Proposal to Certify Wall Tiles from Recycled Plastic with TBS

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 fourth-year student Isabellah Edwin Sam to combat environmental pollution.
• Isabellah discovered that colored plastic bottles are often discarded due to their low value, contributing to significant environmental waste.
• The wall tiles are designed for use in construction, particularly in bathrooms and toilets, and are reported to be durable and continuously improved.
• The next step for the project 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.