Raising the roof with recycled rubbish

Like most countries, Cambodia battles with mounds of plastic waste that are generated daily: bottled drinks, plastic bags, straws and food wrappers litter the country, leaving behind an eyesore and a health hazard.

It is a problem in need of a solution, and one that Fiona and Anthony Jaensch noticed when they moved to Siem Reap 11 years ago to open a guesthouse.

Coming from Australia, the couple were familiar with Keep Australia Beautiful, a grassroots campaign that has worked there for 45 years to reduce litter and help the environment. Cambodia had nothing like it, and there was little awareness of the environmental issues and health risks associated with pollution.

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