Upcycling

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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

As Insulation

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

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