Utilization of Waste Materials for Eco-Friendly Building Ceilings: An Overview

Abstract

The pioneers of the industrial revolution, and their successors, left the world’s ecosystem in a devastating state. Global warming became the consequence of activities in the industry that led to climate change, the depletion of the ozone layer, and pollution of the ecosystem. For decades now, concerned researchers have been frantically investigating methods and procedures that can help conserve the ecosystem's left to attain sustainability. The construction industry also poses its challenge as novel solutions to construct sustainable, less hazardous products to the environment and improve human health are diligently investigated and identified yearly. This paper discusses specific steps of this nature and explains how environmentally-friendly construction methods and materials produce ceiling boards.

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