MUMBAI, India, Jan. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541123116 A) filed by Vishnu Institute Of Technology, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, on Dec. 6, 2025, for 'improving the side stability of retaining walls using plastic bottle cells.'
Inventor(s) include Bandaru Mary Devika.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 2, under issue no. 01/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "This invention introduces a sustainable reinforcement system for retaining walls using discarded plastic bottles converted into structural confinement cells. These cells, arranged within the backfill at 5-15% proportions, improve soil interlocking, enhance lateral resistance, and reduce deformation by 30-50%. The method offers performance comparable to conventional reinforcement materials while lowering construction costs by 40-70% and reducing plastic waste. The system supports eco-friendly, durable, and scalable construction practices suitable for residential, roadway, embankment, and slope stabilization applications."
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
