Application of Waste Plastics in Manufacturing of Bricks and Paver Blocks

Abstract

Plastics are important resources in the  circular economy, and the best way to manage them  sustainably is to recycle them after their useful lives with  minimal environmental harm and the generation of  economic value. The initiative clarifies how plastic is used  in civil construction.. The component used include  everything from plastic screws and hanger to bigger plastic  parts that are used in decoration, electric wiring, flooring,  wall covering and water proofing. There has been a  considerable imbalance between the availability of conventional building materials and their demand in the  recent past. On the other hand, laterite quarry debris is  widely available, and disposing of waste plastics (PET, PP,  etc.) is the biggest difficulty because only a small  percentage of PET bottles are recycled and because  continuous recycling of PET bottles could result in it  becoming a carcinogenic material. In order to meet the  rising need for traditional construction materials, the  manufactured bricks have qualities like smooth and even  finishing, minimal water absorption, and adequate  compressive strength as compared to laterite stone.