Here's how these Forbes Under 30s plan to transform plastic waste into Detroit’s greatest asset: Under30Summit
, which launched in 2015 and produces similar bricks that have had some success in California and the Netherlands. They suggest acquiring one of ByFusion’s manufacturing systems to kickstart work in Detroit.
The team estimates its plastic blocks would cost roughly $7 apiece—less than conventional bricks—and could cut recycling costs by 87%. The challenge will be getting the city to buy in. Right now Detroit residents must either pay $25 for a recycling bin, or complete an in-person workshop or online educational “game” to get one for free. That has seemingly reduced participation.
“If there’s traction in leveraging existing ride-sharing platforms to source the material, then I think [the concept] certainly has viability, Paulsen says.
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