Plastic Waste to Classrooms: Sustainable Classrooms' Mission

Plastic Waste to Classrooms: Sustainable Classrooms' Mission

Author: The Daily News Now! May 16, 2026 Duration: 2:28

Sustainable Classrooms: Turning Plastic Waste into Educational Opportunities in Togo - A nonprofit transforming plastic pollution into school building materials, addressing global issues of environmental and educational inequality. Founded by Jestine Lackner, the organization collects local plastic waste to create bricks, building classrooms, supporting student health, and providing meals. Their holistic approach, including a solar-powered production scale-up, is supported by local partnerships and a fundraiser at WildRye Distillery in Bozeman on June fourth.

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