The critical plastic pollution crisis in Congolese urban centers. In cities like DRC, plastic waste routinely clogs hydropower turbines and drainage systems, leading to power outages and flash floods. The mission is to establish a circular economy by reclaiming non-biodegradable waste and converting it into affordable, high-quality construction materials. Every square meter of paving diverts several kilograms of plastic from landfills and waterways, reducing the city's carbon footprint
In cities like DRC, plastic waste is not just an eyesore; it is a major cause of power outages.Thousands of plastic bottles flow into the Ruzizi River, clogging the turbines of the hydroelectric dam. This forces the power plant to shut down frequently for cleaning, leading to massive electricity blackouts for the population. Lake Kivu and the Congo River are heavily polluted, destroying local ecosystems and fisheries.Since there is no formal garbage collection in many neighborhoods, people ofte
By collecting and transforming plastic bottles before they reach the Lake Kivu and the Congo, the project stops debris from clogging the hydroelectric turbines at the Ruzizi Power Station and like kivu. This ensures the plant can run at full capacity, directly reducing the frequency of electricity blackouts in the city. Large companies like PHC are already using these blocks to improve pathways at their Lokutu and Yaligimba sites.
Ove time, removing plastic from the Congo River and Lake Kivu will allow aquatic life to recover and improve the quality of water sources for millions of people. By replacing cement (which requires high-energy production and long-distance transport) with local plastic waste, the DRC can significantly lower its construction-related CO2 emissions. Unlike asphalt, which melts under extreme tropical heat, or concrete, which cracks during heavy rains, plastic-sand pavers are weatherproof.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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