Team Global · Science · 2026-08-30
In 2019, RMIT researchers fired clay bricks mixed with treated sewage sludge
Discover how RMIT University transformed wastewater treatment challenges into sustainable building solutions by creating fired-clay bricks that utilize sewage sludge, reducing energy consumption while maintaining strength and safety. In 2019, RMIT researchers fired clay bricks mixed with treated sewage sludge; a 25% biosolids batch cut firing energy by 48.6% while passing strength tests.
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