Fly ash is the remains produced during coal combustion; when released in the air, these remains have hazardous effects. Instead these large remains can be recycled and used as bricks. This project will talk about fly ash in the circular economy, mainly focusing on the commercialization of fly ash in India. Fly ash is known as thermal waste, but this by product can be used as bricks, boosting development in an eco-friendly manner and by also lowering the cost of raw materials, since this product is already existing and when put to use, will almost be free of cost. 

 

Indian government has numerous regulations on the usage of fly ash, and has been promoting this by product. Yet, the utilization rate of fly ash is very low; excess wastage is harming the environment and society. Our research suggests that this low utilization is due to the fact of the existing clay brick market monopoly and the majority of under-developed states in India. 

 

This project will provide a greater insight on how fly ash can be used in the circular economy, reducing its harmful effects; while comparing fly ash bricks it to the other form of bricks. It’ll be an eye-opener for other countries, in terms of what can be done with this thermal waste. India has placed its first step towards a greener tomorrow