Recycling Bricks: an eco-friendly innovation for the building industry

Studies show that the construction sector in Germany is responsible for more than 50% of the waste generated. A large portion of this waste is either incinerated or downcycled instead of being effectively reused. As a brick manufacturer, we are actively committed to creating a sustainable product. Our goals: CO₂-neutral production and resource conservation. This also includes the recycling of masonry. Our brand-new Recycling Brick, which will be used for the first time in an innovative multi-family housing project in 2025, is the result of our research and combines environmental benefits with aesthetics.

Our Recycling Brick is an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional bricks. It consists of 70% recycled brick rubble and 30% locally sourced clay. This material composition not only reduces construction waste but also decreases the demand for new raw materials.

Sustainable Production with Regional Materials

The foundation of our Recycling Brick is demolition bricks including mortar, sourced from the nearby town of Nordhorn, only about 12 km away. After careful processing—including the removal of metal residues—the crushed brick-mortar mixture is used as raw material for producing new bricks. The additional fresh clay comes directly from the vicinity of our brickworks, minimizing long transport routes.

The Recycling Brick shown here is an extruded clinker brick in standard format (dimensions: 240 x 115 x 71 mm).

 


The advantages of our Recycled Brick:

Environmental protection & waste reduction

  • Minimises construction waste and relieves landfill sites.
  • Increases the recycling of building materials.

 

Climate friendliness & energy efficiency

  • Use of local raw materials reduces transport routes.
  • Lower energy consumption compared to conventional brick production.

 

Circular economy

  • Contributes to closing material cycles in the construction industry.
  • Supports resource-efficient construction.

 

Unique aesthetics

  • Each recycled brick (and each production batch) has a unique structure and appearance.
  • Perfect for sustainable building projects with character.

Quality

  • The recycled brick offers the same quality features as a conventionally fired extruded brick.

Are you planning a building project with sustainable materials? Contact us.