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Olive Waste Utilization for Producing Sustainable and Innovative Interlocking Masonry Blocks with Re

Project Type: Self-Initiated

Project Description

Cement production accounts for ~8% of global COط£آ¢أ¢â‚¬ع‘أ¢â‚¬ع‘ emissions, while Saudi Arabiaط£آ¢أ¢â€ڑآ¬أ¢â€‍آ¢s Al-Jouf region generates large volumes of olive waste, creating disposal challenges. This project tackles both problems by converting olive pits into biochar through pyrolysis and using it to replace 10ط£آ¢أ¢â€ڑآ¬أ¢â‚¬إ“30% of cement in interlocking blocks. The aim is to develop a sustainable, durable, and eco-friendly building material that reduces emissions, manages waste, and supports Saudi Vision 2030.