Wricks – Reinventing Brick Industry

The initial Wricks prototype was 30-40% plastic waste, 40-50% demolition waste, and 20% marble and thermal waste.

Wricks are waterproof composite bricks made from recycled waste materials and no natural resources. The 100% recycled material of the bricks allows Wricks to be recycled at the end of their lifecycle. Because the brick utilizes waste products rather than natural resources, the manufacturer claims that Wricks is more sustainable, lighter, and has a smaller overall mass than clay-fired bricks.

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The bricks can be recycled at the end of their usable life. The expected life cycle of standard Wricks is more than 500 years. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

In initial comparative testing between Wricks and market red clay bricks, the manufacturer noted Wricks’s 1-2% water absorption capacity, and acceptable soundness and hardness.

Wricks was tested by a government-accredited NABL laboratory based on the Indian standard brick tests for compressive strength and water absorption. Wricks achieved higher values in the test as compared to conventional clay brick. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Potential hazards related to the operation of this product include risks associated with waste management, such as handling broken building materials and inorganic waste. When in construction, users should take precautions when lifting large quantities of this product simultaneously.