Analysis of the benefits of the addition of granite residues in the production of ecological brick

Francisca Oliveira, Rebeka Sousa, Paulysendra Silva, Phillype Lopes, Gilvan Moreira, Rodolpho Leite, Roberto Arruda

Ecological Brick; Granite; Waste.

The activities of the ornamental rock sector generate huge amounts of solid waste, which can cause negative consequences to the environment. Given the need for environmental preservation and a greater concern with the concepts of sustainability, we have been seeking to use natural resources intelligently, thus aiming at a better future of the planet, the ecological brick presents itself as a possible alternative to reuse these granite residues presenting an alternative destination for ornamental rock tailings. This work seeks through a brief bibliographic survey to evaluate the potential of the insertion of waste from granite in the production of ecological bricks.

Received: 15 Dec 2020; Received in revised form: 03 Feb 2021; Accepted: 28 Feb 2021; Available online: 15 Mar 2021

10.22161/ijaers.83.15