Waste to wealth: Overview of waste and recycled materials in construction industry

A considerable amount of waste is generated in India each day, including industrial and solid wastes. Waste is disposed of in landfills, also known as tips, dumps, and dumping grounds leading to environmental pollution. A significant amount of land, a precious resource is used for dumping wasteMany scholars have studied waste management and suggested using waste & recycled materials for construction purposes, such as rice husk, industrial waste such as fly ash, and recycled materials from debris such as plastic, glass bottles, and tyres.