Future of the Environment

These floating buildings could help save us from flooding - and they're made from recycled plastic bottles

Recyclable plastic soft drink bottles are seen outside at a recycling warehouse, in Mexico City, Mexico August 18, 2017. REUTERS/Henry Romero - RC174A5CFA60

Each foundation is made of wooden pallets, wire, and thousands of recycled plastic bottles. Image: REUTERS/Henry Romero

Leanna Garfield
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