Eco Bricks Final Paper

Department of Education
TAYSAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Mahanadiong, Taysan, Batangas
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Utilization of Eco-Friendly Bricks using Recycled Plastic Wastes
Roche Jiro B. Bisa
Jerick C. Carreon
Jerome G. Hernandez
Mark Joseph C. Sanchez
Anabel I. Lorica
Maricar P. Tagudin
IMANGINEERS
Mrs. Myrna C. Atienza
Adviser
Abstract
The production of plastics has increased substantially over the years

from around 0.5 million tons in 1950 to over 260 million tons at present. It is
estimated that the rate of expansion doubles every 10 years due to rapid
growth of population, urbanization, developmental activities and changes in
life style. Plastics are low-budget, lightweight, strong, durable, corrosion-
resistant materials, with high thermal and electrical insulation properties. It
can be molded into different shapes when in soft form and then sets into a
rigid or slightly elastic form. Though plastics are very useful and known to be
flexible, robust and rigid, they become waste after their usage and still
pollute the air and land. In addition, being non-biodegradable in nature
makes it more harmful to the environment for it contains properties and
chemicals that allows it to last for many years. Due to this, recycling and
strict waste management must be done. One viable solution to reduce
plastic waste is by means of integrating them into construction material
which is widely consumed such as bricks. Eco-friendly bricks is one of the
sustainable solution that can decrease the continuous growth of plastic
wastes. The presence of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles filled with
mixed inorganic waste can be a low cost construction material and a valid
recycling method to reduce waste disposals in regions where industrial
recycling is not yet available. Plastic wastes in producing eco-friendly bricks
was found to be helpful for the environment by decreasing the pollution,
reducing waste, and energy conservation. The created eco-friendly bricks
have unique features in terms of color and texture, and it weighs less than
the conventional bricks.
I. Introduction
A. Background, Context, and Significance of Study
The 21st century has overcome the world with incredible inventions and
developments. As modernization arises and continuously raises its hand,
numerous gates for further advancements and even growth on production of
synthetic materials were accumulated. In line with this, plastic has emerged
taking the lead in providing variety of applications in the modern world. It is
undeniable that plastic has many advantages however, as more cities
become industrialized, the surplus problem of plastic waste management
have come along. The contribution of technological and economic
advancement has made the types and kinds of plastic wastes more diverse
and their management to be much more complex. In fact, the quantity of
plastic waste in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is expanding rapidly
(Jalaluddin, 2017). It is not only increasing in composition but also changing
in quantity from a few kilograms to tonnage proportions. The production of
plastics has increased substantially over the years from around 0.5 million
tons in 1950 to over 260 million tons at present (Saxena and Singh, 2013). It
is estimated that the rate of expansion doubles every 10 years. This is due
to rapid growth of population, urbanization, developmental activities and
changes in life style which lead widespread littering of plastics on the
landfills as choking water bodies.
Plastics are non-biodegradable, synthetic polymers derived primarily
from petro-fossil feedstock and are made-up of long chain hydrocarbons
with additives which can be molded into finished products. They are
generally categorized as Thermoplastics and Thermoset Plastics.
Thermoplastics can be heated up to form products and then if these end

products are re-heated, the plastic will soften and melt again. These include
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-
Density Polyethylene (LDPE), etc. On the other hand, Thermoset plastics
can be melted and formed, but once they take shape after they have
solidified, they stay solid and, unlike thermoplastics cannot be re-melted.
These include Multilayer and Laminated Plastics, Bakelite, Polycarbonate,
Melamine, Nylon etc. Among the mentioned various types of plastics,
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is the most consumed which become an
environmental challenge due to its non-degradable nature.
Though plastics are very useful and known to be flexible, robust and
rigid, they become waste after their usage and still pollute the air and land.
They have found to remain on earth for 4500 years without degradation.
Due to this, recycling and strict waste management must be done. One
viable solution to reduce plastic waste is by means of integrating them to
construction material which is widely consumed such as bricks. Bricks made
from plastic will eventually be used to enhance the management of plastic
along with promotion of sustainable development and eco-conservation at
the same time. Traditional Bricks are made by clay, which puts stress on soil
and also leads to soil erosion. Hence, the use of plastic bricks can be
beneficial and would help to reduce major problems in plastic wastes.
The aim of this study was to reduce the amounts of plastic wastes
specifically PET plastic bottles by means of recycling. The researchers are
also eager to use the unique properties of plastic in creating eco-friendly
bricks which can be an alternative and sustainable solution in the needs of
such construction material. It has variety of purposes such as designing
floors or walls, main material for pavements and as foundation in building

other construction projects.
B. Statement of the Problem
This study was conducted to use the unique properties of recyclable

plastic wastes in utilizing eco-friendly bricks. Specifically, it sought to answer
the following questions:
1. What are the impacts of plastic wastes in the community?

