20.10.2023
Turning Textile Waste Into Building Blocks: FabBRICK
In the modern age of rapid consumption and fast fashion, unwanted clothes often end up in the trash. Clarisse Merlet, an ingenious entrepreneur, defied the odds and thought outside the box to create a solution to the textile waste problem. Brimming with determination, she embarked on a quest to convert discarded textiles into something extraordinary - bricks! The beauty of Clarisse's concept lies in its simplicity. Combining shredded textiles with a gluing substance, she discovered a novel way to transform these materials into sturdy, eco-friendly bricks. During the initial production process, she learnt that mixing different types of textiles can be challenging. This new approach not only addresses the issue of textile waste but also provides an alternative building material that is sustainable and resourceful. These textile bricks offer many benefits that traditional bricks cannot match. The production process significantly reduces dependency on conventional resources such as concrete, which is known for its negative environmental impact. Moreover, the repurposed textile bricks possess excellent insulating properties, making them a smart choice for construction. The FabBRICK® process prevents large quantities of textile waste from ending up in landfills, thereby reducing pollution. A single wall made from these revolutionary bricks can prevent up to 300 kg of clothing from being wasted. But the impact of FabBRICK® reaches far beyond environmental benefits. In conclusion, FabBRICK® is not just creating a sustainable option for construction materials but also revolutionizing our perception of waste. By turning discarded textiles into something useful, FabBRICK® is not just reducing waste but also building a pathway towards a sustainable future, one brick at a time. Credit: Brut.
Poverty deprives people of adequate education, health care and of life's most basic necessities- safe living conditions (including clean air and clean drinking water) and an adequate food supply. The developed (industrialized) countries today account for roughly 20 percent of the world's population but control about 80 percent of the world's wealth.
Poverty and pollution seem to operate in a vicious cycle that, so far, has been hard to break. Even in the developed nations, the gap between the rich and the poor is evident in their respective social and environmental conditions.
Poverty and pollution seem to operate in a vicious cycle that, so far, has been hard to break. Even in the developed nations, the gap between the rich and the poor is evident in their respective social and environmental conditions.
