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Carpet fibres stop concrete cracking. Engineers in Australia have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibres, rolling out the red carpet for sustainability in the construction sector.
Engineers have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibres, rolling out the red carpet for sustainability.
The disposal of carpets and other textiles including discarded fabrics poses an enormous environmental challenge, Gunasekara said. “Burning carpet waste releases various toxic gases, creating environmental concerns.” “Up to 70% of textile waste would be suitable for conversion into usable fibres, presenting an opportunity in the materials supply chain,” said Houshyar, from the School of Engineering.
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