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Recycled Rubble Bricks: A Low-Carbon Solution for the Construction Industry

ReutersMay 28, 20252 min1,352 views
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Innovative Eco-Friendly Bricks

  • 💡 K-BRIQ bricks, made entirely from recycled construction waste like old bricks, rubble, and stone, offer a sustainable alternative for the building industry.
  • 🎯 Compared to traditional clay bricks, these innovative bricks produce 95% less CO2 emissions.

Reducing Embodied Carbon

  • 🔑 The construction industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions, and K-BRIQ aims to significantly reduce the embodied carbon associated with new building projects.
  • 🏗️ Embodied carbon, which accounts for over half of a building's total carbon footprint, is often overlooked in favor of operational carbon.

Sustainable Production and Performance

  • ♻️ Kenoteq utilizes recycled materials and a low-energy production process that avoids firing, making it a unique and environmentally friendly product.
  • ✅ Despite their recycled origin, K-BRIQ bricks perform technically like traditional building bricks.

Environmental Impact and Waste Reduction

  • 🏠 Switching to K-BRIQ for a standard two-bedroom house could slash carbon emissions from approximately 6 tons to just 0.2 tons, equivalent to taking a petrol car off the road for a year.
  • landfill waste, which constitutes up to 65% of the UK's total waste.

Market and Future Outlook

  • 💰 While currently a premium product, Kenoteq anticipates the price of K-BRIQ to decrease as production volumes increase.
  • 🌍 The K-BRIQ is certified for use in the US and UK and is currently seeking EU approval.
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