How Recycled Plastic Bottles Are Building Homes

Conceptos Plásticos is the union of two passions—helping the environment and creating products that can benefit vulnerable populations. With almost 600 tons of plastic waste being thrown away in a landfill each day in Bogotá, Colombia, Oscar Mendez knew that something had to be done. That’s when the idea of Conceptos Plásticos was born. The company uses recycled plastic to build homes for impoverished communities throughout the city, while also teaching the importance of recycling and sustainability. As plastic’s characteristics make it a hard substance to degrade, the houses can last hundreds of years, changing the very fabric of the communities it helps.

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[chrisaguilera]

This makes so much sense. Plastics are a byproduct that broken down make fantastic building materials, especially if combined with other materials. So much goes to landfills which is a waste and harms the environment. Imagine if each home had a means of converting all of their plastics on the spot into building material to be used for 3D printers and being paid by the government because it saves them money in the long run.

[epochstories]

This is a great idea! But hopefully we will get to the point where we consume much less plastic

[unleashingpotential-psycho]

Great to hear how recycled bottles is creating homes for people who need it.

[berni]

Exactly! Plastics should be used for thing we want to last long periods of time, not for being disposable. This is a great idea, and I hope they're having a lot of succes, if they can, they should go to other countries too.

[johnlamarca]

Great idea!!! Nothing wrong with plastic grocery bags. The problem comes when they are put where they don't belong. Like dumped in the ocean for whales and fish to die from. But don't buy food that is in plastic containers if you have a choice. Always buy food in GLASS containers.

[Smashingpumpins]

CONCEPTOS PLASTICOS is the name of this wonderful little colombian company!!!

[Gogo-burd]

The questions I have : what plastics are used ? what are the additives ? I wish I can have the exact ratios so I could make it on my own . The blocks are a beautiful color .

[s_psychedelic]

for an architect students pov.. that house looks good aswell. small but doesnt look cheap at all. i hope more companies will support and commercialized it all over the world

[siticities]

every country should have this kind of company reduce waste save the homeless save the world .Really loves the idea.thanks

[edmundkhoo]

Much respect to the colombian people.👍👍

[funny-video-YouTube-channel]

Buena idea para los fundamentos. Los paredes de palstico pueden degradar con el sol directo. Madera es mejor de aroma. Bien Suerte a esta empresa con su nuevos productos de futoro !

[hckwnwt]

Good thing they’re using recycled stuff, you could see how clean it keeps the area said no one ever

[joshcohen]

This is great!
Where can I get your materials. I would like to build a home here in the U.S. using it.

[JagiFrisbee]

It was hard to read the subtitles at times, try giving the subtitles an outline.

[nolanschmidt]

This just makes so much sense. I can’t believe we haven’t invested more into technology like this

[dezobi]

This is great idea..
Recycling. Wish I can start up one here

[kayrosis]

This is a really great idea, and there is plenty of plastic waste all over. if we can take it and process it like this, turn it from pollution into a resource, recycling rates will soar! And finally a great startup from Colombia and not yet another San Francisco Unicorn

[blackdahliagirl_]

Thank you for your beautiful efforts to help clean up our waste. 🙏🏽 🫶🏼

[sanjakeim]

Thanks be to God for yalls healthful service to the community amen!

[maf]

Excelente!!! Sólo falta que mejoren las condiciones de trabajo de sus operadores, portan cargas sin máquinas que los ayuden, hay mucho que mejorar de ese lado.