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By: Chirag N Patil, Abdul Ghaffar, Harshal S. Mahajan, Chaitanya K. Kalkar, Prashik Meshram, and Ghanshree Washimkar.
13456, Research Scholar, Civil Engineering Department, Nagpur Institute of Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
2, Head of Department, Civil Engineering Department, Nagpur Institute of Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Abstract – Traditional waste management methods like incineration and landfilling are no longer sustainable solutions because they result in greenhouse gas emissions, toxic gas release, soil degradation, and groundwater contamination. As a result, innovative and environmentally responsible alternatives are desperately needed. The rapid accumulation of non-biodegradable plastic waste has become a critical global environmental issue due to its long-lasting nature, harmful ecological effects, and difficulties associated with its disposal. Plastic materials persist in the environment for hundreds of years, causing land, water, and marine water pollution. Eco-bricks offer a workable, affordable, and environmentally responsible way to combat plastic pollution.Eco- bricks are solid building blocks made from plastic bottles that have been tightly packed with dried and cleaned non-recyclable plastic waste. This process turns waste into useful building materials while also keeping plastic out of the environment. Because of their high compressive strength, longevity, and thermal insulation qualities, eco-bricks can be used for a variety of non-load-bearing construction projects, including furniture, garden structures, pavement blocks, and partition walls. This study looks at the steps involved in making Eco-bricks, such as gathering, cleaning, sorting, and compacting plastic waste. It also assesses their practical limitations, environmental benefits, and mechanical performance. The study also emphasizes how Eco-bricks, which turn waste into useful building materials, support the circular economy and encourage sustainable building methods. All things considered, the results show that Eco-bricks can greatly lower the production of plastic waste while promoting the growth of sustainable infrastructure and neighborhood-based waste management programs.
Keywords: Eco-brick, Plastic waste management, Sustainable construction, Waste recycling, Environmental
sustainability, Circular economy, Low-cost building materials.
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