A new type of eco-friendly brick made from recycled construction waste is now ready for large-scale production, following official industry approval.
The brick, known as the K-Briq, is made using over 90% recycled construction and demolition waste, helping to significantly reduce the environmental impact of traditional building materials. Unlike standard clay bricks, the K-Briq doesn’t need to be fired in a kiln, which means it uses far less energy to produce and creates over 90% less carbon emissions.
Developed by Scottish company Kenoteq, the innovative recycled waste bricks have now received industry certification, meaning they can be used in mainstream construction projects across the UK.
With support from Zero Waste Scotland, Kenoteq is scaling up production and plans to manufacture over two million K-Briqs each year. The increase in production is expected to create 15 new jobs and support the construction of nearly 1,000 low-carbon homes over the next five years.
As well as being sustainable, the recycled waste bricks, K-Briq, offer strong insulation performance, making it a practical choice for energy-efficient buildings. It’s part of a wider effort to reduce the amount of construction waste sent to landfills and cut carbon emissions in the building sector.
This move is a positive step towards a more circular economy, where waste materials are reused and given a new life rather than being thrown away. It also highlights how innovation in waste recovery can help shape a more sustainable future for the UK construction industry.
