Dec 18, 2014 How Plastic Bottles can Help the Homeless
Homelessness is just one of those unfortunate realities of society that will always go unresolved, but there are things that we can do to help minimize the extent of it. One idea is to recycle old plastic bottles, fill them with sand, and mold them together using mud or cement. This combination allegedly creates a bulletproof and fireproof wall, and a 64 degree indoor temperature during the hotter months. Of course, there are obvious hurdles such as where these homes can be built, building code restrictions, utilities, and sewage, among others, but it is certainly a crafty idea that is sure to inspire something more practical.
In case you’re curious, here are some stats to blow your mind…
1500 plastic bottles per second
60 seconds per minute X 60 minutes = 3600 seconds per hour
3600 seconds X 24 hours per day = 86400 seconds per day
1500 plastic bottles per second X 86400 seconds per day = 129,600,000 plastic bottles per day
47.3 Billion plastic bottles per year
Via The Free Patriot