Waste materials produced from agricultural byproducts such as coconut shells, sugarcane bagasse, straw, rice husk, coconut fibers, coconut and areca nut tree trunks, coconut leaves etc. are known as Agro waste materials which can be used as a construction material due to its various properties.
Importance:
a) Agro waste materials are used as a replacement of traditional building materials like bricks, cement, concrete etc.
b) These materials are sustainable and eco friendly
c) These are cost effective
d) It is used as an alternative to aggregates for concrete and board production
e) It is used as an insulation material for homes
f) Manufacture of bricks
g) Used as a renewable energy source
h) Mixed with mortars and used in making of concrete pavers, roof tiles etc…
i) Used in manufacture of floor tiles, brushes, mattresses
j) Mixed with cement mortar which increases the impact strength