The slab is called Post Rock, and it’s a prototype of a recycled plastic building material that can dramatically reduce the ...
From Canada to Colombia to Ivory Coast, people are converting plastic waste into building materials and using it to construct homes, schools, community centres and storage facilities.
Mongabay on MSN4d
As global fire risk rises, modern homes become toxic plastic trapsRob Wilson stood on his home’s back deck in Flagstaff, in the U.S. state of Arizona, as the wildfire approached. All was ...
The Cool Down on MSN9d
Architects experiment with marble-like building material made from old cars: 'Waste plastic could be made to seem more valuable'The material's marbling reminds us of its automotive origins, proving that eco-friendly solutions don't have to sacrifice ...
The building industry's reliance on plastic insulation raises environmental concerns, prompting interest in natural fiber ...
RMP Global's advanced production process transforms discarded plastic into strong, durable infrastructure materials. This specialized technology breaks down post-consumer plastics and remolds them ...
AZoBuild on MSN17h
Durable Concrete with Plastic and Demolition WasteInvestigating concrete with plastic fibers and treated CDW reveals enhanced mechanical properties and sustainability, ...
A company is turning plastic trash into cheap, easy-to-assemble building materials. It's helping build schools in Ivory Coast and increasing pay for waste collectors. More from World Wide Waste A ...
Research in the areas of plastics, polymers, and biodegradable materials ranges from additive manufacturing to food packaging. This work focuses on the development and characterization of sustainable ...
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