The exponential rise in the production of plastic and the consequential surge in plastic waste
have led the scientists and researchers look out for innovative and sustainable means to …

The purpose of this study is to review existing recycling technologies, standards and market
situation for plastics recycling. The principal results show that mechanical recycling is the …

Waste management is an area of significant global concern. The reuse of waste materials
(such as: plastics, glass, wood, etc.) in concrete manufacturing has been studied for …

In recent years, the construction sector has significantly increased demand for new building
materials that can reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable design strategies …

This paper investigates the reproduction of traditional adobes, focusing on the effect of fibre
type and quantity. Several adobes were produced in the laboratory using 30% to 70% by …

Sludge disposal has major drawbacks on the environment when damping wastewater
treatment sludge in landfills and estuaries. In addition to financial drawbacks manifested by …

Plastic waste management represents a significant problem worldwide, but also, an
opportunity for construction materials development. This manuscript explores plastic …

The aim of this study is to evaluate the suitability of recycled Typha-fibers waste as a
construction material additive to unfired clay bricks. The novel approach of this paper is …

Building materials drive the global economy, yet face severe environmental hurdles:
resource depletion, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste generation. In order to mitigate …

The present work investigates the effect of using olive pomace bottom ash, the by-product of
the clay brick industry, as an additive in the manufacture of fired clay bricks. Furthermore, it …