Spain is turning millions of discarded olive pits into road material that could store carbon for decades and cut asphalt emissions by up to 75%

• image AI generatedCities spend enormous amounts of money repairing roads, pavements and public spaces, yet the environmental cost of those materials often receives far less attention.
• Asphalt may look ordinary once it is laid down, but producing and transporting the ingredients that go into road surfaces contributes to a significant volume of emissions.
• Across Europe, local authorities are increasingly searching for ways to cut that footprint without compromising durability or safety.