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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 'Eco-bricks' in Cape Town, South Africa, 22 July 2018. (Photo: EPA-EFE/NIC BOTHMA)

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.

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

First published by GroundUp.

Comments (2)

William Stucke Jul 20, 2023, 08:01 PM

An excellent initiative!

Deirdre Lubbe Oct 17, 2023, 02:07 PM

Very encouraging, wonderful initiative.