Smart tiles made from recycled plastic waste
Eco-friendly Innovation : Redefining Waste Management
Recycling is one of the most important actions currently available to reduce these impacts and represents one of the most dynamic areas in the plastics industry today. CSIR-National Physical laboratory (CSIR-NPL) has developed a novel technology to utilize waste plastic scrap for designing materials for utilization of tiles in the building of structures and rooms for societal benefits.
The Smart Tiles developed in CSIR-NPL, repurposes plastic waste to create high-performance building materials. Addressing the plastic waste issue in India, these tiles recycle low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), and multi-layer plastics (MLP) into eco-friendly tiles for walls, floors, and pavements. They offer a sustainable, circular solution to plastic disposal challenges, transforming non-biodegradable plastics into durable products with minimal environmental impact. These smart tiles further support sustainable urban infrastructure by helping to reduce landfill dependency and pollution.