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=Basics= | =Basics= | ||
*The conversion of some form of | *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 | *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 | *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 | *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 | *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 | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:18, 26 March 2021
Basics
- 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 artistic applications, rather than the more industrial applications of upcycling
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 Fiber
- Polyester is essentially just recycled PET (Plastics)
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 use case 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 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
- 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 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