Red Deer Polytechnic, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology have formed a consortium that will embark on a new applied research project to transform asphalt shingle waste into paving stones. This collaborative applied research initiative aims to find sustainable and cost-effective solutions for recycling asphalt shingles and pavement for industry partner Sustainable Paving Stones (SPS). The partners will design and build a commercial production unit, which will integrate a biomass furnace to further reduce production-related greenhouse gas emissions. The project will include iterative simulation and modeling, testing for durability, and a comprehensive lifecycle assessment of SPS’s commercial system.
