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[@NoahBranch503]

It brings tears to my eyes to see this guy in Mexico talk about doing honest work and helping others thos is what we're supposed to be doing

[@stormaggeden]

Its so inspiring to see people working so hard to work with the plastic issue. Like they said its not a perfect fix, but works for now. Now we need to focus on banning plastic for good.

[@cnaizhen]

Until a suitable replacement material has been found (cheap*, check all the various properties different plastics have), the focus has never been on banning plastics.

[@sanniepstein4835]

Which plastic, in which role? Corian is a great invention.

[@witchaponkitthaworn5998]

Most plastic is by-product of oil refinery, as long as we use oil, so the plastic.

[@thefinalusa]

@@cnaizhen Agreed, plastics are hard to replace due to their versatility and cost.

[@andrejakobsson5790]

Gonna take a looong time sadly

[@jadedrealist]

Most of the pepple in these comments don't get it. The plastic would break down into microplastics no matter what, this is at least keeping some of the larger plastics (which again break down into microplastic in the water) out of waterways and gives developing areas building materials. I bet every single commenter uses plastic daily, until you stop using it yourself (and then tossing it or pretending it gets recycled instead of getting shipped off to countries) maybe hold your tongue.

[@smallego8068]

Plastic turns into microplastic as soon as the plastic has to endure even the smallest mechanical forces. Tires of cars, the wind blowing small particles against your plastic brick made house etc.

[@evlsc400]

@@smallego8068 What is vinyl siding made of? why do people like yourself, who clearly have no idea in this space- type out a comment? like tf kind of goofy drugs did your doctor prescribe you?

[@highestqualitypigiron]

There's no microplastics if you incinerate the plastic, you can burn it for energy too. Not sure why this isn't done. I guess people are terrified of CO2 emissions

[@hansdampf2084]

And you also need to hold your tongue because its IMPOSSIBLE nowadays to live without plastic. Its everywhere. Alternatives like weed are still in the danger zone because people like you still believe propaganda.

[@lynxia1464]

That's a cute soapbox, too bad the actual solution is simply properly processing waste material instead of just letting 3rd worlders play with our scraps, having them wallow in the health consequences. Then again, that kinda propper solution takes people with brains, so I don't know how much you can relate to that 😏

[@nensondubois]

Good to see people doing something actually useful with recycled plastic waste. Keep up the good work!

[@jamescox7007]

The first video is amazing. The girl who owns the company appreciates every worker. The sorter to the press worker. Good for her.

[@sriharshacv7760]

Yeah. Also her tremendous childlike energy.

[@ganjalfcreamcorn8438]

FR the last guy was trying to be a bigshot for the camera. telling his main guy chop chop for the camera. makes me kinda hate him lol

[@ronch550]

It's both great and at the same time kinda sad that plastic really isn't going anywhere and will just accumulate

[@shelleyphilcox4743]

Changing useless waste into something productive is a great idea. Wherever that waste is, its a problem for people who have to live with it. If it can be changed into something positive, thats a win. Sure, we need to look at ways of reducing plastics etc altogether, but for as long as the waste is there and being produced then I think its impressive that its being changed into something of benefit.

[@lovelyyluciddreams4352]

Nzambi seems like such a good person! I love that she makes sure every person at the company knows they are very special to her and that she couldn’t do it without them.

[@Bradley-l6b]

You are who this world needs more of. Awesome

[@nathanrobinson7715]

At least she's trying to do something unlike the one putting this down. Yes if cars drove over it would produce micro plastics. But people walking over it is less weight. And places like this have less cars.

[@aperson696]

also at least its keeping it out OF OUR DAMN WATER SUPPLY plastic will always turn into microplastics no matter what

[@StofStuiver]

Walking, friction, still produces micro plastics. Not a good idea. We need to bring the use of (disposable) plastics down. And its very well possible.

[@carlramirez6339]

4:55 "Roads are actually the primary source of microplastics in the environment" - and this ignores that the predominant way roads produce microplastics is not from the road itself but from tyres.

