Making concrete construction bricks from incinerator fly ash has just become viable.
The Environment Agency have announced that this new innovative end-use for incinerator fly ash meets the 'end-of-waste criteria'. Castle Environmental and sister company Castle Construction Products are now investing in additional facilities to increase production and product range.
Although there are discussions within DEFRA about reviewing fly ash guidelines for landfill, this still appears to be an ideal solution as it removes all soluble salts from the ash.
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Other Uses for Fly Ash (also known as bottom ash)
Production of Concrete (substitute material for Portland cement)
Embankments
Grout production
Waste solidification & stabilization
Cement clinkers production
Stabilization of soft soils
Road sub-base construction
Aggregate substitute material
Agricultural uses:
Fertilizers
Cattle feeders
Soil stabilization in stock feed yards
Loose application for ice control
Asides from these uses - fly ash is also present in the production of cosmetics, toothpastes, paints, PVCs and many other everyday items.
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