Innovative Solutions to Global Waste Problems

The video showcases young entrepreneurs worldwide who are innovating solutions to tackle waste problems. From plastic bricks in Kenya to recycled sneakers in India, glass recycling in Louisiana, PVC home goods in South Africa, coconut briquettes in Sierra Leone, and skateboard upcycling in Canada, these initiatives highlight the potential of recycling and upcycling to address environmental challenges.

What material is used to make sustainable cooking fuel in Sierra Leone?

• Glass bottles

• Wood

• Coconut shells

• Plastic waste

What is the main ingredient mixed with plastic to create bricks in Kenya?

• Cement

• Sand

• Gravel

• Clay

How many types of single-use plastics does the factory in Kenya process?

• Seven

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is a potential environmental concern with using plastic bricks for road construction?

• Shorter lifespan

• Release of microplastics

• Higher maintenance

• Increased cost

What is the Hindi word for plastic bags, which inspired the name of the sneaker company in India?

• Ubuntu

• Kusasa

• Jijenge

• Daly

How many plastic bags and bottles are used to make each pair of sneakers in India?

• 15 bags and 18 bottles

• 20 bags and 24 bottles

• 10 bags and 12 bottles

• 5 bags and 6 bottles

What is the main product created by the glass recycling operation in Louisiana?

• Concrete

• Plastic bricks

• Sand

• Glass bottles

What material do the sisters in South Africa recycle into high-end home goods?

• PVC

• Metal

• Glass

• Wood

What is the primary material used by the pool brothers in Canada to create new products?

• Old skateboards

• Plastic bottles

• Metal scraps

• Glass bottles

What is the main challenge faced by Alhaji in promoting his coconut briquettes in Sierra Leone?

• Government regulations

• Convincing people to switch from wood-based charcoal

• Lack of raw materials

• High production cost