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Guatemala School Built With Trash and Plastic Bottles as Construction Material

January 7, 2010 / No Comments

A school in Guatemela stands as an example of how trash can be put to good use, and create pocket friendly structures. Built in the village of Granados in central Guatemala, this school made use of the abundant plastic waste in the surroundings, using the trash in its construction. The idea was put forward by Peace Corps volunteer Laura Kutner, ...