Cameroonians Transform Plastic Waste into Sustainable Roofing Tiles

Cameroonians Transform Plastic Waste into Sustainable Roofing Tiles

Cameroon continues to face a severe plastic pollution challenge. Despite a 2014 ban on the import and marketing of non-biodegradable plastics, large volumes of plastic waste from households, shops and markets accumulate in urban areas where waste collection systems often struggle to keep up with increasing consumption. In Douala, the capital of Cameroon’s Littoral region, plastic waste frequently piles up in public spaces such as markets, street…