Prototype of ecological roof through hydroponics with recycled materials from plastic products made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Abstract

This investigation contemplates an analysis of the environmental impact suffered by the planet due to the lack of adequate solid waste management, with special emphasis on products made from Polyethylene Terephthalate known as PET. A plastic that is not a contaminant by itself, but because of the large amounts of production and mishandling, it becomes a problem on a planetary scale. In El Salvador, the industry of production of this material is active, and does not manage to recycle 100% of this product. Only 20% are treated, while the remaining 80% are handled improperly, with buried, burned, and dumped in streets, creeks, rivers and beaches, etc., (Nuñez,2008). The construction sector uses a wide variety of materials and, because of their durability, ease of handling and easy access, could use PET, for various purposes. In this work, a green roof prototype is developed through hydroponics with recycled materials from PET plastic products.