Concrete manufacturing is an energy-intensive process that accounts for eight percent of GHG emissions. Many academic and industry-based researchers are focused on the production process with the aim of identifying innovative approaches to drive down emissions. Taking a different approach an Egyptian start-up is exploring the potential of using plastic to replace concrete across a […]
Architecture
Plastic roofs and platic walls
In the 1940s, industry commentators predicted that plastics would surround our lives. For example, in 1942 the Australian Woman’s Mirror claimed: “You will soon rise from your plastic bed, bathe in your plastic bath, use your plastic brush and comb, and breakfast from a plastic table while seated on a plastic chair. Later on you […]
Build a house with recycled plastics
An Australian company, Studio Kite, has developed a range of enormous 3D printers specifically designed to create models and props for the film and TV industry. Following the horrific 2019/20 bushfire season in Australia, they used these printers to create wildlife nesting boxes. As China had recently introduced its China Sword policy, the company was […]