20/10/2025
China’s Highways Grow Sugarcane Instead Of Just Grass
In parts of china, highways are turning green in the smartest way possible — with sugarcane growing right down the middle. these tall stalks don’t just decorate the roads; they absorb traffic noise, trap dust and pollutants, and even get harvested every few months. it’s a blend of farming and infrastructure where every median becomes a mini field. the sugarcane helps clean the air, provides income for locals, and funds city maintenance — proving that even highways can grow something useful, not just look pretty.
