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The rising classroom temperature during hot weather reduces students’ comfort, concentration, and learning effectiveness. To address this issue, our team developed the EcoCool Mosaic Tile, an innovative cooling tile made from broken coconut shells and recycled plastic bottles. This project aims to create an eco-friendly, low-cost insulating material using easily available waste.

The methodology involves breaking coconut shells and used plastic bottles into small pieces, boiling them to soften the materials, and pouring the mixture into moulds to form tiles. Once hardened, an epoxy coating is applied to increase durability, waterproofing, and aesthetic appeal. The combination of coconut shell’s natural insulating properties and recycled plastic’s binding strength results in a strong, lightweight, and environmentally sustainable product.

Experimental tests conducted using a model room showed that the EcoCool Mosaic Tile can reduce indoor temperature by approximately 2–3°C, proving its effectiveness as a natural heat barrier. This innovation not only lowers room temperature but also promotes recycling, reduces waste, and provides an affordable alternative to conventional cooling systems.

The EcoCool Mosaic Tile has high potential for future development and commercialization due to its practicality, cost-effectiveness, and positive environmental impact.