Elaboración de ladrillos ecológicos a partir de residuos plásticos para la construcción sostenible

Abstract

The project addresses the problem of plastic pollution, proposing its reuse in the manufacture of ecological bricks as a solution for sustainable construction. Plastic waste, collected from the Carlos Julio compound in the canton of El Empalme, was used to produce bricks by combining them with cement. This study evaluates the mechanical and physical properties of the ecological bricks, comparing them with conventional clay bricks. Strength and absorption tests were carried out, obtaining promising results. The methodological process included the collection, crushing and melting of plastics, as well as mixing with cement to create bricks. The results show that ecological bricks can be a viable alternative to reduce plastic waste and offer a sustainable solution in construction.