The use of solid plastic waste in construction marks a significant shift towards sustainable building practices. These blocks, crafted from plastics renowned for their durability, crystalline structure, high melting points, and chemical resistance, embody these qualities and repurpose 5 tons of plastic waste per house. This innovative approach transforms waste into viable materials for dignified living spaces.

Beyond environmental benefits, the system addresses waste management and housing shortages by repurposing plastic into structural and non-structural components, enhancing built environments’ quality and reducing environmental impact.

Dimensional stability ensures longevity amidst environmental changes, resisting pathogens and moisture for reduced maintenance. Concurrent tasks like assembly and installations expedite project timelines, minimizing costs and enhancing efficiency. This system represents a pivotal advancement in sustainable architecture, offering practical solutions to global housing challenges while optimizing resources and promoting environmental responsibility.

Plastic waste into construction materials
We convert plastic waste into construction materials by formulating a blend of various types of post-industrial and post-consumer plastics. These plastics are carefully mixed in specific proportions to provide the desired properties for the construction materials. Additives are also included to enhance features such as fire retardancy. The resulting material is used to create components like blocks and panels for our construction system.

Key properties of produced materials
• Lightweight: The components weigh less than half of traditional masonry systems, which reduces transportation and handling costs.
• Thermal and Acoustic Insulation: The materials provide significant energy savings by reducing the need for heating and air conditioning.
• Durability: The materials are flexible, making them earthquake-resistant as they can absorb movement without collapsing.
• Eco-friendly: The use of recycled plastics significantly reduces environmental impact, including saving 14 million liters of water per housing unit by reusing plastics that would otherwise require extensive resources to produce.

Resilient housing designs features
• Flexible Elements: The construction system is composed of flexible elements made from recycled plastics, allowing the structures to absorb and dissipate energy during seismic events, reducing the risk of collapse.
• Reinforced Structure: Additional bracing has been incorporated into the wall panels, and extra elements have been added to the roof structure to withstand abnormal wind speeds, especially in regions prone to hurricanes.

Climate resilience

These designs enhance climate resilience by ensuring that the houses can withstand difficult weather conditions, such as strong winds and earthquakes. The flexibility of the materials prevents structural failure during moderate seismic activity. This makes the houses safer and more durable in the face of climate-related challenges.