According to the redefinition of the natural environment they inhabit, on the Caribbean island of **Trinidad**, they are switching **cement for recycled materials** to build.
While concrete in houses is still present, they have started complementing the constructions to a large extent with elements from nature: **clay, wood from fallen trees**, and recycled glass bottles, for example.
The best part is that these [construction styles](https://noticiasambientales.com/compromiso-ambiental/construccion-sostenible-hicieron-las-primeras-viviendas-sociales-con-impresora-3d/) also provide some resistance against the **effects of climate change**.
## Sustainable construction: switching cement for recycled material
This change is related to the project promoted by **Wa Samaki Ecosystems**, a non-profit organization founded by Erle Rahaman-Noronha, a resident of the island.
As narrated to *BBC Mundo*, they aim to highlight the **benefits of regenerative crops in the Caribbean** and educate residents on how to practice sustainability while rehabilitating the spaces around them.
Much of the architecture in Wa Samaki relies on the creative thinking of the architect and sculptor **Celine Ramjit**.
It is an essential point. This gives rise to forms of cosmic bodies, **mythical creatures, and animals**. They are always made using a process known as Earth construction: using materials from the ecosystem.
Ramjit notes that nowadays the decision to build a building or a house is primarily about the budget and access to materials. *”This comes with **an issue of education** where the origin of materials or how they are produced is not considered,” the architect points out to the same medium.*
Therefore, building quickly does not leave much time to observe the environment or the patterns of **rain, plants, animal life**.
This also vindicates the methods of indigenous communities in the Caribbean, who used clay to **build small structures** such as ovens in pre-Columbian times, later used in housing.
## “Trash” materials
According to reports, in Wa Samaki they also use **materials from the trash** to reduce waste. Thus, the viewpoint of the place is made of **guadua that grows** in this region.
And for the foundations and walls, shaped like a dragon, they used **discarded tires**, collected by neighbors and filled with **empty bottles and other plastic waste** before being covered with sand and clay.
The roof is covered with old **recycled advertising banners** and a piece of a water tank.
## Sustainable construction and its lasting impact
Sometimes for convenience, we opt for **construction practices** that overlook important **environmental considerations**. We prioritize cheaper materials or faster construction methods without considering the long-term impact on our surroundings.
It is now necessary to carefully rethink these decisions and understand the importance of opting for **sustainable construction** and **lasting impact**. Even if it means investing more time or resources initially.
In this sense, aiming to [**build carbon-neutral buildings**](https://noticiasambientales.com/compromiso-ambiental/cimientos-ecologicos-la-construccion-sustentable-y-su-impacto-perdurable/) is a great challenge for cities, for example.
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