GREENBLOCKS: DEVELOPMENT OF

CONCRETE BLOCKS WITH RECYCLED

POLYETHYLENE, POLYSTYRENE AND
CARDBOARD
ALARCON . CATINOY . COBRADOR . PATAUEG
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
01
RESEARCH PROBLEMS AND
HYPOTHESIS
02
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
03
SCOPE AND LIMITATION
04
METHODOLOGY
05
01
BACKGROU
ND OF THE
STUDY
Concrete block are used widely in infrastructure, various types
are used for multiple purposes. Hollow blocks have been shown to
be of higher uniform consistency, greater longevity, quick
building speed and lower labor costs compared to conventional
bricks. Hollow blocks are gradually being used in different
building practices despite these advantages. Other tasks include
loading bearing walls, interior walls, panel walls, retaining walls
and compound walls, but not limited to those.
Growing problems caused by the disturbing number of plastic and
cardboard wastes, studies were performed to learn possible ways
of successful reuse. The use of plastic and its use as a building
material are of prime importance in this sense. Using plastic
Aggregates as a partial substitute in concrete for the coarse
aggregate can provide sustainable solution for plastic waste
disposal.
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RESEARCH
PROBLEMS AND
HYPOTHESIS
The Research will focus primarily
in developing more durable Green
blocks to improve construction
materials like the concrete blocks.
This would also be used as an
instrument to lessen plastic
wastes such as Polyethylene or
PET bottles and Polystyrene
together with Cardboard wastes.
In addition, the Research will also
compare if the created products
are more durable than
commercialized concrete blocks.
Thus, this study sought to answer the following
questions stated below. Specifically, the study aims
to address the following questions:

01 02
What are the evaluation of What are the levels of
Greenblocks after the Durability of the
compression tests? Greenblocks through the
compression test?
Thus, this study sought to answer the following
questions stated below. Specifically, the study aims
to address the following questions.

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Is there a significant
difference in terms of
durability and strength
between Greenblocks and
Commercialized Concrete
Blocks?
The Researchers also formulated
a hypothesis in correlation to the
research questions: (1) If the
blocks passed the compression
test, then the process and
materials used are effective in
developing durable concrete
blocks. (2) If the blocks have
passed the level of durability,
then the Greenblocks are
advisable to be used as a
construction material. (3) If the
durability and strength of
Greenblocks are more feasible
than the Commercialized
Concrete Blocks, then it is certain
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SIGNIFICANCE OF
THE STUDY
The Result of this
Research Study may be The result of this Research Study may
beneficial to the eradicate the increasing number of plastic
following: wastes such as Polyethylene or PET bottles
and Polystyrene or Styrofoam together with
Cardboard wastes. Leading to a more cleaner
0 and greener environment.
1 To the Environment

To the Government 0
This research study can help the 2
Government promote products that uses
reusable materials that are detrimental to
our Environment. In can be of use in
creating Public facilities and
infrastructures.
The Result of this
Research Study may be This Research Study proves to be beneficial
beneficial to the for Future Researchers as they can use this
following: as a framework in conducting similar studies.
This can also give them more insights about
the use of Plastic and Cardboard Wastes for
0 Constructional Materials.
3 To the Future Researchers

To the Residents of Muntinlupa 0

This research study can give them insights 4
which could encourage them to plan more
relevant projects designed to improve the
quality of infrastructures in their
community, with the use of recycled
materials.
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SCOPE AND
LIMITATION
The study will be conducted in
Muntinlupa City, Philippines. This
study will incorporate the same
processes used in making
commercialized concrete blocks.
But instead of making a 1:1 ratio of
Sand and
manipulate
Cement
and
we
divide
are to
the
SCOPE AND
measurements in order to add the
Recycled materials that we wanted
LIMITATION
to incorporate. Materials such as
Polyethylene or PET bottles,
Polystyrene or Styrofoam and
Cardboard. Lessening Plastic and
Cardboard wastes in the City. The
said research will be conducted
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METHODOLOGY
 Gathering of Materials:
Shredding of PET bottles and Cardboard Removal of molded mixture to the molder
Polyethylene or PET bottles and scraping of Polystyrene or Styrofoam
Polystyrene or Styrofoam
Cardboard
Let the created hollow block dry
Cement
Sand Add sand and Cement, then Mix
Water
After drying constantly water the created
Molder
Measuring Cup (900 mL) hollow blocks in order to make it more
Adding the Adding the
Other missing equipments durable
shredded PET scraped
bottles and Polystyrene or
Cardboard to the Styrofoam and Let the hollow blocks dry for 3 days
Creating of Concrete Blocks mixture shredded
Cardboard to the
mixture

Mixing of all Mixture

Adding of Mixture to the Molder

Prepare Commercialized Concrete Blocks
and GreenBlocks

Ready for testing of Compressive Strength

(PSI and MPA) using Compression Test

Gathering of Data, the result of

Compression Test

Determine Results using Research

Problems and Hypothesis

Final output and Results

Thank you so much for
listening to this
Presentation! Thank
you and God bless us
all.