2. What are the benefits of using recycled plastic waste in producing
eco-friendly bricks?
3. What is the difference between eco-friendly bricks and conventional
bricks in terms of?
3.1 Color
3.2 Texture
3.3 Weight
4. What are the possible projects suited for utilizing the eco-friendly
bricks using recycled plastic wastes?
C. Project Researcher Identification

Maricar P. Tagudin – Team Leader, STEM 12-WISDOM
Roche Jiro B. Bisa – Member, STEM 12-WISDOM
Jerick C. Carreon – Member, STEM12- WISDOM
Jerome G. Hernandez - Member, STEM 12-WISDOM
Mark Joseph C. Sanchez - Member, STEM 12- WISDOM
Anabel I. Lorica – Member, STEM 12- WISDOM
II. Literature Review

Properties of Plastic. Plastic is a synthetic polymeric material with a
high molecular weight made from a wide range of organic compounds such
as ethylene, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, vinyl alcohol, etc. (Seymour, 1989).
The basic precursors for the production of plastic materials are obtained
from natural gas, coal and petroleum (Gautam et al., 2008). According to
Andrade et al. (2016), plastics are low-budget, lightweight, strong, durable,
corrosion-resistant materials, with high thermal and electrical insulation
properties. It can be molded into different shapes when in soft form and then
sets into a rigid or slightly elastic form.
Due to plastic’s unique properties, it gains a wide range of

applications. Most of the common applications of plastic include packaging,
electronics, electrical goods, furniture, automobiles, households, agriculture
and other industrial usages (Gautam et al., 2008). Plastic also provides
packaging that reduces food wastage, for instance in the use of modiﬁed
atmosphere packaging that extended the life of meat and vegetables
(Andrady and Neal, 2009). Thompson et al. (2009) added that the diversity
of polymers and versatility of their properties are used to make a vast array
of products that bring medical and technological advances, energy savings
and numerous other societal goodness.
Harmful Effects of Plastic Wastes. Bhattacharya et. al (2020) stated

that plastic is usually non-biodegradable and difficult to decompose,
especially those with high crystallinity. Geyer et al. (2017) explained that
most of them are either incinerated or dumped in landfill sites where a very
low portion of it is recycled and have affected the normal functioning of an
ecosystem through various detrimental effects on living forms. Plastic
materials consumed by stray animals and tiny plastic materials floating on
water bodies by aquatic animals lead to various alterations in their
physiological activities (Bhattacharya and Khare, 2020), blockage of the
digestive system and clogging of respiratory passage which ultimately
results in the mortality of particular animal species (Koshti et al., 2018).
Furthermore, according to the study conducted by Bhattacharya and
Khare (2020) the toxic constituents released during the partial
decomposition of plastic wastes also add on to soil pollution and affect
various life forms. As plastics are hydrophobic in nature and thus act as
absorption sites for various pollutants such as persistent organic pollutants
and heavy metals found in aquatic and terrestrial systems. These adhered
toxins are also transferred through the food chain and possess a risk for
high-trophic-level consumers, as these may get biomagnified upon transfer
through food chains (Koshti et al., 2018).
Waste Management of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Park and
Kim (2014) emphasized that disposal of PET involves sorting and
separation of plastic wastes, next is washing for the removal of dirt and
contaminants from wastes. Grinding and crushing are then accomplished to
reduce the particle size; finally, re-extrusion and reprocessing are done for
the production of new products.
In line with this, the process of recycling uses less energy and fewer
resources which also leads to the lowering of carbon footprint (Quartinello et
al., 2017). Based from the study conducted by Kawai et al. (2019), PET
wastes in many countries are recycled to form new products through the
recovery of PET monomers (terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol). Various

