No, the recycled plastic polymer fully melts and incorporates into the asphalt binder and does not leach out over time.
Get the same performance of FORTA-FI®—now with a sustainable edge! Packed with 19 million high-tensile strength fibers per ton of asphalt, it’s the strength you trust with the environmental benefits you need. FORTA-FI GREEN™ provides a predictable source of clean, post-industrial low-density PE polymer to safely incorporate into our fiber blend. Predictability is key to sustainable performance. Clean, safe, and non-toxic, our recycled PE polymer seamlessly melts into the asphalt binder—ensuring superior performance without microplastic leaching.
FORTA-FI GREEN™ delivers the recycled plastic polymer solution, providing enhanced asphalt durability, eco-friendly performance, and long-lasting results for more sustainable paving.
At FORTA, we innovate and step outside of the box. Utilizing our proven pavement reinforcement technologies and solutions, our sustainable strategies extend pavement life, reduce maintenance, and save money. FORTA’s team of licensed pavement engineers and experienced field professionals have seen it all and are here to help!
No, the recycled plastic polymer fully melts and incorporates into the asphalt binder and does not leach out over time.
FORTA-FI GREEN uses low density recycled plastic from an industrial waste stream. The plastic is clean, uniform, and consistent leading to predictable and repeatable performance.
FORTA-FI Green provides the same performance benefit as the decades of proof we have with FORTA-FI. In addition, Penn State University has conducted binder and mix performance testing with positive results.
No, FORTA-FI GREEN will be produced and constructed exactly like FORTA-FI currently is produced. FORTA-FI GREEN also uses the same amount of aramid fiber as FORTA-FI.
In 2017, China implemented its National Sword policy, effectively halting the import of plastic waste—a practice that had allowed the country to process nearly 45% of the world’s plastic waste. This sudden shift left a major question: What happens to all that plastic now?
With limited international processing options, the burden of disposal has returned to domestic systems. In the United States alone, over 30 million tons of plastic waste are generated each year, yet only about 4.5% is recycled. The rest? It’s ending up in landfills, which are growing at an unsustainable rate.
This crisis has sparked innovation across industries. The asphalt sector is now exploring how it can be part of the solution by incorporating recycled plastics into pavement materials—reducing landfill waste while enhancing asphalt performance.
10,000 tons of asphalt ≈ 1 million plastic bags recycled.
