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00:17ctu nights dignity in a bright boardroom elvis holds up a gray modular wall panel
00:23a screen shows pet bottles being sorted and processed elvis jake anya thank you for joining
00:30us this panel represents an opportunity not just to make something useful from discarded plastic
00:36but to create local jobs and reduce waste entering our streets and waterways lena we're
00:43exploring a modular building system using recycled pet collected in kalaru the idea is to connect
00:49local collection with local manufacturing then use the materials and community projects where
00:55they're appropriate and safe jake u.s partner it's an ambitious idea where are you in the process
01:02prototype testing we're ready to build elvis we have a concept and early prototypes we're not
01:10presenting it as a finished certified product our next steps are independent testing engineering
01:16review and community feedback before any large-scale use lena points to a diagram foundation exterior
01:23wall interior partition roof kiosk lena the modular format could make some parts of construction
01:30easier to learn and assemble but each application has different requirements a roof panel for example
01:37faces different loads and weather than an interior partition anja german partner so the diagram shows
01:44possible uses not a claim that one panel is automatically suitable everywhere lena exactly
01:53we need to test each design as a complete assembly connections insulation weather protection and all
02:00the goal is adaptable components not shortcuts around engineering elvis if we develop a reliable system
02:07shared components could help simplify maintenance and training
02:11but we'll only use each component where testing and building codes say it belongs jake the original
02:17description calls this burn proof that's a strong claim what can you responsibly say about fire
02:24performance elvis we should call it fire resistant only if the relevant tests support that wording
02:33no building material should be described as impossible to burn without compelling evidence
02:37and even then the exact test conditions matter lena will arrange independent testing and publish what was tested
02:45how it performed and what the results do and do not mean a panel's behavior in one test does not
02:52automatically prove the safety of an entire building anja that distinction matters people need to know how a
03:01material performs in real construction including joints coatings and insulation elvis agreed we want trust more than a dramatic slogan
03:12until the results are verified we won't advertise a fire rating or claim that it withstands a particular temperature
03:19anja what other performance questions need answers before this can be used in homes lena structural strength
03:27moisture resistance heat sound durability indoor air quality and how the material behaves as it ages
03:34we also need to assess safe manufacturing practices and what happens if a panel is damaged
03:41jake and will the testing include the full wall system not just a small piece of material elvis yes
03:48the connections and installation matter we'll work with qualified engineers and testing bodies to evaluate
03:55complete assemblies for each intended application lena we also want local builders and residents involved
04:03they can tell us what problems they face in existing homes what repairs are practical and what features
04:08make a house comfortable and safe a and ja you've mentioned homes for pet collectors how do you see that
04:16working lena our long-term aim is for the people who help recover valuable materials to benefit from the work
04:24that could include fair payment stable purchasing agreements training and if financing approvals and
04:31testing allow affordable housing partnerships jake it's important not to make housing sound guaranteed
04:37before the funding and approvals are in place elvis absolutely we won't promise a home in exchange for
04:45collected plastic we'll work with collectors and community organizations to design a fair program
04:51with clear terms and proper compensation lena collectors are partners in the system not just suppliers
05:00their safety income and voice and decision making need to be part of the project from the beginning
05:06the screen changes to show young collectors sorting pet into clearly labeled containers elvis a strong
05:13recycling system starts with clean well-sorted material we're exploring collection points and training so pet
05:20can be separated from other waste and handled safely jake
05:25how will you make sure the collection work is safe and fairly paid lena will develop transparent purchasing rules
05:32provide protective equipment and training and work to prevent child labor
05:37we'll also track how much material is collected and what price collectors receive
05:42anja and what about plastic that can't be used in these panels elvis we need to report that honestly and
05:50route it to
05:50appropriate recycling or waste management options reuse is not a solution for every type of plastic and we
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06:29digitally present this story is about community listening and hope