recycling options like thermal (used as fuels), material/mechanical (melted
and reused once), and chemical/catalytic (degraded to monomers and used
for re-synthesis) are usually practiced for management of PET wastes.
In addition, Tournier et al. (2020) explained that one of the efficient
and eco-friendly strategies for the management of PET wastes is
biocatalytic-based recycling. It does not only sustainably manage the PET
wastes, but also the products formed through this process possess the
same properties as the virgin PET.
Notice of Gaps in Knowledge. Plastic has unique properties as
explained by Seymour (1989), Gautam et al. (2008) and Andrade et al.
(2016). It has a wide range of applications as supported by Gautam et al.
(2008), Andrady and Neal (2009) and Thompson et al. (2009) such as for
packaging, electrical goods and other industrial usages. However, due to
being non-biodegradable and mostly dumped in landfill sites, plastic have
affected the normal functioning of an ecosystem through various detrimental
effects on living forms according to Bhattacharya et. al (2020) and Geyer et
al. (2017), and the toxic constituents released during the partial
decomposition of plastic wastes also add on to soil pollution as reiterated by
Bhattacharya and Khare (2020) and Koshti et al. (2018). Park and Kim
(2014) and Quartinello et al. (2017) emphasized the conventional PET
waste management through disposal and recycling while the study
conducted by Kawai et al. (2019) and Tournier et al. (2020) explained the
various recycling options and the efficient and eco-friendly strategies used
for the management of PET wastes. Local plastic waste management have
been negligible yet over the years, there was an alarming increase in plastic
wastes produced. The rate of recycling is still very low and there has no
specific and sustainable project proposed to lessen the impacts of plastic

wastes which is a good opportunity for this study.
III. Methods
A. Subject of the Study. PET plastic bottles were collected by cleaning
nearest roadsides, and by gathering available wastes from researchers’
houses and available recycling bins which then undergo processes to
remove dirt and contaminants. On the other hand, river sand was bought
from nearby available hardware in Taysan and sifted using improvised
sieve.
B. Data Collection Approaches/Strategies. This study employed the

experimental method of research. Specifically, it is conducted with aim to
determine the possibility of using recyclable plastic bottles in creating
sustainable eco-friendly bricks. The researchers compared the difference on
its characteristics such as color, texture and weight from the conventional
bricks. In order to determine the appropriate mixture, different amounts of
plastic wastes and sand were mixed and tried. The researchers gathered
necessary data and information through observations.
C. Ethical Issues about Collection upon the Subjects/ Participants. The

researchers ask permission first from their family before PET plastic bottles
were collected.
D. Materials and Procedures
1. Gathering necessary materials for the product. The researchers

prepared the indicated materials which will be used in the making
process of the product such as PET plastic bottles, river sand, used oil,
pot, metal studs, spatula etc.
2. Drying and cutting of plastic bottles. The collected plastic materials

were dried and secured to have no contents of moisture. Then, they were
cut into small pieces or crushed into fine size particles and grouped
according to the amount needed in each brick.
3. Sieving the river sand. The researchers personally sifted the river sand
using improvised sieve. After sifting, it was placed in a container and was
set side.
4. Melting plastic wastes in hot pot. The researchers place the pot in
furnace with medium heat. After some time, four of 1.5 L plastic bottles
(16 in small mineral bottles) were placed at the pot and stirred gently for
5 to 7 minutes until it finally turned into a liquid form.
5. Mixing river sand to the melted plastic bottles. After melting the
plastic bottles, 171.9 g of sifted river sand were added and mixed
thoroughly for 2 to 5 minutes. Available protective equipment was used
because the mix is in high temperature which is harmful to touch with
bare hand.
6. Preparing the molder. The researchers used metal studs as an
improvised molder. Metal sheets were placed between the marked
measure of brick which is 6 x 3 x 1/2 inches drawn in each side of the
molder and oil was applied in every corner. In addition, level was used to
balance the platform.
7. Molding of eco-friendly brick. After thorough mixing of river sand and
melted PET plastic bottles, the mixture was gently poured into the
molder. The compressor is not needed for the mixture is in liquid form
and have ability to compact on its own.
8. Curing of plastic bricks. After 20 minutes, the brick immediately cools

and hardens. Then, it was gently removed from the molder and placed in
an open area for complete drying and cooling.
9. Conducting the experiment. When the making of bricks was already
finished, a brick is immediately weighed using triple beam balance. Then,
the texture and color were observed before being compared to the
weight, color and texture of conventional bricks.
10. Collecting the data. After the experiment, the researchers recorded
the data obtained after comparing the difference between eco-friendly bricks
and concrete bricks in terms of color, texture and weight.
10. Interpreting and analyzing the results of experiment. After collecting

