Up until a few decades ago, being a brick-maker in India unequivocally meant moulding clay bricks by hand and manufacturing them in coal-fired kilns. This backbreaking work predestined brick-makers to wretched conditions, long hours and exposure to high levels of soot, a scourge on the lungs. While this scenario is still an everyday reality for many, those that are modernizing their practices are getting the chance to dramatically improve their working conditions while drastically cutting…
Recycling coal plant residue to make bricks in India
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