[@JamesSmith-pc6bh]

Tires are made from RUBBER not plastic.

[@iseja00]

​@@JamesSmith-pc6bhmodern tires are made from synthetic rubber which is a form of plastic.

[@alexanderlohr9576]

This is womderful ...PERFEKT 👍👍SAVE AND CLEAN UP THE OCEANS

[@TheArkDoc]

Each story is inspiration for me, and I'm moved by this video. I love the pride these people have in doing things for the other people and the planet. It was not lost on me seeing that each of them give back to their neighbors and anyone else in need.

[@Auen1]

Great videos! Not only are the people featured in them necessary for changing the problems in the world, but so too are the creators of such informative content to help facilitate awareness while fostering future game changing ideas in minds of individuals around the world. A sincere thanks goes out to everyone that plays a part in turning problems into postives, regardless of how big or small that role may be!

[@69Emoji]

Plankton thought we'd never get his grey chum recipe

[@bodacious9777]

Hahahahahahahaha good one

[@gameaddictgonewild777]

She does something great with her mind and her passion is inspiring

[@alexandrarabinovici3826]

It seems to me that people care a lot ❤

[@lisabierstedt5045]

I think you have done a excellent job of recycling trash to treasure. And your helping your country improve what you live like,look like,and healthly living for future families. Keep up your GREAT thinking and hard work. God bless you.

[@gingermace5703]

Amazing ,great use for waste products

[@sunshinenetherlight1571]

I am very grateful to these people who figured out a way to reuse plastic in a way that reduces the landfills and trashes in the ocean. So if we reuse the trash plastic into making products that use others materials we reduce the amount of both plastic and that other materials.

[@TheWowWowWest]

Absolutely! And I hope in the case of plastics, they can protect themselves better during production to avoid occupational illnesses. We need people like them to stick around! 🤞

[@kevinjoy155]

Yeah instead of plastic being in landfills it's now in your blood, lungs , food , water house. How great ? Plastic rather than staying in the ground it's in you

[@dan4653]

As someone with severe mold allergies, anything recycled can debilitating for me. This has the potential to be far more dangerous to me than many of you can imagine. Chemically convert the waste streams to something else. Don't just squeeze them into sponges oozing out toxins.

[@kevinjoy155]

@@dan4653 could not have said it better

[@stevee8698]

Using plastic on roads will only cause more micro plastics as it wears down.

[@danielhd6719]

only sane person here

[@madmanmechanic8847]

Man I love this shit! I wish they had recycling here in Elko Nv everything just gets tossed in the land fill really pisses me off. I hate tossing out things that can be recycled

[@carlramirez6339]

I would like to thank these people for trying to fix our problems. However, I'm very worried for their health, especially those in the 2nd operation (the tyre recyclers in Nigeria).

[@eilishbrown2601]

The woman making bricks has great energy, but all of those workers are not protected.

[@audacyspectrum3612]

And you thought that old asbestos was bad, wait until your house is built out of your neighbors trash!😂

[@cassidottir]

I love this video and applaud the owners of the businesses and their workers for coming up with a recycling solution

[@moondog4313]

This is amazing that things gets recycled ♻️ ♻️ and kept out of the landfills

[@bramstikkel5713]

Impressive great work! My compliments!

[@mashobane6177]

The last video in Abidjan is very inspiring. I m impressed with those plastic bricks.

[@AyindeJimo]

Useful productive company

[@vibrasieve]

This is a great job, turning waste into treasure

[@Samuel-j9n2c]

Love this ❤❤❤❤❤ thankyou

[@cindyleehart1039]

Magical. May she grow the business.

[@fernandoquintanilla6082]

Truly amazing!

[@faibishclassical]

Well done you are doing a fantastic think!!!

[@PaulPeters-gw2ib]

ecxellent idea!!

[@sevoLeignA]

Wonderful! 🎉❤🙏

[@urbanstrencan]

Awesome docu video series, nice to see human ingenuity 😊❤

[@khadigaabdelatty5506]

Amazing!

