2022-06-28

[News from HKGBC Patron Member] A Breakthrough Solution to Upcycle Plastic Waste into Sustainable Construction Materials

 


 
Sino Group and local start-up EcoBricks Limited have joined hands on a breakthrough solution to upcycle all the seven types of plastic into sustainable construction materials, presenting a viable circular economy solution to urban plastic waste.

With its proprietary and process formula, EcoBricks is able to upcycle all the seven types of plastic, including mixed and composite plastic, which are currently impossible to recycle, into ‘green concrete’ for construction. 
 
 


 
The low-energy 100% cold production process of EcoBricks, with no heating or melting of waste plastic eliminates harmful emissions or pollutants. Up to 50% of aggregates in concrete bricks can be replaced with plastic waste, meaning that up to 2,000 kg of plastic waste can be diverted from landfills for every 100 square metres of EcoBricks produced, equivalent to 200,000 plastic bottles.  

"Sino Group is dedicated to making sustainability a driver of our business and exploring innovative solutions to shape a healthier and more sustainable environment. We are excited that this vision has been realised with projects at Hong Kong Gold Coast and Olympian City. The Group is committed to upholding sustainability and developing a platform to promote circular economy through engaging different stakeholders and nurturing start-ups to explore innovative solutions to environmental issues,” said Mr David NG, Group Associate Director of Sino Group. 
 
 


EcoBricks have been applied at Gold Coast Piazza with over 15,000 bricks utilised to pave the promenade and line the Leaf Path. The ‘green concrete’ has been upcycled from the plastic from over 560 old washing machines, equivalent to 5,400 kg of plastic waste. 

 


 
Sino Group is planning to deploy EcoBricks at other suitable properties, including The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong, as well as strengthening engagement with tenants and customers in supporting plastic upcycling and circular economy.

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