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UTILIZATION OF PLASTIC WASTE FOR MAKING PLASTIC BRICK

  • Unique Paper ID: 165162
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 575-578
  • Abstract:
  • Plastic is one of the daily increasing useful as well as a hazardous material. At the time of need, plastic is found to be very useful but after its use, it is simply thrown away, creating all kinds of hazards. Plastic is non-biodegradable that remains as a hazardous material for more than centuries. The quantity of plastic waste in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is expanding rapidly. It is estimated that the rate of expansion is double for every 10 years. This is due to rapid growth of population, urbanization, developmental activities and changes in life style which leading widespread littering on the landscape. They are non-biodegradable and also researchers have found that the plastic materials can remain on earth for 4500 years without degradation In India approximately 40 million tons of the municipal solid waste is generated annually, with evaluated increasing at a rate of 1.5 to 2% every year. Hence, these waste plastics are to be effectively utilized. Today, it is impossible for any vital sector to work efficiently without usage of plastic starting from agriculture to industries. Thus, we cannot ban the use of plastic but the reuse of plastic waste in building constructions, industries are considered to be the most practicable applications. Plastic soil brick possesses more advantages which includes cost efficiency, resource efficiency, reduction in emission of greenhouse gases, etc. Plastic soil brick is also known as “Eco-Bricks” made of plastic waste which is otherwise harmful to all living organisms can be used for construction purposes. It increases the compressive strength when compared to fly ash bricks. By use of plastic soil bricks, the water absorption presence of alkalis was highly reduced. Owing to numerous advantages further research would improve quality and durability of plastic soil bricks.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 575-578

UTILIZATION OF PLASTIC WASTE FOR MAKING PLASTIC BRICK

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