Open AccessThe Utilizations of Plastic Bottle Waste (PET) in Architecture
Author(s) -
Synthia Andriani,
Hendrajaya Isnaeni,
Nevine Rafa Kusuma,
E. Avandra
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.179
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/452/1/012026
Subject(s) - bottle , plastic waste , plastic bottle , architecture , waste management , materials science , environmental science , composite material , engineering , art , visual arts
The purpose of this study is to examine the capabilities of using plastic bottle waste (PET) in architecture. The controversy of using a plastic bottle in this world brings up the idea of how efficient this material could be but at the same time how this material could rise the environmental problems. Therefore, we need to think better waste management for PET by promoting the capabilities of PET specifically in architecture. By using the theory of Cradle to Cradle to produce a sustainable material product by Braungart and McDonough, we can improve the value of PET’s functional life residue. Research on PET’s capabilities was based on several case studies where PET was used in many different types of applications, but the focus was on physical uses of the material. Some of PET utilizations are in the form of furniture, wall, brick, and structure. The conclusion is that every application must not be applied all together at once in one design. On the other hand, we can use it as an element in architecture, because every application needs to stand with another material other than PET itselves. These utilizations can enhance the life span of PET material after its functional cycle ended.