Economic Impacts of Environmentally Friendly Blocks: The Case of Nu-Rock Blocks

Abstract There are numerous industry byproducts that have negative environmental impacts. Pond ash accumulated from coal power plants is one such byproduct creates major and social issues, especially with regard to decommissioning a plant. Using pond in the block manufacturing process promising solution proposed by Nu-Rock. This research study evaluated economic impact throughout life cycle of Nu-Rock blocks. production use technology called “Nu-creeting” dams prevent dust generation followed using as raw material. can approximately 250,000 tonnes per annum manufacture equivalent up 330,000 volume traditional building materials. already generates jobs pays tax royalty fees local governments, which an added advantage. The total operating cost for 1 tonne blocks amounts AUD48, AUD1.50–2.40, within range common bricks. Although there considerable initial this process, it derives significant benefits terms industrial byproducts, job creation even revenue. Apart these benefits, through reuse decommissioned plants.