Novel civil construction materials based on waste can be an optimal alternative for waste management, reducing its improper disposal while engaging an otherwise discarded material as a raw material in other production processes. This research’s main objective was to develop and characterize two novel artificial stones based on waste glass from bottles and aggregated with epoxy resin (ASG-EP) and polyurethane resin (ASG-PU) from castor oil, respectively, as well as the comparison of the two developed materials. Plates were manufactured with 15% of epoxy or 15% polyurethane resins and 85% of waste glass from bottles. The mixture was molded with a process of 6Hz vibration, 600mmHg of vacuum, and hot compaction at 90ºC for EP and 80ºC for PU. Results evidenced that the development of ASGs based on waste glass from bottles is technically and economically viable.

The objective of this research was to produce artificial stone plates based on granite and mirror wastes and epoxy matrix, by vibration, compression, and vacuum and to characterize them. Plates were manufactured with 15%wt epoxy resin and 85% of aggregates in the proportion of 1/3 of granite waste from Ocre Itabira gray granite and 2/3 of mirror waste. The apparent density, water absorption, and apparent porosity values were 2.22 g/cm3, 0.11%, and 0.25%, respectively, the flexural strength was 34.36 MPa, abrasive wear after a 1000m track was 2.28mm and the breaking height in the impact resistance test was 0.45m. In addition, the stone was resistant to several staining agents. Therefore, the technical viability of the material developed was verified, with results compatible with studies already carried out in the area, making it possible to apply it as coatings and countertops in civil construction.

The clay samples endure the incorporation of industrial and urban wastes, which do not cause large variations in their properties if added in controlled quantities. Wastes can be classified as fuel, fluxing and property affecting wastes. The fuel wastes usually have a high amount of organic matter, that when heated cause exothermic reactions, releasing heat to the process. The fluxing wastes cause a reduction in the ceramic melting points. The main aim of this work was to study the behavior of ceramics incorporated with fuel wastes (Eichhornia crassipes dry biomass) and fluxing wastes (granite) as well as blends of both wastes. Different compositions were prepared with incorporation of different percentages of these wastes in the clay samples, conformed by uniaxial pressing and fired at 550, 650, 750, 850, 950 e 1050ºC. The technological properties tested were: dry apparent density, linear shrinkage, water absorption and flexural rupture strength. Results indicate that the high calorific value of the biomass waste represents a great possibility of saving energy for the firing process. Incorporations can be indicated as a possibility of correct destination for the investigated wastes.