Bio-composite building materials are manufactured with recycled materials , an advantage when building economically and eco- friendly Many experts say that , and in recent years has been a strong cleaner to replace certain building materials other trend in the coming years we will see the rise of bio-composites. These are materials that, similar to the known characteristics, are produced from organic materials and replace the use of traditional materials.

1. Bio-composites and
recycled construction materials

2. Bio-composites and recycled construction materials
Bio-composite building materials are manufactured with recycled materials , an advantage when building economically and eco- friendly
Many experts say that , and in recent years has been a strong cleaner to replace certain building materials other trend in the coming years we will see the
rise of bio-composites. These are materials that, similar to the known characteristics, are produced from organic materials and replace the use of traditional
materials.
An example of bio-composite material is plastic waste made from corn, which has an infinite variety of uses, both for the exterior of the house (such as
openings), and interior ( furniture and accessories ) .
Bioclimatic Bricks
In Chile, for example, "bioclimatic brick" occur. Conglomerates are manufactured from waste materials as a raw material, to which a binder is added. Due
to its characteristics, using these bricks is unnecessary also use thermal or acoustic insulation in homes. Additionally, these blocks are recyclable , have a
high compressive strength and energy consumption for manufacturing is almost nil.
Papercrete
Joyce Plath, an American architect, who invented a material called Papercrete, a mixture of paper and concrete. The initial mixing is done with water and
recycled paper (any will do: newspapers, phone books, magazines, etc. . ) . Then cement and sometimes additional material such as clay, sand or ash is
added. With this mix blocks, which are joined with a similar but more liquid mixture is produced. This material is so tough that the blocks can be lifted up to
two-story houses with no additional structure. Is sound and thermal insulation and reduces construction costs by a third, is highly resistant to earthquakes and
of course, clean.
Squak Mountain Stone
With these same materials as base, adding more glass, Amee Quiriconi created an artificial stone which he called Squak Mountain Stone. It can be used for
fireplaces, tables, stairs, banks, etc. . , And can give you different endings.
Building materials recycling
Although not strictly a bio-composite, another innovative construction material obtained from recycled. It is a translucent plastic, invented by a British
company, which is made from the remains of CDs and / or DVDs, and plastic bottles. Other recycled plastics are also added, for different colors or designs.
This material can be used for furniture, fixtures, carpeting, etc...
Durat also is a material that includes between 30% and 50% of recycled plastic and is, in turn, 100% recyclable. This material is for kitchen countertops,
bathroom and kitchen sinks, shower trays, etc. . It can be cut, sanded and paste as wood, and also can be molded.
Newwood other building material is obtained by recycling wood and plastic waste. It is resistant to wood pests, impacts and water, and it can be used for
furniture or carpeting.