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EPJ Web Conf.
Volume 379, 2026
2nd International Conference on Sustainable Materials, Methodologies, Technologies & Applications in Engineering (ICS2MT-2026)
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| Article Number | 01013 | |
| Number of page(s) | 8 | |
| Section | Sustainable Concrete Materials and Construction Technologies | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202637901013 | |
| Published online | 03 August 2026 | |
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202637901013
Sustainable Papercrete Bricks by Utilizing Recycled Construction Waste
1 Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering., MVSR Engineering College, Nadergul, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, St. Peter’s Engineering College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Published online: 3 August 2026
Abstract
Papercrete is an innovative and eco-friendly building material that incorporates recycled paper and reduces the reliance on cement. Its composition offers a promising solution to meet the rising demand for sustainable concrete while minimizing environmental impacts. By utilizing high volumes of paper waste, papercrete helps address the depletion of natural aggregate resources and mitigates the environmental challenges posed by abandoned paper waste globally. This research explores the potential of paper waste as a key ingredient in producing lightweight, cost-effective concrete for construction. Through a series of experiments, the study aims to optimize the papercrete mix by analyzing its compressive strength. The strength varies from 4.22 to 2.21 MPa shows the reduction with increase in pulp content. The water absorption is from 11 to 18% with increase in pulp content still in permissible limits. The focus is on reusing waste materials, such as discarded paper and debris from construction sites, to develop an affordable alternative to traditional bricks, thereby contributing to more sustainable construction practices.
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