POLIJE STUDENTS TURN PLASTIC WASTE INTO ECOPAVING: A SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION FOR GREEN CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
Students from Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije) have once again demonstrated their commitment to sustainability by developing EcoPaving—an innovative paving block made from recycled plastic waste. This solution not only addresses the growing issue of plastic pollution but also offers an eco-friendly, economically viable alternative to conventional building materials. The innovation emerged from a student-led project…