Meet the Kenyan woman turning plastics into bricks | Scenes

Plastic waste is a global problem. From the depths of the oceans to the tops of mountains, the problem affects ecosystems, wildlife, and even human health. Waste carelessly left behind can take up to 500 years to decompose.

Nzambi Matee founded Gjenge Makers, a company that recycles plastic waste into alternative building blocks.

"After taking that plastic waste, you can make roads. And if a kid can go to school and arrive on time through the roads I build, I'm happy."

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[richardbyarugaba]

This is brilliant!! Plastic waste is a very big problem allover the world so it's refreshing and inspiring to see a small company in Kenya finding solutions for tackling plastic waste while creating sustainable building materials at the same time. Congratulations to the team at Gjenge makers to a job well done!

[AlemayhewGetachew]

how much percent sand you are making?

[simonegouws-delange]

Love the idea but at the end of the day those bricks are still plastic and will degrade, which will poison the soil you put them on from all the BPA.