SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 30, 2025Interesting Engineering

These bricks are made from coffee and they slash energy use by 80%

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Coffee waste mixed with clay and an alkali activator creates sustainable bricks that are twice as strong and use 80% less energy to produce than standard bricks, with commercial production underway.

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