Glassy blocks could build sustainability into construction

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Recycled glass could potentially become a staple for earth blocks.

Period	28 Jul 2025

Title	Glassy blocks could build sustainability into construction
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	IMO3
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	28/07/25
Description	University of Portsmouth, UK, scientists say they have identified the optimum ratio for incorporating glass waste into compressed earth blocks. The group tested the potential for using powdered recycled glass as a stabilising agent in the blocks.
URL	https://www.iom3.org/resource/glassy-could-build-sustainability-into-construction.html
Persons	Muhammad Ali