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A Minnesota supplier is turning ocean waste into keychains and lanyards, funding the removal of five more bottles with every purchase. It's proof that everyday products can drive real environmental impact.
A Colombian company is building two-story homes in just five days using blocks made entirely from recycled plastic. The innovation tackles both housing shortages and plastic waste while costing a fraction of traditional construction.
Engineers at MIT have turned recycled water bottles into construction-grade floor trusses that hold over 4,000 pounds and print in just 13 minutes. This breakthrough could help build a billion homes without cutting down forests.