Recycled Rubble Bricks: A Low-Carbon Solution for the Construction Industry
ReutersMay 28, 20252 min1,352 views
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- 💡 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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