The aim of the project is to take waste plastic, in this case high-impact polystyrene, and reform it into a brick that could be used as a low-cost building material. The material is shredded ...

At Conceptos Plasticos, collected plastic is used to produce construction bricks. Local communities are involved in this process, collecting waste from various places such as landfills and streets.

The sludge – made from all kinds of plastic, even single-use shopping bags – is then moulded into dark, compact bricks used as outdoor pavers to build walkways and garages. “They’re twice ...