Biochar blended clay bricks: an innovative solution for landfill waste

BC’s CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 has introduced new actions to address climate change and achieve a net-zero
economy by 2050. Based on the current state of climate emergency, the development of effective and financially
viable carbon removal projects is paramount. Biochar has a promising negative emissions technology that
promotes atmospheric carbon capture and sequestration. The current project targets for transforming wood waste
from construction industry into value-added material i.e. biochar suitable for bricks production. Biochar will be
used to produce lightweight panels with lower shrinkage cracks and higher impact loading performance. Also,
stabilize subgrade performance will be tested for load bearing capacity/strength and long-term stiffness/durability
under extreme climatic conditions. thereby intensifying the potential utilization of industrial wastes and by-products
in the energy-efficient and eco-friendly construction practices.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sumi Siddiqua

Student:

Partner:

City of Kelowna

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Public administration

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

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