In 2018, UNICEF began turning Abidjan’s plastic waste into school bricks; 1,441 tonnes later, Côte d’Ivoire had built 262 classrooms for 13,100 children

In 2018, UNICEF began turning Abidjan’s plastic waste into school bricks; 1,441 tonnes later, Côte d’Ivoire had built 262 classrooms for 13,100 children

Science News: In a groundbreaking initiative, UNICEF has converted 1,441 tonnes of plastic waste in Abidjan into 262 classrooms, impacting over 13,100 children while addressing the dual crises of classroom shortages and plastic pollution. Discover how this project is reshaping education in Côte d'Ivoire!