Pacific Recycling Foundation’s upcoming research project is aimed at looking for environmentally friendly products that could be used to rebuild rural schools in coastal areas of Fiji following natural disasters. The research explores the potential of upcycling plastic waste into building blocks that can be used for school construction, providing an affordable, durable, and sustainable building material.

Natural disasters such as cyclones and floods often leave rural schools in coastal areas of Fiji severely damaged or destroyed, making rebuilding these schools a difficult and expensive task. The use of upcycled plastic blocks for rural school construction in coastal areas of Fiji has many potential benefits, including reduced costs, increased sustainability, and improved environmental outcomes.

PRF’s project involves collecting and processing plastic waste from local communities, which is then transformed into lightweight, durable building blocks that can be assembled quickly and easily.

We are committed to supporting communities in their efforts to recover and rebuild after natural disasters by providing affordable, durable, and sustainable building materials.
[Last Updated: 19 April 2023]