Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottles Filled with Treated Paper as an Alternative for Concrete Hollow Blocks for Wall Partition in Low-Cost Housing Construction

Abstract

This research provides an overview of studies on the use of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles and paper as a construction material. The most common waste materials are PET bottles and papers, which pose significant environmental challenges. Since the PET bottles and papers have been recycled and used in different materials, the bottles could be an additional component to hollow blocks known for its durability and strength. The research investigates the efficacy of PET bottles and papers as building materials, either as additives in various building materials or as independent components. It also focuses on the use of recycled materials as an alternative-materials in construction to reduce cost and could provide high strength materials in the construction applications. Understanding how well PET bottles and papers work has led to a study of these materials’ individual progress; nonetheless, some issues remain unresolved and require more improvements such as material cost production. This review seeks to provide more and deeper knowledge of these materials to be more cost-effective and support the environment to be more-greener as recycling has been considered as well as the product are in high performance in terms of building usage and applications.