Upcycling - Revision history

Eric: Minor Clarification

2021-03-26T03:18:51Z

Minor Clarification

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	=Basics=		=Basics=
	*The conversion of some form of ~~recylcing~~/waste material into a material in a different use case, with higher utility		*The conversion of some form of recycling/waste material into a material in a different use case, with higher utility
	*Unlike the concept of [[Creative Reuse]] this page goes into more ~~technical~~ applications		*Unlike the concept of [[Creative Reuse]] this page goes into more artistic applications, rather than the more industrial applications of upcycling

	=As Aggregate=		=As Aggregate=
	*[[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] , and old cement/concrete debris can be used as aggregate in new [[Concrete]] mixed		*[[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] , and old cement/concrete debris can be used as aggregate in new [[Concrete]] mixed
	*Some processes may be needed to obtain the proper particle size		*Some processes may be needed to obtain the proper particle size

	=As Fiber=		=As Fiber=
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	=As Insulation=		=As Insulation=
	*Many types of [[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] can be made into [[Basalt Fiber]] / [[Fiberglass]] and thus can be used like [[Insulation \| Fiberglass Batting Insulation]]		*Many types of [[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] can be made into [[Basalt Fiber]] / [[Fiberglass]] and thus can be used like [[Insulation \| Fiberglass Batting Insulation]]
	*Waste Plastic can also be used in this manner, but this may not be the best ~~usecase~~ if other technologies are available		*Waste Plastic can also be used in this manner, but this may not be the best use case if other technologies are available

	=As Breakwater Material=		=As Breakwater Material=
	*[[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] , and old cement/concrete debris can be used as material for roads/paths in a similar manner to gravel		*[[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] , and old cement/concrete debris can be used as material for roads/paths in a similar manner to gravel
	*Some processes may be needed to obtain the proper particle size, and geometry		*Some processes may be needed to obtain the proper particle size, and geometry
	*Also, given in this use case the material will be exposed to the ~~enviroment~~ and people, research/testing needs to be conducted to ensure it is not toxic (mainly as a leaching risk, but dust inhalation / bioaccumulation are also potential risks		*Also, given in this use case the material will be exposed to the environment and people, research/testing needs to be conducted to ensure it is not toxic (mainly as a leaching risk, but dust inhalation / bioaccumulation are also potential risks

	=As Road Material=		=As Road Material=
	*[[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] , and old cement/concrete debris can be used as material for roads/paths in a similar manner to gravel		*[[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] , and old cement/concrete debris can be used as material for roads/paths in a similar manner to gravel
	*Some processes may be needed to obtain the proper particle size, and smoothness		*Some processes may be needed to obtain the proper particle size, and smoothness
	*Also, given in this use case the material will be exposed to the ~~enviroment~~ and people, research/testing needs to be conducted to ensure it is not toxic (mainly as a leaching risk, but dust inhalation / bioaccumulation are also potential risks		*Also, given in this use case the material will be exposed to the environment and people, research/testing needs to be conducted to ensure it is not toxic (mainly as a leaching risk, but dust inhalation / bioaccumulation are also potential risks

	=Internal Links=		=Internal Links=

Eric: Added some more information

2020-11-26T23:05:12Z

Added some more information

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	*[[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] , and old cement/concrete debris can be used as aggregate in new [[Concrete]] mixed		*[[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] , and old cement/concrete debris can be used as aggregate in new [[Concrete]] mixed
	*Some processes may be needed to obtain the proper particle size		*Some processes may be needed to obtain the proper particle size

			=As Fiber=
			*[[Polyester]] is essentially just recycled [[PET (Plastics) ]]

	=As Insulation=		=As Insulation=

Eric: Added a Category to the Page

2020-11-26T23:04:32Z

Added a Category to the Page

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	=External Links=		=External Links=
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			[[Category: Waste Management]]

Eric: Minor Text Formating Fix

2020-11-09T23:15:43Z

Minor Text Formating Fix

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	=As Breakwater Material=		=As Breakwater Material=
	**[[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] , and old cement/concrete debris can be used as material for roads/paths in a similar manner to gravel		*[[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] , and old cement/concrete debris can be used as material for roads/paths in a similar manner to gravel
	*Some processes may be needed to obtain the proper particle size, and geometry		*Some processes may be needed to obtain the proper particle size, and geometry
	*Also, given in this use case the material will be exposed to the enviroment and people, research/testing needs to be conducted to ensure it is not toxic (mainly as a leaching risk, but dust inhalation / bioaccumulation are also potential risks		*Also, given in this use case the material will be exposed to the enviroment and people, research/testing needs to be conducted to ensure it is not toxic (mainly as a leaching risk, but dust inhalation / bioaccumulation are also potential risks

Eric: Fixed an internal link

2020-11-09T23:15:23Z

Fixed an internal link

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	=As Insulation=		=As Insulation=
	*Many types of [[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] can be made into [[Basalt Fiber]] / [[Fiberglass]] and thus can be used like [[Fiberglass Batting Insulation]]		*Many types of [[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] can be made into [[Basalt Fiber]] / [[Fiberglass]] and thus can be used like [[Insulation \| Fiberglass Batting Insulation]]
	*Waste Plastic can also be used in this manner, but this may not be the best usecase if other technologies are available		*Waste Plastic can also be used in this manner, but this may not be the best usecase if other technologies are available

Eric: Created Page + Added Basic Sections/Info

2020-11-09T23:13:30Z

Created Page + Added Basic Sections/Info

New page

=Basics=
*The conversion of some form of recylcing/waste material into a material in a different use case, with higher utility
*Unlike the concept of [[Creative Reuse]] this page goes into more technical applications

=As Aggregate=
*[[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] , and old cement/concrete debris can be used as aggregate in new [[Concrete]] mixed
*Some processes may be needed to obtain the proper particle size

=As Insulation=
*Many types of [[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] can be made into [[Basalt Fiber]] / [[Fiberglass]] and thus can be used like [[Fiberglass Batting Insulation]]
*Waste Plastic can also be used in this manner, but this may not be the best usecase if other technologies are available

=As Breakwater Material=
**[[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] , and old cement/concrete debris can be used as material for roads/paths in a similar manner to gravel
*Some processes may be needed to obtain the proper particle size, and geometry
*Also, given in this use case the material will be exposed to the enviroment and people, research/testing needs to be conducted to ensure it is not toxic (mainly as a leaching risk, but dust inhalation / bioaccumulation are also potential risks

=As Road Material=
*[[Clinkers]], [[Slag]] , and old cement/concrete debris can be used as material for roads/paths in a similar manner to gravel
*Some processes may be needed to obtain the proper particle size, and smoothness
*Also, given in this use case the material will be exposed to the enviroment and people, research/testing needs to be conducted to ensure it is not toxic (mainly as a leaching risk, but dust inhalation / bioaccumulation are also potential risks

=Internal Links=
*

=External Links=
*