[@AVibeCalledYes]

This woman is dope AF ❤

[@bodacious9777]

Dopey pope NOPE

[@vanessajoycecollett6607]

Omar is so inspiring a true hero

[@jeffa8683]

Building bricks is definitely worth it the compression strength is probably good for up to a 3 story home

[@CharityMachain-m3n]

Looks great

[@pappap1702]

Cool stuff

[@1stPrinciples455]

Likes : innovative ideas sharing. Great narration.

[@ScribeAdept]

This video was made from recycling previous videos into a single offering.

[@josephvictorino2700]

The workers of Ghejenge must wear protective face mask and hand gloves for their own safety.The smell of melted plastics is very dangerous in health and environment.

[@paquitoignacio3449]

This a brilliant product inventions, with good potential export to other countries, wishing them success for this venture.

[@Titaanimation]

i want a world when we use natural jute bag for the groceries, gelatine plastique for hygienic food conservation (like fish or meat), and all sorts of woods for construction! like the old time

[@danielhd6719]

We cant have that because big oil companies would lose billions and billions of dollars made on polluting the world with plastic in any kind of form and shape. Currently we are expected to produce 2-3x as much plastic as before due to regulations on gasoline cars. So that oil has to go somewhere - due to greed it will go to more plastic.

[@fractwit]

Maravillosos emprendedores, el futuro del mundo. No sólo tienen conciencia ambientar sino también social.

[@cherylsxavier2975]

O am so proud of you for figuring out what to do with the plastic you have. I was thinking if you could make plastic roofing sheets and sheets for walls to build homes for everyone. Please keep up the amazing wonderful work you are doing!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😁😁😁😁

[@LilyvanLoggerenberg]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@denniskiernan272]

Stop producing plastic,go back to the way it used to be when I was growing up, milk bottles ,soda bottles everything was made out of glass, and renewable, melt down and form new products, the cycle continues, no more plastics

[@sinoverlord409]

Tell that to the rich azzholes in America

[@rattylol]

So inspirational

[@CAM-wk3dj]

Definetly need to find a way to do more of this faster and efficienty for future resources for rebuilding!!

[@Sepia36912]

GREAT IDEA. ❤. YOU ARE VERY SMART 🤓

[@maggiehumble7822]

GREAT IDEA,,,wonderful jo

[@CharityMachain-m3n]

I think this is a wonderful Idea to build more safe homes more durable storm shelters stores and more amazing work ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@ssweeps]

All the workers need to wear masks. Please.

[@JenM420]

She's awesome!!

[@ZERODESTRUCTION]

Zerodstruction seal of approval ! Thank you.

[@sixwingsram]

That is the true definition of recycling❤❤❤

[@EcomCarl]

Incredible initiative in utilizing waste materials to create sustainable construction bricks! 🌍 It's crucial for us to continue innovating while also addressing potential environmental impacts, such as microplastic release, to ensure these solutions are truly beneficial long-term.

[@PachaloKamanga]

Very true

[@davideckwright820]

There you go, what a smart and intelligent Way to use garbage for something great. The bricks are probably stronger than concrete. It also can be turned into other things roofing deck boards and many other things. Yes we need to reduce the manufacturing of plastic but this is a good start to use what we got already.

[@HanskaSioux]

VERY GOOD

[@Henchman1977]

6:27 if you're going to add subtitled at least do it correctly... "plastic being burned..."

[@lunarfifthstudios]

Thank you for this!

[@JustinMiales]

Very cool

[@dennisf.macintyre117]

Though I like seeing it made into bricks, I would like to see the surface of these bricks made with indentations that would enable, after they were used to make walls for buildings, to be parged, i.e. covered with a lime or cement 3/8 to 1/2 inch covering spread over for fire-proofing and to eliminate the loss of, the erosion of micro- plastics, and what damage the sun might have if these bricks were not so covered. If it should prove that more strength is required in the bricks, perhaps chopped fiberglass strands might be considered to be added to the mix.

