Recycled plastic tiles that look like clay

Spotted: Most of us don’t give a lot of thought to our roofs – unless they leak. But what if your roof could fight plastic pollution? This is an important consideration in Kenya where plastic waste remains a big problem. A Kenyan company called Eco Tiles hopes to change this with an environmentally friendly roofing material made from recycled plastic.

The company was founded by Kenyan environmental scientist Kevin Maina. He and his team work with 500 informal waste collectors who collect the plastics, and in return, are provided with a steady income.