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Kenyan scientist uses throw-away plastics to build homes
2019-12-14
[Aljazeera] The scientist manufactures roof tiles and other construction materials from plastic and glass waste in Kenya.

Hope Mwanake understands the plastic pollution crisis facing Kenya better than most.

An environmental scientist who ran a waste collection service in Kenya's central town of Gilgil, she witnessed first-hand the mountains of plastic buckets, bottles and jerrycans discarded by residents, hotels, shops and schools.
Posted by:Besoeker

#2  Composite deck boards made from recycled plastic are pretty durable. I'd try those roof "tiles" myself...
Posted by: M. Murcek   2019-12-14 07:37  

#1  Very flammable, but environmentally sound.
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2019-12-14 06:05  

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