This research investigates the development of ecofriendly wall tile composites by incorporating alkali‐treated enset fibers into recycled high‐density polyethylene (rHDPE). The aim is to explore the influence of fiber loading, length, and processing pressure on the mechanical, thermal, and water absorption properties of the composites. The findings demonstrate that optimized composite properties were achieved with 23.28% fiber loading, 22.27 mm fiber length, and 11.17 MPa compressive pressure. The maximum tensile strength of 49.79 N/mm 2 , the flexural strength of 50.44 N/mm 2 , and the hardness of 63.04 were obtained. Water absorption increased with fiber loading but decreased with higher processing pressure. Thermal expansion exhibited an inverse relationship with fiber loading. This study highlights the potential of utilizing agricultural waste (enset fiber) to reinforce recycled plastics, offering a sustainable solution for plastic waste management while enhancing the mechanical performance of the resulting composite wall tiles. This approach promotes environmental sustainability, improves the agroeconomic sector, and contributes to the development of ecoconscious building materials.
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