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How a Belgian Factory Is Making Bricks from Industrial Sludge
Lucas and Luna visit a factory in Antwerp, Belgium, where a company called Circlite is turning industrial water treatment sludge into high-quality building bricks. The process replaces clay with dried sludge powder, cutting carbon emissions by 70% compared to traditional brickmaking. The plant processes about 50,000 tons of sludge per year, diverting it from landfills and producing 20 million bricks annually. Lucas explains the chemistry: the organic content in the sludge acts as a natural binder during firing, reducing the need for added clay. Luna questions the cost, and Lucas shares that…
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