Innovative Wall Tiles Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles

TLDR

• Ardhi University (ARU) is focusing on practical research to address community challenges, emphasizing hands-on projects for students before graduation.
• The initiative to create wall tiles from recycled plastic bottles was developed by Isabellah Edwin Sam, a fourth-year student at ARU.
• Plastic bottles, particularly colored ones, are often discarded due to their low value, contributing to significant environmental pollution.
• Isabellah's innovation transforms these plastic waste materials into durable wall tiles suitable for construction, especially in bathrooms and toilets.
• The next step for this innovation is to submit the tiles to the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) for official certification before they can be widely used in the construction market.