Harnessing Waste Bottles for Sustainable Housing Solutions: From the Perspective of Developing an Innovative and Affordable Approach

The rapid accumulation of plastic garbage, especially from abandoned bottles, presents a serious environmental threat on a global scale. Developing creative and long-lasting solutions is necessary to address this problem, especially in the fields of construction and architecture. With an emphasis on cost, scalability, and sustainability, this article investigates several innovative methods for employing used bottles as feasible building materials for housing solutions. This paper provides a comprehensive review of benefits of recycling discarded bottles for the environment, such as lessening the burden on landfills and the need for building materials with large carbon footprints. The next part of the article explores the technical elements of using waste bottles in construction, going over techniques like building bottle bricks and integrating them into insulation and walls. It also discusses the socio-economic advantages of trash bottle housing solutions, which offer reasonably priced housing options, especially in areas with low socio-economic status, challenges, and future directions. By synthesizing existing research and insights, this article aims to provide a foundation for further exploration and implementation of innovative waste bottle housing solutions in the pursuit of sustainable architecture. The main aim of the study is to highlight the revolutionary potential of waste bottle housing solutions in promoting sustainable building and tackling urgent environmental and social issues through this investigation.

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Environment and Ecology Research
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2024-10-01
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https://doi.org/10.13189/eer.2024.120506
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Urban and Rural Development Challenges
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Harnessing Waste Bottles for Sustainable Housing Solutions: From the Perspective of Developing an Innovative and Affordable Approach

Bhagyashree Bhagyashree, Kavyashree Kavyashree
2 citations
Environment and Ecology Research
Urban and Rural Development Challenges
3.92
article

Harnessing Waste Bottles for Sustainable Housing Solutions: From the Perspective of Developing an Innovative and Affordable Approach

Bhagyashree Bhagyashree, Kavyashree Kavyashree
article en
2 citations

Abstract

The rapid accumulation of plastic garbage, especially from abandoned bottles, presents a serious environmental threat on a global scale. Developing creative and long-lasting solutions is necessary to address this problem, especially in the fields of construction and architecture. With an emphasis on cost, scalability, and sustainability, this article investigates several innovative methods for employing used bottles as feasible building materials for housing solutions. This paper provides a comprehensive review of benefits of recycling discarded bottles for the environment, such as lessening the burden on landfills and the need for building materials with large carbon footprints. The next part of the article explores the technical elements of using waste bottles in construction, going over techniques like building bottle bricks and integrating them into insulation and walls. It also discusses the socio-economic advantages of trash bottle housing solutions, which offer reasonably priced housing options, especially in areas with low socio-economic status, challenges, and future directions. By synthesizing existing research and insights, this article aims to provide a foundation for further exploration and implementation of innovative waste bottle housing solutions in the pursuit of sustainable architecture. The main aim of the study is to highlight the revolutionary potential of waste bottle housing solutions in promoting sustainable building and tackling urgent environmental and social issues through this investigation.

Environment and Ecology ResearchVol. 12(5)
Sustainable cities and communities
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Urban and Rural Development Challenges
3.92
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Harnessing Waste Bottles for Sustainable Housing Solutions: From the Perspective of Developing an Innovative and Affordable Approach — Bhagyashree Bhagyashree, Kavyashree Kavyashree · Environment and Ecology Research (2024) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS