Plastic waste pollution poses significant environmental and socioeconomic challenges in Siaya County, Kenya, where inadequate waste management systems and the proliferation of plastic materials have led to severe ecological degradation and public health issues. "Shelter from Plastic: An Income-Generating Activity and a Community-Based Approach to Recycling for Roofing" investigated the feasibility of recycling plastic waste into affordable and durable roofing materials to address these challenges while providing sustainable housing solutions for low-income households.
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