A Comprehensive Review of Natural and Industrial Waste Recycling in Concrete Production

Concrete is still the most common building material used across the globe, but the extensive production of concrete has put tremendous pressure on natural resources, including river sand and crushed stone. At the same time, the rapid expansion of both construction and manufacturing industries has led to an increased amount of solid waste generated, specifically from ceramic debris and waste glass due to either demolition or industrial processes. Many of these types of waste materials are deposited into landfills, which adds to the degradation of our environment as well as presents challenges in their disposal. In response to this issue, recent research has expanded significantly in terms of utilizing recycled ceramic and glass waste in the development of concrete mixtures, as a means of creating a more sustainable alternative to traditional fine and coarse aggregate. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the viability of using ceramic waste and crushed glass as a partial replacement for conventional aggregates and how these two types of waste materials affect concrete's mechanical, physical, and durability properties. The goal of using ceramic waste and crushed glass is to reduce the need for extracting natural resources, limit the negative environmental impacts from the accumulation of waste in landfills, and promote sustainable construction practices. The results of this study will provide additional insight into the performance of concrete produced with ceramic waste and glass waste and how these types of materials can help to create a more sustainable construction material.