New environmentally friendly mortar reduces heat and plastic waste

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New environmentally friendly mortar reduces heat and plastic waste

Researchers at Newcastle University have developed the new mortar to tackle environmental issues as well as heating and cooling bills The new environmentally friendly mortar is mixed using silica aerogel and recycled PET plastic instead of sand, both improving insulation and reducing plastic waste. Aerogels have been shown to be effective in insulation and are increasingly being adopted within the built environment. Heat loss is reduced by up to…