Ecobricking is a simple, non-capital methodology to keep your plastic safe and secure so that it can be put to good, green use.
Systems Change
Last update: October 05, 2023
Single use plastics are a big part of the problem of waste management in underprivileged communities but with the right organization and systems they can be utilized to improve the communities infatructure. By filling bottles with soft plastic waste and coming them with little cement and mud, they can be used to build retaining walls, steps, houses raised garden beds and many other structures. Empty bottles can be used to build roofs and walls that with allow light to enter.
Ecobricking is a sustainable process that transforms plastic waste into reusable building blocks. By densely packing plastic into bottles, ecobricks secure plastic to prevent environmental pollution and support projects like furniture, gardens, and structures. The approach promotes localised, eco-friendly uses, aligning with natural processes of carbon sequestration, and serves as a grassroots, non-industrial solution to plastic waste. This method encourages a closed-loop cycle, turning plastic into long-lasting, practical materials that can aid in creating green spaces and community projects.
