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Transforming Plastic Waste into Durable Tiles: A Sustainable Recycling Approach
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Researchers demonstrated a sustainable approach to recycling LDPE plastic waste into construction tiles by heating the material at 180–250°C, producing tiles that were tested according to ASTM standards and found to be stronger, more durable, and more cost-effective than conventional materials, offering a practical pathway for diverting non-biodegradable plastic from the environment.
With the harmful impact of plastic waste on the environment, there is a growing need to utilize products fabricated from recycled plastic. This project aims to utilize LDPE waste to produce tiles. There are engineering and environmental benefits in utilizing plastic waste for the manufacturing of tiles. The improper treatment and disposal of non-biodegradable plastic waste is huge concern in most developing countries. LDPE plastic waste was heated at temperatures ranging from 180°C to 250°C. Plastic waste tiles proved to be stronger, durable and cost-effective as the raw materials used is trash. The discarded plastic waste directly discharged into the environment without any proper disposal. However, their non-biodegradable state, they are a significant threat to the environment. Recycling plastic waste into other products minimizes its size and effect. The Plastic tile samples have been tested for density, Tensile Strength, Elongation, Melt flow Index, and Hardness according to ASTM Standard Testing procedures.
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