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Video — Constructing classrooms from plastic waste in Diepsloot

Local NGO turns mountains of pollution into sustainable eco-bricks.
Video — Constructing classrooms from plastic waste in Diepsloot

Diepsloot township in Johannesburg is rife with poverty, unemployment — and a lot of plastic litter. But, thanks to a local NGO, community members are making eco-bricks with this waste to build classrooms.

https://youtu.be/_7uXzBkRnj0

Adel van Niekerk spoke to Diana Musara of Khensani’s Collection who is leading this endeavour.

First published by GroundUp.

Comments (2)

Deirdre Lubbe Oct 17, 2023, 02:07 PM

Very encouraging, wonderful initiative.

William Stucke Jul 20, 2023, 08:01 PM

An excellent initiative!