Nzambi Matee: Engineering a Sustainable Future from Plastic Waste
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Nzambi Matee
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Founder of Gjenge Makers and inventor of a proprietary process to recycle plastic waste into paving bricks that are stronger than concrete.
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Witness the moment high-tech engineering meets grassroots environmentalism. Watch how Nzambi transforms trash into treasure. Video coming soon!
Discover how materials engineer Nzambi Matee transforms Nairobi’s plastic crisis into durable, affordable paving stones stronger than concrete.
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