Finding high-impact intervention points for plastic recycling using an exploratory stock-flow model

Wiman, Henri; Siltaloppi, Jaakko; Leinonen, Anna

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136396

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“…Global overpopulation, consumer society, and lack of sensitivity to the environment have led society to an environmental crisis aggravated by excess waste dumped in natural sources without any control (1)(2)(3). If current consumption patterns and management practices continue, by 2050 there will be around 12,000 million tons of plastic garbage in landfills and natural spaces (4,5).…”

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Characterization of a polypropylene and polyethylene compound for the production of bricks in non-structural walls

Salcedo Rodriguez,

Castañeda Losada,

Gil Hernandez

et al. 2023

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This paper investigates the feasibility of using recycled plastic composed of polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), as a basis for the fabrication of plastic bricks for non-structural walls starting from the material characterization. The deformation properties of plastic bricks were evaluated under the application of compression, flexural and traction forces; the thermal analysis of the material was carried out by means of the ignition test, differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and its water ab-sorption capacity was also tested. Satisfactory results were obtained in the tests carried out; It was found that the compressive strength of the material complies with the requirements of standard specifications for conventional bricks (clay - concrete), and the physicochemical properties of the composite meet specifications of material for use in non-structural walls; which makes it an innovative material with enormous potential for use in the construction sector.

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confidence: 99%