[@ksnaha908]

Fire resistance was my worry

[@pedrohernandez7876]

God bless them 🙏

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

Nzambe is amazing! This I very inspirational to see intelligent and strong women being leaders to help solve real problems.

[@TheVikke142]

Amazing

[@WastingAwaytrying]

Genius! I'm super impressed ❤😊

[@valentineogaga1501]

Really nice. I would like to replicate this in my community in Nigeria

[@lillianlindquist1720]

Best idea to save the earth.

[@liberty7361]

Great idea, but not sure if its safe to use for schools or in child rich environments. Curious to know if they tested for toxins/chemical releases from the finished product . . . ?

[@R0senza]

Hempcrete bricks would be a good solution for more sensitive environments. Easy, quick grow and sustainable.

[@faedeela9]

Kudos.

[@angelmyra4444]

This channel is so informative!

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video thanks 😊

[@StofStuiver]

They make 1500 blocks per day. 400 blocks can sell to up to 150$ So they roughly make 600$ per day. You then have to deduct: Pay for the ground materials transport cost cost of labor (crusher, extruder, molding, taking off edges, so at least 4) cost of the machinery energy cost taxes overhead All that from 600 USD per day and i think the owner of the business also likes some money. The average salary in South Africa is 1400 USD/month. Thats about 63 USD per working day. With a staff of 4 thats already 250 USD gone. Thats only viable with subsidies. Not bad if you put a special tax on plastics to finance re use. But this kind of re use still puts the micro plastics into the environment

[@chillywilly7299]

Wow very smart girl.

[@moshehim1000]

I have to ask - about the plastic bricks and rooftiles - isn't that a fire hazard? I'm thinking like back in the day they had lead in the roofing, and then, during a fire, it would melt and rain a fiery death on the people below. I imagine molten plastic dripping and dropping down would be almost as bad?

[@ssweeps]

Wow. A whole 10 grand. She needs to expand. Give her millions to start. MR BEAST WHERE ARE YOU?

[@louera]

This is amazing!!

[@IdanZ-x6y]

Very impressive vision and english by these founders. Is english there the first languish ?

[@HD-fc4ds]

They are making those for like 10 years and not a single road in Kenya covered in it. So cool story

[@via45]

Roads are not made of concrete man

[@lynxia1464]

​@@via45😂😂😂

[@RobertSpakes-l8d]

This is a great idea more. Waste get new life is important to our life's .❤️🍀🌎

[@london-jj5br]

Thanks for the info im currently busying with a waste company start-up

[@ExploreTechniques95]

a practical job

[@Lebschig]

Sounds nice, main problem here that plastic becomes instable after a while in the heat and breaks. My question here is how long and durable are these blocks?

[@maolcogi]

Those plastic and aluminum bricks look oddly tasty. O_O

[@JamesRockefeller45]

plastic needs to be minimized and taken out of the environment as much as possible

[@lunastar776]

Whats she is making, is perfect for raising my driveway, and land!! Where do i sign up??

[@marvinperez3314]

Great nothing goes to waste ! 🗑 🙂

[@HouseRavensong]

I love this idea - I just worry about the fumes from heating plastic. Has this been checked for human / environmental safety?

[@WeldonKilburn]

In New Mexico, they are building houses with used tires. Packed with dirt ate used like bricks.

[@S.P.H.E]

Sbonge 🙌🏾

[@PracticeNine]

Making buildingmaterials out of plastic waste is an amazing idea, as long as the plastic stays bound in them. So for Buildings and such. To build roads out of it, not so much. As said in the video, the abrasion just spreads microplastics everywhere...

[@MrJackmandew]

Grind the plastic up and us it for a base on roads,, there's also a company in Canada that's making a brick like slumpstone that has a lip and easily stack up for building

[@philemonddorvil8755]

that's a good idea, we will need one like this in Haïti, because we have a lots of gabicht inhaïti.

[@robertschneider8210]

Awesome!!!