Use of Marble Slurry in Ceramic Art Work – A Review of Solid Waste Management

One of the most challenging problems of 21st century is solid waste management and stone slurry is a prime shareholder to this. Developing process to reduce waste and to facilitate reuse is the key to waste minimization. The wastage of marble industry are causing many environmental problems because 70% wastes is generated and only 30% is converted into product. The marble waste is less degradable and it contaminates top fertile soil cover, along with rivers/water resources. The most efficient solution of marble slurry pollution is its utilization. The paper review deals with the feasibility of utilizing the marble waste in various fields. Marble slurry can be easily utilized in construction industry like cement concrete, bricks etc. The utilization of marble waste in stoneware body is feasible for ceramic artwork production.