MANUFACTURING OF FLY ASH BRICKS BY UTILIZING PAINT INDUSTRY WASTE

Abstract

Urbanization accelerates solid waste generation, posing environmental challenges with land-filling and dumping practices that harm ecosystems and groundwater. Recycling solid waste into valuable resources reduces waste volume, disposal costs, and pollution. Traditional brick production using OPC or clay involves high energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and dwindling natural material availability. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of research efforts aimed at using waste materials in brick production. It covers three main methods: firing, cementing, and alternative techniques, highlighting various waste materials and manufacturing processes explored to promote sustainability in the construction industry. Making of bricks through waste materials faces limitations because of challenges in production processes, contamination risks, lack of standardized guidelines, insufficient guidance, low awareness, and slow adoption by the public and industry. To promote widespread use, further research and development are essential, covering environmental, technical, and economic aspects. Additionally, systematic efforts, public education, and government policies supporting waste reuse and sustainable growth are crucial.

Keywords: Brick, Solid paint waste, Reuse of waste, sustainable environment