Comparative Study On Locality Manufactured Eco Friendly Bricks And Traditional Bricks.

Abstract

This study investigates the production of eco-friendly bricks using microplastics and sand as alternative construction materials. Microplastics were collected from homes, offices, courts, and municipal dumping sites, then cleaned, melted, mixed with sand in specific proportions, and molded into bricks. The manufactured bricks were tested for water absorption, compressive strength, and abrasion resistance. The results show a low water absorption rate of 4.06% (ASTM-67), significantly lower than conventional bricks (15–20%). The compressive strength reached 15.17 MPa (ASTM-67), exceeding the minimum requirement for first-class bricks of 10.5 MPa. Abrasion resistance, tested using AASHTO T-96, was 21.04%, well below the allowable limit 30%. These findings demonstrate that microplastic-sand bricks are durable, sustainable, and suitable for applications such as sidewalks, parking areas, and building basements, contributing to eco friendly construction and effective microplastic waste management.