SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE USING INDUSTRIAL AND PLASTIC WASTE MATERIALS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12060/jet-ep-v22.i1-2Keywords:
Sustainable concrete, industrial waste materials, plastic waste, recycled aggregates, supplementary cementitious materials, environmental impactAbstract
The construction industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions and natural resource depletion, primarily due to cement production and extensive use of virgin aggregates. Sustainable concrete incorporating industrial waste materials (such as fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag, silica fume, and recycled aggregates) and plastic waste offers an eco-friendly alternative that mitigates environmental impacts by reducing landfill waste, conserving natural resources, and lowering embodied carbon. This paper reviews state-of-the-art sustainable concrete practices, develops an experimental methodology for evaluating mechanical and durability performance with waste-based mixtures, and presents results comparing sustainable mixes against conventional concrete. The study confirms that appropriate proportions of industrial and plastic waste materials can yield concrete with competitive strength and durability, supporting broader adoption in green construction.