Housing...On the go....
The spurge on economic crisis is still ongoing. Our country together with the government is on the brink of massive disputes and struggle for survival. Despite of it, we are still innovative, and knowledgeable and that we still find ways to create positive approach on our society. The creation of recycled housing is a good example.
It's not hard to complain that it seems houses are built out of plastic now, however people aren't joking. Affresol is a UK based organization that is using plastic to generate recycled housing, having created a material they call Thermal Poly Rock, geared for construction in third world countries – they're cheap, and solid. They'll last over 80 years, and aren't vulnerable to rot or infestation. This is not the first attempt at recycled houses – there's the Earthship house type, using concrete and old tires, and homes built with old shipping containers as framing – green, just as strong as normal houses, and they'll save more than a few payday loans worth in construction.
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In countries recovering from natural disasters, such as Haiti and Chile, rebuilding housing is simultaneously one of the most important and most difficult tasks for recovery. In developed countries, there is always a demand for housing that is inexpensive, durable and environmentally friendly. Recently, UK company Affresol announced it was launching a line of modular homes made out of recycled plastic waste.
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I agree that Europe is forward thinking in these ideas. There is a part of London that has used recycled freight containers as apartments. Throw in some portholes and Ikea furniture and you have more than a standard NYC apartment.
Aside from the moral imperative of the US addressing environmental concerns, the political and economic focus on the environment is extremely crucial, but often ignored. Countries like India and China oddly are outweighing the research and development of green technology. Thomas Friedman of the NY Times and writer of The World Is Flat has written extensively on the idea that green technology is the next dot com era. The economic value of owning this technology is like the Middle East controlling the oil resources. Those who rule the technology will rule the economic value and more. So for those who do not agree with addressing climate change on a moral and environmental basis, perhaps loss of world and economic status should be considered.
...a little off topic but had to be said.
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Love this idea. Maybe this is just where my head is (as you'll see from my next post) but why or what has happened in the Euro markets that have brought these ideas to life there? It seems the US is so behind in thinking creatively about addressing environmental issues creatively. It's not all feel-good, touchy-feelie stuff, either... there is real money to be made by working within the parameters of reusing and recycling materials. Thoughts?