Utilization of recycled post consumer carpet waste fibers as reinforcement in lightweight cementitious composites

Abstract

Purpose - A large amount of post-consumer carpet waste is discarded into landfills. The need to recycle this waste is increasing due to the lack of available landfill spaces in many parts of the world, environmental concerns, and resource conservation. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of this waste for a low-cost, high-volume application.