the data, the researchers proceeded in interpreting and analyzing the data
from the experiments.
E. Data Analysis Approach. There is no statistical tool that was employed

and made to analyze the data obtained from various resources and
experiments. The researchers employed descriptive analysis to describe the
research and its characteristics. The research is more concerned and
focuses on what rather than how or why it has happened. Therefore,
observation and interviews are often used to gather the data (Gall et. al,
2007).
lV. Results, Findings, Interpretation and Discussion
1. Impacts of Plastic Wastes in the Community.

Plastic wastes have been a huge problem in the community for a long
time. As plastics are difficult to decompose and contain hazardous
chemicals which can harm the ecosystem, it possesses negative impacts in
the community.
1.1 Health Issues
As plastic takes thousands of years to decay, it was found to produce
negative impacts on human health especially when dumped into oceans.
When plastic wastes reached the ocean, fish and wildlife becomes
intoxicated and the toxic chemicals in plastic can harm animals' health
where people can also ingest such chemicals as they make their way up to
the food chain (Koshti et al., 2018).
1.2 Pollution
Plastic can release harmful chemicals into the surrounding water and
soil bodies. It can cause a range of potentially harmful effects on the
species and humans that drink the water where plastic’s chemical has
seeped in. In addition, the toxic constituents released during the partial
decomposition of plastic wastes also add on to soil pollution and affect

various life forms. As plastics are hydrophobic in nature and thus act as
absorption sites for various pollutants such as persistent organic pollutants
and heavy metals found in aquatic and terrestrial systems (Bhattacharya
and Khare, 2020).
1.2 Rampant Floods
Previous studies demonstrate that in the water system particularly in
urban areas, dumped plastic waste leads to clogging of drainage system
which in turn results to increased flood risk (Njeru, 2006; Windsor et al.,
2019).
2. Benefits of using Recycled Plastic Wastes in Eco-friendly Bricks.

3. 2.1 Reduced Waste
According to Earth911, 7.4 cubic yards of landfill space is saved for

every ton of plastic that is recycled. Plastic wastes when used in
production of eco-friendly bricks will lead to a sustainable means of
reducing potential wastes. Recycling plastic water bottles helps to
conserve space that can even be used for other waste. It can also help
reduce the number of plastic wastes that end up as litter in roadways and
water sources.
2.2 Resource Conservation
Recycling plastic water bottles helps to conserve natural resources,

specifically oil which is a nonrenewable natural resource available only in
limited supply. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it is
estimated that recycling one ton of plastic conserves approximately 3.8
barrels of crude oil. In fact, in 2008, 2.12 million of plastics were recovered
for recycling, the equivalent of roughly 7.6 million barrels of oil.
2.3 Decreased Pollution
By means of recycling plastic water bottles and using it as main material

in creating bricks, it can help to decrease the amount of pollution in the air,
soil and water sources. The possibility of wastes to be dumped in oceans
and in various areas will be lessen for it is used as the sustainable material
in the making of eco-friendly bricks.
2.4 Energy Conservation
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, recycling one

pound of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) which is the plastic most
commonly used in water bottles conserves approximately 12,000 Btu
(British thermal units) of heat energy. The recycling process uses up to
two-thirds less energy than traditional manufacturing which is based on the
burning of fossil fuels. Hence, creating new materials from existing
materials as plastic wastes uses significantly less energy than using
conventional raw materials.
4. Difference between Eco-Friendly Bricks and Conventional

Bricks.
Eco-friendly bricks only consist PET plastic bottles and river sand.
Specifically, one eco-friendly brick contains 171.9 g of river sand and four
1.5 L of plastic bottles. On the other hand, the materials used in
conventional bricks are normally cement, clay, sand, gravel and soil. It is
significant to determine the difference between created eco-friendly bricks

