• PRACHI RAI
• Dr. Sindhu J. Nair

The exponential rise in the production of plastic and the consequential surge in plastic waste have led the scientists and researchers look out for innovative and sustainable means to reuse/recycle the plastic waste in order to reduce its negative impact on environment. Construction material, converting waste plastic into fuel, household goods, fabric and clothing are some of the sectors where waste plastic is emerging as a viable option. Out of these, construction material modified with plastic waste has garnered lot of attention. Modification of construction material with plastic waste serves a dual purpose. It reduces the amount of plastic waste going to landfills or litter and secondly lessens the use of mined construction materials, thereby mitigating the negative impact of construction industry on environment. This article highlights a summary of the study on the utilization of polyethylene terephthalate in flexible pavement by asphalt and Styrofoam utilization for sound proofing. Inclusion of plastic waste as a substitute of aggregate in the manufacturing of paver blocks, bricks, tiles, concrete and roads has been comprehensively reviewed. The researcher data exhibits that properties of asphalt can be improved by modification with PET plastic suitable for construction industry. Also, Styrofoam utilization can used in wall panel sound proof insulator, provide safety against hearing problem, enhances the military equipment’s in terms of weight resulting in easily workable and safer material. Later, LDPE is used for creating better environment by replacing cement for production of paver blocks.

Polyethylene Terephthalate, Styrofoam, LDPE, Asphalt, Sound Proof, Paver Blocks

"Utilization of Waste Plastic in Highway, Construction and Medical Industry: A Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 2, page no.b129-b135, February-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2202115.pdf

"Utilization of Waste Plastic in Highway, Construction and Medical Industry: A Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 2, page no. ppb129-b135, February-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2202115.pdf