Development of Composite Sheets for Emergency Shelters using waste Plastics

Abstract

Roofing materials are one of the most essential construction materials. Roofing materials have been changed from low life span renewable roofing material to longer life roofing materials when changing from traditional environmental friendly roofing materials to modern day roofing materials, environmental impacts also raise due to extensive processing requirements to enhance the durability and performance etc. It has been revealed that some common type of roofing materials such as cement asbestos fiber reinforced and coated metal sheets etc. have significant environmental impacts not only during manufacturing but also usage and disposal phases. Conversely, there are many waste material generated from different processes. The quantum of plastic waste generation in India is estimated to be over 20,000Tones per day Hence there is a huge need to reduce, recycle and reuse the waste plastics in order to maintain the eco balance and to avoid the effects of plastic waste hazards to the environment. The aim of this project is to involve plastic wastes in an effective manner to manufacture light weight water proof plastic fabric tents for emergency shelters.