The startup points to projections that by 2050, the volume of plastic in the ocean will outnumber the volume of fish, while today, less than 9% of plastic is recycled. The product forms part of ByFusion’s aim to address the global crisis of plastic pollution, which sees eight million tons of plastic dumped into oceans every year. In order to become fire resistant, the block would require the application of a thermal barrier as well as fire-retardant sprays, wraps, or panels. Performance credentials of the ByBlock include water and insect resistance, and compatibility with finishing materials such as stucco, drywall, plaster, siding, and paneling. "ByBlocks are designed to integrate harmoniously with traditional building materials such as lumber, steel, and cement to meet the structural requirement of the project offering excellent dimensional stability, water-resistant properties, and handles high pressure load without cracking or crumbling.” "Every ByBlock prevents 22 pounds from being landfilled or incinerated," ByFusion claims. The blocks are sized to the same dimensions as standard concrete blocks (16x8x8 inches) but generate 41% less greenhouse gas emissions than concrete blocks during manufacturing, and hold the same thermal resistance value despite being 10 pounds lighter. To create ByBlock, the company collects discarded plastic, which is shredded and superheated before being fused into the completed block with no fillers or adhesives used. Sustainability startup ByFusion has developed what they describe as “the first construction-grade building material made entirely of recycled, and often un-recyclable, plastic waste.” Named ByBlock, the interlocking blocks use the same principles as LEGO with protrusions on the top surface allowing for blocks to be pieced together to form retaining walls, sheds, privacy fencing, accent walls, landscaping, and furniture.
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