and conventional bricks in some features.
3.1 Color
The mixture of plastic bottles and river sand made the color of eco-
friendly bricks to be dark gray. Gray is the color of river sand used wherein
when put into fire and mixed with melted plastic bottles leads to a darker
color. It is somehow close to the color of concrete bricks which is gray.
3.2 Texture
The texture of eco-friendly bricks is slightly smooth and glossy due to the
presence of plastic. The oil placed in improvised molder also affects its
texture for it was observed that it greatly enables the mixture to form and be
removed easily. It is different from conventional bricks which normally have
rough and hard texture depending on its purpose. Various machines and
equipment are used upon its production which greatly affect such features.
3.2 Weight
The weight of eco-friendly bricks when measured using the triple

beam balance was found to be 225.2 g or 0.2252 kg. Whereas per US
practices, a standard brick can weigh about 5 pounds or 2.27 kg in standard
size of 8 x 2 ¼ x 4 inches. The size of created eco-friendly brick is 6 x 3 x ½
inches which was considered to have impact on its weight.
5. Possible projects suited for the utilization of Eco-Friendly Bricks.
A well maid eco-friendly bricks can be very useful in various aspects of

industrial purposes. It can be used in making sustainable stone furniture
such as stone tables and chairs. It can also be consumed for building walls
and fences as well as in assembling strong pavements and floorings. With

its features and durability, it can also be used as main foundation for
infrastructures and buildings even in sustainable houses.
V. Conclusion, Recommendations and Application
Based from the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn:
1. There are several impacts of plastic wastes in the community such as

health issues, pollution, and rampant floods.
2. Using recycled plastic waste in producing eco-friendly bricks were
found to have benefits in reducing waste, decreasing pollution,
reducing greenhouse gas emissions, for resource conservation and
energy conservation.
3. Difference in color between the eco-friendly bricks and conventional

bricks were identified. Eco-friendly brick’s color is dark gray whereas
conventional brick’s popular color is red, tan, brown and gray.
4. The texture of eco-friendly bricks is slightly smooth and glossy which

differ from conventional bricks that normally have rough and hard
texture.
5. The eco-friendly bricks and conventional bricks have difference in
weight. The conventional brick weighs about 5 pounds or 2.27 kg in
standard size of 8 x 2 ¼ x 4 inches whereas eco-friendly brick weighs
225.2 g or 0.2252 kg with size of 6 x 3 x ½ inches.
6. The possible projects suited for utilizing the eco-friendly bricks using
recycled plastic wastes are in the making of stone furniture, walls and
fences, pavements and floorings, and in infrastructure or building’s
foundation.
Recommendations
In the light of the findings and conclusion of this study, the following
recommendations are hereby offered.
1. To further ensure the durability of eco-friendly bricks, compression

strength, hardness and water absorption test must be measured and
determined.
2. When mixing plastic bottles and river sand, personal protective equipment
(PPE) must be wear. It must also be noted that specific time should be
followed on such process in order to prevent overcooking which later on
may lead to brittleness of the product.
3. Eco-friendly bricks can have various form and shape depending on its
intended purpose. Molder must be improved first for better result of the final
product.
4. Recyclable bins must be placed in each corner of school and public

places to increase the possibility of plastic bottles to be recycled in a
purposive and sustainable product such as eco-friendly bricks. It will also
lessen the potential of plastic wastes to be dumped and cause harm.
5. Machine must be used when melting and mixing the plastic bottles and
river sand for it will reduce the harmful effects brought by toxic gases which
is released in the process.
Application
Plastic waste which is abundantly available everywhere can be put to

an effective use in producing essential construction material in the form of
eco-friendly bricks. Eco-friendly bricks provide solution for plastic and all its
good properties to the benefit of local communities and ecosystems. The
characteristics of plastic that were once so problematic such as longevity
and durability will be put into practical and green use. Rather than plastic
wastes will go directly into the landfill or incinerators, it can be used as
construction materials at a much lower cost after undergoing certain specific
process. It will reduce the construction cost by eliminating the use of mortar
during construction and be replaced by recyclable plastic in the form of eco-
friendly bricks. Eco-friendly bricks will be very helpful in the community
especially for local people in the rural, urban and coastal region for these
areas will be free from hazardous issues of waste. This product is a great
solution and innovative on its own because it deals with the problem at a
very macro level but solves it in a very micro perspective view. Moreover,
eco-friendly bricks show some remarkable response in future industry and
can be further implemented in other parts of the world carrying an important
goal to lessen the harmful effects brought by plastic wastes. Indeed, eco-
friendly bricks become a catalyst to envisioning one’s lifestyle in deeper
harmony with the circles of life.
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APPENDIX A
Collecting plastic bottles from various places.

