FIDHA FATHIMA (STM20CE027)
HIBA FATHIMA (STM20CE028)
MUHAMMED SHAZ M (STM20CE035)
ASWATHI K K (LSTM20CE055)

India produces about 3.5 million tons of waste plastic every year which has almost doubled in the last five years. Plastic waste is increasing day by day, especially in the form of use and throw like plastic bags, portable water bottles, food containers and sanitary bottles. Plastic disposal, however, is difficult, as plastic is non-biodegradable and has a lower recyclability rate than other types of materials such as glass, metals and paper. Hence, plastic has become a threat to today’s world. On the other hand, large amounts of cotton dust micro wastes are also accumulated in textile industries. Cotton micro dust exists in almost all sections of spinning mills, however, blow rooms and carding sections have the highest risk of exposure. A study has revealed that more than one fourth of the workers of those sections are facing cotton dust caused diseases regularly. Cotton in its whole processing value chain can generate potential health hazards. Therefore, effective treatment of these wastes are necessary. This project focuses on an experimental study, which investigates the potential use of cotton micro dust and plastic to produce new and lightweight bricks for construction. Basically, the cement bricks are made from cement, sand and water. PET flakes are used for partially replacing sand in cement brick at a rate of 10% and 15%. Cotton dust is used to replace the cement partially at a rate of 10%. Wooden mould of size 19cm * 9cm * 9cm is used for the moulding process. This study aims on reducing pollution, effective management of cotton micro dust and plastic waste. It creates income for the nation out of the waste generated. This project also aims at reducing the production cost and utilization of waste materials efficiently