Aside from being budget-friendly, concrete is good for the environment. Concrete is produced from the widely available limestone and producing concrete creates less environmental pollution, and cars run with better fuel efficiency on concrete.
Moreover, concrete is recyclable. Once crushed, it becomes a gravel which can then be used in a variety of ways. In addition, concrete surfaces reflect 5 times more light than asphalt, reducing street public lighting energy consumption by as much as 37%.
Thanks to its natural strength, concrete pavement goes for years with no major concrete repairs requirement. It may last up to 30 years and even more depending on the maintenance. Undoubtedly, concrete paving materials have stronger characteristics compared to that of asphalt.
Concrete pavement absorbs less heat than asphalt, increasing the driver’s comfort and decreasing energy consumption by air conditioning devices.