Construction waste is converted by an initiative of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (RDP) in environmental tree for inexpensive reconstruction and development programs (RDP) for the reconstruction and development program (RDP).
In the past month of institutes, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in cooperation with the use of the non -profit organization and the construction solutions, the most important bricks for the use and construction of solutions were built by a prototype house that was built with the blocks.
A visit to the location provided knowledge behind the scenes in the processes of the key stones, material mixing conditions, structural design and the devices used to produce the interlocking block.
Use and important bricks shared their journey with the steps that they undertook in their operating processes, and their close cooperation with the CSIR to test and refine product ideas and refine principles of the circular economy.
The green block comprises 70% recycled waste content, including crushed glass and construction and construction waste waste, which makes the block 100% recyclable.
In addition, the design of the interlocking block enables “simple” Baubau and if necessary, the structure can be deconstructed and reused in another location.
The block is designed in such a way that Lego blocks are related and do not require a cement between the layers. Each block has internal cavities that create channels for installing electrical and water pipes when stacking, which reduces the need to cut grooves and ensure that the blocks remain intact.
The DSTI socio -economic innovation partnerships Deputy General Director Dr. Ornaes in Mutoofhe and CSIR hosted Programs Executive Manager Bongani Mangema Chairman of the ceremony of the ligament for the newly built demonstration house. CSIR project manager Aubrey MuswemaUse-it MD Belinda Pastterill and important CEO of bricks Matt Oliver also visited.
The CSIR found that the blocks have arisen from the need to find markets for waste glass and construction of rubble in Kwazulu-Natal (KZN).
“It is not profitable to transport waste glass from KZN to Gauteng to recycling. The margins are simply too slim, which leads to a large part of these waste does not shot down and influenced the environment,” said Pastterill. “We have to find ways to use glass locally in KZN.”
In addition, cities, cities and villages across the country are plagued by the illegal deposit of rubble in open rooms. Since these blocks use construction and waste waste, you can help reduce the dumping and reduce the need for conventional virgin materials.
Muswema explained that the building with the innovative block is inexpensive, the construction period saves and requires minimal work and construction experience.
Local companies and value chains can also benefit from the potential to generate additional sources of income.
In addition, the blocks also have the potential to speed up social aid measures by dealing with the country's living space.