SF#01 Incorporating waste materials into clay brick production

Recycling waste products by incorporating them into clay brick during production is a practical and environmentally- friendly solution - curbing the costs and negative environmental impact associated with waste disposal.

Depending on the type of waste, the observed benefits include improvements in brick porosity, thermal conductivity, water absorption properties and reduced energy use during firing.

Technical Contributors

• Lodewijk Nell
  Technical Consultant - EcoMetrix Africa
• Dianne Volek
  Technical Consultant - InTouch24-7
• CBA Technical Committee