06:35if you or someone you know is struggling please reach out to a trusted person community health worker
06:40local health center or safe space listener you are not alone and help is available in many places you can
06:48also contact a local helpline or health worker for support jake could these panels replace brick walls
06:55timber partitions roofing sheets and kiosk cladding elvis not as a blanket promise
07:02each material has strengths and limitations a building design must account for structure fire safety
07:10moisture heat ventilation and local regulations lena a recycled plastic panel may eventually suit specific uses
07:19but it should complement not automatically replace materials that already perform well
07:25we'll compare options based on safety cost durability repairability and environmental impact
07:32anja that sounds more useful than claiming one product solves every construction challenge
07:38elvis that's our approach identify a genuine need test a suitable design and show the evidence
07:46if it doesn't work for an application we don't use it there lena displays a concept image of a small
07:53kiosk with a water refill point and solar panels lena one possible pilot is a community kiosk
08:00if the design passes the required checks it could offer drinking water refills phone charging powered
08:06by solar energy and space for local goods anja how would you keep the water safe lena
08:15the kiosk would need an approved water source suitable treatment where required regular quality testing
08:21and a clear maintenance plan the structure alone does not make water safe jake and how would the kiosk
08:28benefit the people who use it elvis we'd work with local residents and vendors to set fair prices and
08:35accessible hours the aim is a useful service not just a showcase project we'd also plan for repairs and
08:43responsible end-of-life handling of every component anya what would you measure during a pilot elvis the
08:51quantity and source of recycled pet worker safety collector payments material performance maintenance needs
08:58and the cost of the finished structure lena we'd also assess environmental impacts carefully recycled content
09:06is a positive starting point but we should account for processing energy transport emissions durability
09:13and what happens at the end of the product's life jake will the results be shared even if something
09:20doesn't go as planned elvis yes a pilot should help us learn if a panel cracks degrades or fails a
09:29test
09:29we'll report it investigate the cause and redesign before continuing lena responsible innovation means
09:37being open about both progress and problems at a rooftop eco hub in make and die rainwater tanks
09:44solar panels compost bins and seedlings surround the women's work area nameta the floods and ways washed
09:51away 30 baskets last april we lost products time and income how can we make our work more resilient
09:59as the weather changes jaja weaving banana fiber with recycled pet strips we're testing a blend of banana
10:06fiber and clean recycled plastic the natural fiber connects us to our craft while the recycled strips may
10:13help the basket hold its shape but we still need to test how it performs in rain sunlight and everyday
10:19use nameta we should ask the women who carry and sell with these baskets they know which handles hurt
10:27which shapes are useful and how long a basket needs to last jaja yes we can learn from one another
10:35adjust the weave and keep records if a blend isn't durable or comfortable we change it
10:42the goal is a better product and less waste not plastic in every basket nameta checks a tablet
10:48displaying an order for 15 baskets nameta here's today's confirmed order 15 baskets for 45 000 shillings
10:57ready for pickup the listing explains who made them what materials we used and how customers can care for
11:04them jaja that information helps buyers understand the value of the work
11:10but we also need fair prices that cover materials time transport and the skill of the women who weave
11:17nameta our climate plan is growing too rainwater harvesting solar power for the cold room composting
11:24careful waste sorting and a seedling nursery we'll take it one step at a time and track what works
11:31jaja the baskets can carry seedlings and harvests while the compost supports the garden
11:37together these projects can help us prepare for difficult seasons and build more reliable income
11:44the women gather beside the nursery rain falls softly on the rooftop while collected water flows into a
11:50storage tank nameta we can't control every flood or dry spell but we can share knowledge save water
11:58protect our work and plan together jaja and we can make better use of materials without forgetting safety
12:05quality or the people who do the work lena for the building project our next step is testing and listening
12:13not making promises ahead of the evidence elvis for the collectors builders and basket makers the goal is
12:21practical fair opportunities less waste and solutions that serve the community women together to clean
12:28water resilient crops fair work and less waste we'll build a stronger future together carefully locally
12:36and with every promise backed by action