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Related: About this forumPlastic bricks in Kenya - NZAMBI MATEE - Young Champion of the Earth 2020 for Africa
Bricks would probably have less erosion than pavement. Sounds like a good idea to recycle plastics to eventually build housing.
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Plastic bricks in Kenya - NZAMBI MATEE - Young Champion of the Earth 2020 for Africa (Original Post)
IronLionZion
Sep 2021
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bucolic_frolic
(43,111 posts)1. 500 metric tons a day waste in Kenya
Ouch. I often say you could live off what America throws away, you'd be rich.
OAITW r.2.0
(24,393 posts)3. Compared to US waste stream? A mere fraction.
But, this could be a better end cycle use for the accumulated plastic trash than reselling to producers for regrind.
OAITW r.2.0
(24,393 posts)2. Totally awesome. She gives me hope for the future.
Great application of mature technology that can be repurposed to produce building products. This could be a viable alternative to 4 x 8 x 16 in concrete pads. Finishing for the US market would need to be improved....but it has a huge potential.
ret5hd
(20,486 posts)4. I like her "move" at the end of the clip...
Intellect, beauty, confidence, and drive all in one package!
brush
(53,758 posts)5. Excellent. Excellent.
spinbaby
(15,088 posts)6. Very cool
Having been to Kenya, I can verify that they have both a garbage and a housing problem. This addresses both.
alwaysinasnit
(5,063 posts)7. K&R Excellent posting.
BumRushDaShow
(128,700 posts)8. That's a great recycling idea!
I know for years there was recycling of old tires to make door mats.