Two projects supported by the Scrap Tire Program at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) have been recognized with awards.
“Michigan’s Scrap Tire Program’s strengths are our partnerships, and it’s gratifying to see that others are noticing,” says Kirsten Clemens, EGLE’s scrap tire coordinator. “These awards recognize the program’s innovative applications—from rubber roads to market development.”
The National Asphalt Pavement Association’s 2025 Quality in Construction Award – Green Category went to the Ellsworth Road paving project in Washtenaw County. The award recognizes an innovative road project that uses rubber-modified asphalt pavement incorporating recycled tire materials to support both high pavement performance and sustainable infrastructure…