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WATCH: Take a ride on the world's first 100% recycled plastic street

The world's first-ever plastic road has been opened in the Dutch city of Zwolle. 

The 30-metre long bike path is made out of 100 percent plastic recyclables.

Wavin, the Dutch company behind the invention, say it is expected to last three times longer than an ordinary road.


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