SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 22, 2025Interesting Engineering

Trash to tower: Engineers turn cardboard waste into strong building material

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RMIT developed a sustainable building material combining cardboard waste and soil that creates strong walls for low-rise buildings with 75% lower emissions and costs than concrete.

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