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Waste Management — II Safe Disposal of Waste — Question 4

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What are eco-bricks? Make a list of items that you can make using eco bricks.

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Eco bricks or ecological bricks or plastic bricks, are building blocks made by stuffing plastic waste tightly into plastic bottles. These bricks provide an eco-friendly solution to manage plastic waste.

Eco bricks can be used to make the following items:

  1. Furniture — They can be used in making chairs, benches, tables, and shelves.
  2. Garden and landscaping structures — They can be used to build garden walls, raised garden beds, planters, and decorative structures like trellises and sculptures.
  3. Pavements and pathways — Eco bricks can be used to construct durable and sustainable pavements and pathways in outdoor areas.
  4. Partition walls — They can be used to build interior partition walls in homes or other buildings.
  5. Playgrounds and recreational structures — Eco bricks can be used to create play structures, such as slides, climbing walls, and seating areas, in parks and playgrounds.
  6. Art installations — Eco bricks can be incorporated into artistic installations and sculptures, showcasing creativity while promoting environmental awareness.