The current invention concerns composition comprising bitumen, one or more plasticity modifying agent(s), and lignin, as well as methods and uses related to such compositions. In particular, compositions are disclosed with improved properties, such as mixing properties.

The current invention concerns composition comprising bitumen, one or more plasticity modifying agent(s), and lignin, as well as methods and uses related to such compositions. In particular, compositions are disclosed with improved properties, such as mixing properties.

A permeable paving system with a specific multilayer structure, wherein a sub-base layer of crushed drain rocks, a base layer of granite rocks, a layer of coarse sand, & a top layer overlaid with permeable surface material, is provided to improve storm water management by allowing water to permeate through its specific multi-layered structure, thereby reducing surface runoff and enhancing groundwater recharge.