Journal of Building Materials and Structures
Volume 5, Numéro 2, Pages 212-217
2019-01-20

Sustainable Utilization Of Plastic Waste As Aggregate In Concrete Mixes: A Review

Authors : Kore Dr. Sudarshan .

Abstract

Plastic waste create serious environmental problems, mainly owing to the inconsistency of the wastes streams. Due to rapid population growth and their consistent necessity the use of plastic is increasing regularly. This creates a large quantity of garbage every day which is unhealthy and pollutes the environment. In present scenario solid waste management is a challenge in our country. This paper represents a collection of ideas of various studies done on the use of Plastic Waste Materials in concrete mixes. Conclusions are drawn based upon the respective results of all the mentioned research papers.

Keywords

Plastic waste ; concrete ; sustainability