This Norwegian Start-Up Wants To Build Houses Out of 100% Recycled Plastic

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By World Economic ForumNov 28, 2020, 11:40 am477 ptsHot
By Victoria Masterson Using one of the world's problems to solve another is the philosophy behind a Norwegian start-up's mission to develop affordable housing from 100% recycled plastic. Since 1950, more than nine billion tonnes of plastic have been produced globally, of which only 9% is recycled, according to…

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