INTRODUCTION

Eco-friendly bricks are those environmentally safe bricks that are made up of natural and recycled materials. Their purpose is to reduce pollution and waste from the environment. It promotes sustainable construction.

Traditional takes a lot of clay or mitti, and even though it consumes more energy, the eco-bricks are the eco-friendly option. Nowadays it has become a trend in green building, so the ecobrick plays a major role in it.

RAW MATERIALS USED IN MAKING OF ECO-FRIENDLY BRICKS

1. Fly ash—it is a waste product of thermal waste.
2. Plastic bottles—it is plastic waste or the soft plastic
3. Rice husk ash—it is the waste of paddy or rice agriculture.
4. Cement/Lime—it works as a binding agent.
5. Cow dung—it is used in some villages

These materials create pollution in the environment if not used, but if they are used in making bricks, it somehow reduces the wastage and also gives the material for the construction.

TYPES OF ECO-FRIENDLY BRICKS

• FLY ASH BRICKS- it is made up of fly ash and stone dust; it is lightweight and thermally efficient. it is used in load-bearing walls.

• PLASTIC ECO-BRICKS – it is made up of plastic waste; it is lightweight and strong. mainly used in garden benches, walls, and planters.

• COMPRESSED STABILIZED EARTH BLOCKS – it is made up of clay and a little cement. it can be made by the machine or manually; it is low-cost and mainly used in rural houses.

• RECYCLED AGGREGATES BRICKS – it is made from the waste generated in the construction. it is strong and cost-effective.

FEATURES AND PROPERTIES OF ECO-FRIENDLY BRICKS

1. It is lightweight and can be transported easily.
2. It has thermal insulation, which means it can keep the house warm/cool.
3. It is high strength and long-lasting, i.e., crack resistant.
4. It is eco-friendly, which means it is made up of waste and recyclable waste.
5. It is cost-effective, which means less investment in long-term maintenance.
6. Some types of bricks absorb water, i.e., they are water resistant.

Feature	Eco Bricks	Traditional Clay Bricks
Material	Waste or recycled material	Natural clay
Energy Use	Low	High (kiln firing)
Carbon Emission	Low	High
Weight	Lightweight	Medium to heavy
Cost	Slightly higher (initial)	Cheaper initially
Sustainability	High	Low
Durability	Good to High	High

ADVANTAGES

1. It is environmentally safe; it reduces the carbon footprint of the bricks and creates a harmless nature.
2. Construction waste material like plastic bottles, fly ash, and cement waste. everything become useful in the form of a brick.
3. The bricks had thermal and sound insulation; it helps in noise prevention and makes the home cool.
4. These bricks are low maintenance, which means they are long-lasting, and there is no need for frequent repairing and repainting.
5. They save time in the construction because they are lightweight and can be easily installed.

DISADVANTAGES

1. The initial cost may be higher, but it is cost-effective in the long-term investment.
2. The awareness and availability of the bricks in rural areas are low.
3. These bricks may not be suitable for all types of structure.

ECO-FRIENDLY BRICKS ARE USED WHERE ?

1. Residential and commercial buildings
2. partition and boundary walls
3. Eco parks and urban gardens
4. Outdoor furniture
5. pavements and low-load roads

REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES OF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN INDIA ?

Indore, Hyderabad, and Delhi are using fly ash bricks in their large construction projects. IITs and architectural colleges make trials on recycled bricks.

FAQs ON THE ECO-FRIENDLY BRICKS

The questions which are generally asked about the eco-friendly bricks

1. Are these bricks lower in cost?

yes they are cost-effective in the long term because they require less maintenance.

2. Are fly ash bricks safe?

yes because they are high in strength, and they are also safe and harmless for the environment.

3. Are eco-friendly bricks used to make houses?

No, they are mainly used for garden walls and seating.

4. how eco-friendly bricks made?

Every brick has its own type of manufacturing. Fly ash bricks are made up from automatic machines, and Plastic bricks are made from manual stuffing.

CONCLUSION – THE FUTURE IS ECO-BRICKS

Our earth is facing pollution, climate change, and urban waste. we says a quote: “when there is a hope, there is a way,” so the eco-friendly becomes a hope in this situation. This is not just a construction material, but this is also part of our sustainable lifestyle.

If everyone becomes conscious and starts using eco-friendly bricks as a preference. we can save our nature and can also create better homes for our generation.

If you’re an architect, a builder, or a responsible citizen. so next time, think about the building material—”THINK “GREEN BUILD GREEN.”

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