Frank Cato Lahti is working to end Africa’s housing crisis and the suffering of people who are homeless. He’s the founder of OTHALO, a Norwegian start-up that has developed technology to build houses from recycled plastic. "The moment you have a home, you have something of value in life,” Lahti says. “You have somewhere you feel safe, and protected." In addition to restoring people’s dignity by placing a roof over their heads, Lahti intends to empower low-income communities by creating jobs and reducing plastic waste. Visit othalo.com to find out what Lahti and his team will be accomplishing. Footage by OTHALO was used in the creation of this film.
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