Can Angirus’ Eco Bricks Replace Traditional Building Materials In India?

Can Angirus’ Eco Bricks Replace Traditional Building Materials In India?

SUMMARY

Founded in 2020, the startup, using its patented technology, works to upcycle non-recyclable waste materials into functional and ecofriendly building materials such as bricks and paver blocks

The startup’s name takes inspiration from an Indian sage, who is also considered the inventor of clay bricks. The cofounders call their startup the ‘Angiras’ sage of modern times

The startup has so far received INR 80 Lakh in grants and awards from different organisations, including IIT Madras, Pernod Ricard India Foundation, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It has also raised INR 36 Lakh in equity from a few angel investors

India has big plans for a sustainable tomorrow. For starters, the nation has set its sight on net zero emissions by 2070. Also, the pace at which the country is adopting electric vehicles is astonishing, and the government’s role in subsidising the industry and end users is just the icing on the cake.From the array of problems that contribute to the growing challenge of environmental degradation, including plastics, Udaipur-based Angirus has vowed to make the construction sector sustainable with its ecofriendly bricks that are made of non-recyclable waste material, including plastics.As Arora moved ahead with her research, she found that one can easily make construction bricks by melting plastic waste and mixing it with marble slurry. The bricks of this compound are stronger and more durable than the traditional ones.“The traditional brick kiln industry contributes heavily to carbon emissions and relies on manual labour. With stricter government regulations, we saw an opportunity to bridge the gap between outdated practices and modern technology,” the cofounders said.According to the founders, the wricks are also 80% damp-proof, offer 20% more thermal insulation than clay bricks, and are twice as strong. For instance, clay or cement bricks may cost around INR 12 to INR 20 a block in Tier 1 cities while Angirus’ wricks are priced at INR 15 to INR 20 per block.To support this expansion, the company is seeking INR 1.5 Cr in equity and an additional INR 1.5 Cr in grants. It is building a new facility in Bengaluru, which will have a production capacity of 1-1.2 Lakh wricks a month.

All in all, the country’s fight against air pollution is as serious as it gets, given that India is home to one of the five most polluted cities in the world. 

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