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Lightweight polystyrene-based brick façade

A lightweight polystyrene-based insulating building façade with an outer layer of super-thin brick that is said to be cheaper and easier to assemble than conventional brick walls, and better insulated than other lightweight insulation surfaces, has been developed by offsite manufacturing company GWL International in Zhengzhou, China.
Clay Technology, 06 Jun 2008

Producing low-carbon pressed bricks

A process for creating pressed bricks containing little or no embedded carbon has been developed by Gengsheng Minerals in Gongyi, China. These bricks can withstand temperatures up to 1,600ºC, and can be used in furnaces and ladles in iron and steel mills.
Clay Technology, 06 Jun 2008

Polymer waste for cement-free paving

PET waste from bottles, cartons and yoghurt pots has been redirected from landfill and transformed into cement-free concrete paving blocks thanks to a EUREKA funded project called Sandplast.
Clay Technology, 06 Jun 2008
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Features

Dumping the waste – reusing ceramics

Ceramic tile manufacturer Johnson Tiles, Stoke on Trent, UK, has found ways to reduce water consumption and waste. Fifteen manufacturers deliver waste to the company where it is used in the production of new items. This saves over 20,000t of waste ceramics from landfill each year. The company adds at least 25% of recycled content to its tiles and this year has increased levels to 28.5%.
Clay Technology, 06 Jun 2008

Strong foundations — how Train to Gain is helping employers

Train to Gain offers employers assistance with employee education and training.
Clay Technology, 01 Apr 2008

Floor plans — training for concrete floor fitters

Hanson intends to run in-house training for precast concrete fitters. This will be supported by Proskills through Train to Gain.
Clay Technology, 01 Apr 2008
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