Collecting bottles
from available
recycling bins.
Collecting plastic bottles from roadsides.
APPENDIX B
Preparing the materials needed.

PET
plastic
bottles
R iver
sand

Spatula Metal studs

Pot
Used oil
APPENDIX C
Drying and cutting of plastic bottles.

The collected plastic materials were dried and secured to have no contents
of moisture.
Bottles were cut into small pieces or crushed into fine size particles and
grouped according to the amount needed in each brick.
Sieving the river sand.
The river sand was sifted using improvised sieve.
Preparing the molder.
Metal sheets were placed between the marked measure of brick

which is 6x3x1/2 inches drawn in each side of the molder and oil was
applied.
APPENDIX D
Preparing eco-friendly bricks.
1. Melting plastic wastes in hot pot for 5 to 9 minutes.
2. Mixing river sand to the melted plastic bottles for 10 to 12 minutes.
3. Pouring of eco-friendly brick in improvised molder.

4. Curing of created bricks for 15 minutes.
5. Removing eco-friendly bricks from improvised molder after 20

minutes.
APPENDIX E
Conducting the experiment.
The brick is immediately weighed using the triple beam balance.
Eco-friendly brick’s texture

and color were observed.

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Department of Education

TAYSAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Utilization of Eco-Friendly Bricks using Recycled Plastic Wastes

Roche Jiro B. Bisa

Mark Joseph C. Sanchez

Mrs. Myrna C. Atienza

The production of plastics has increased substantially over the years

Thermoplastics can be heated up to form products and then if these end

floors or walls, main material for pavements and as foundation in building

B. Statement of the Problem

This study was conducted to use the unique properties of recyclable

1. What are the impacts of plastic wastes in the community?

C. Project Researcher Identification

II. Literature Review

Due to plastic’s unique properties, it gains a wide range of

Harmful Effects of Plastic Wastes. Bhattacharya et. al (2020) stated

recovery of PET monomers (terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol). Various

specific and sustainable project proposed to lessen the impacts of plastic

B. Data Collection Approaches/Strategies. This study employed the

C. Ethical Issues about Collection upon the Subjects/ Participants. The

D. Materials and Procedures

1. Gathering necessary materials for the product. The researchers

2. Drying and cutting of plastic bottles. The collected plastic materials

8. Curing of plastic bricks. After 20 minutes, the brick immediately cools

10. Interpreting and analyzing the results of experiment. After collecting

E. Data Analysis Approach. There is no statistical tool that was employed

lV. Results, Findings, Interpretation and Discussion

1. Impacts of Plastic Wastes in the Community.

decomposition of plastic wastes also add on to soil pollution and affect

2. Benefits of using Recycled Plastic Wastes in Eco-friendly Bricks.

According to Earth911, 7.4 cubic yards of landfill space is saved for

2.2 Resource Conservation

Recycling plastic water bottles helps to conserve natural resources,

2.3 Decreased Pollution

By means of recycling plastic water bottles and using it as main material

2.4 Energy Conservation

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, recycling one

4. Difference between Eco-Friendly Bricks and Conventional

significant to determine the difference between created eco-friendly bricks

The weight of eco-friendly bricks when measured using the triple

5. Possible projects suited for the utilization of Eco-Friendly Bricks.

A well maid eco-friendly bricks can be very useful in various aspects of

and fences as well as in assembling strong pavements and floorings. With

V. Conclusion, Recommendations and Application

1. There are several impacts of plastic wastes in the community such as

3. Difference in color between the eco-friendly bricks and conventional

4. The texture of eco-friendly bricks is slightly smooth and glossy which

1. To further ensure the durability of eco-friendly bricks, compression

4. Recyclable bins must be placed in each corner of school and public

Plastic waste which is abundantly available everywhere can be put to

Bhattacharya, A., and Khare, S. K. (2020). Ecological and toxicological

Koshti, R., Mehta, L., and Samarth, N. (2018). Biological recycling of

Park, S. H., and Kim, S. H. (2014). Poly (ethylene terephthalate) recycling

Shibi Varghese , Praveen Mathew, Thomas paul, Eldho Varghese,

Seymour RB (1989) Polymer science before & after 1899: notable

Collecting plastic bottles from various places.

Collecting plastic bottles from roadsides.

Preparing the materials needed.