Recycling plastic strips and glass fibers in the compressed earth block

Modern construction focuses on materials with a low environmental impact to align with the principle of sustainable development. This principle is interested in the use of renewable and recyclable materials in construction, which reduces energy consumption and protects the environment. This study is a testament to the potential of combining the recycling of glass fibers and plastics into environmentally friendly building materials and the promising improvements it can bring to earthen bricks. These residues are added in different proportions from 0 to 0.5% to compressed earth bricks consisting of clay, sand, and cement. The changes in physical, mechanical, and thermal properties in this brick are studied according to strict regulatory standards and laboratory rules. Preliminary results showed a decrease in the bulk density value between 11 and 14% and an increase in the water absorption rate between 13 and 15.2%. The tensile strength increased from 18.75 to 27.8%, and the thermal conductivity decreased from 9.37 to 14.7%. These results provide a comprehensive understanding of the improvements in the compressed earth block, both from a mechanical perspective (increased rigidity) and a thermal perspective (enhanced thermal insulation) and an environmental perspective is to dispose of plastic waste in a useful way.