To Fight Pollution, This Philippines Group Is Turning Plastic Into Planks
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Plastic waste crisis: The Plaf collects the waste, shred it, and then moulds it into posts and planks called "eco-lumber" that can be used for fencing, decking, or even to make disaster-relief shelters.
A group of recyclers in the Philippines is trying to ease the country's worsening plastic waste crisis by turning bottles, single-use sachets, and snack food wrappers that clog rivers and spoil beaches into building materials.
The Plastic Flamingo, or "The Plaf", as they are commonly known, collects the waste, shred it, and then moulds it into posts and planks called "eco-lumber" that can be used for fencing, decking, or even to make disaster-relief shelters.
"(It) is 100 per cent upcycled material, 100 per cent made from plastic waste materials, we also include some additives and colorants and it is rot-free, maintenance-free, and splinter-free," said Erica Reyes, The Plaf's chief operating officer.
Having collected over 100 tonnes of plastic waste to date, the social enterprise is doing its bit to address a local problem that has global ramifications.
