Bottle Bricks

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Plastic Bottle Bricks consists of plastic bottles filled with compacted sand, plastics, or some other non-organic material to create a dense and strong brick used for construction.

Product description Brand name and product description

Plastic Bottle Bricks consists of plastic bottles filled with compacted sand, plastics, or some other non-organic material to create a dense and strong brick used for construction. An example of a website that shares information about this method of building is called Ecobricks.org.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Plastic Bottle Bricks can be used in any country with an excess amount of used plastic bottles.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Varies. No company distributes bottle bricks, since they are intended to be manufactured using local recycled materials. There are a few organizations (Growth International Volunteer Excursions, Ecobricks.orgBottlebrick.com, and others) that have their own bottle brick projects in countries around the world.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

ECO-TEC estimates 6-11 USD per square foot for construction, excluding labor costs.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Any standard earthen block or average brick has the same function as a bottle brick.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

 

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Any person, community, or organization that wants to construct a structure out of recycled materials.

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