Volume 2 - Issue 3, May - June 2026

Rapid urbanization and increasing plastic waste generation have become major environmental concerns worldwide. Simultaneously, conventional brick manufacturing consumes large quantities of natural clay, causing depletion of natural resources and environmental degradation. This study investigates the feasibility of manufacturing eco-friendly bricks using waste plastic and black cotton soil as alternative materials. Different proportions of waste plastic were incorporated into black cotton soil along with fly ash and water to produce sustainable bricks. The mechanical and physical properties such as compressive strength, water absorption, durability, hardness, and cost effectiveness were evaluated. The results indicate that incorporating waste plastic significantly reduces water absorption while improving durability and reducing production cost. The proposed bricks provide an environmentally sustainable alternative for non-load-bearing construction applications and contribute toward effective plastic waste management.

Mr. Aadesh Gajanan Bhakare, Dr.B. H. Shinde,"Effect of Utilization of Waste Plastic with Black Cotton Soil on Bricks" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(3): Page(1211-1218) May-June 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.