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Sustainable Construction: Advancements, Scalability, and Global Implications of Recycled Plastic Composite Bricks

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: As the global construction industry faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable materials, this study explores the development of durable, eco-friendly bricks made from recycled plastic combined with reinforcing fillers. These composite bricks present a dual solution: mitigating plastic waste accumulation and reducing the environmental footprint of conventional building materials. Laboratory evaluations demonstrate that these bricks achieve significant structural integrity, thermal insulation, and resistance to weathering. Economic analysis suggests that recycled plastic bricks can lower construction costs by up to 40% while substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, the integration of AI for process optimization and real-time quality control enhances production efficiency and ensures material consistency. This research also examines the global scalability of this innovation and its potential to revolutionize the construction industry, positioning polybricks as a transformative solution for sustainable urbanization

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15719045

Authors: Patil, Tanmay, Pandiya, Kundan, Kadam, Rutuja, Vitkar, Dr. Swati

Language: English

Topic: Recycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Responsible consumption and production, Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6911991920

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