired using an experimental low-carbon product developed by RECOOL. (Maidstone Borough Council via SWNS)
The repairs have been completed recently and will be monitored over the coming months to assess their performance under normal park use and weather conditions. (Maidstone Borough Council via SWNS)
Old clothes are being used to fix potholes in Maidstone's parks thanks to an innovative new trial by Maidstone Borough Council and sustainable materials company RECOOL. (Maidstone Borough Council via SWNS)
By Isobel Williams
A council is using fast fashion throwaways — to plug potholes.
The material uses recycled textile waste to fill most of the pothole, with a specialist surfacing layer applied on top. (Maidstone Borough Council via SWNS)
Five potholes, two at Mote Park and three at Penenden Heath, have been repaired using an experimental low-carbon product developed by RECOOL. (Maidstone Borough Council via SWNS)
The repairs have been completed recently and will be monitored over the coming months to assess their performance under normal park use and weather conditions. (Maidstone Borough Council via SWNS)
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