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From trash to treasure: Climate activist builds Karachi library from discarded books and waste

  • Built with mud, bamboo and plastic waste, the library’s design merges sustainability with climate resilience
  • Ahmad Shabbar says the idea emerged after finding discarded books while working in garbage collection
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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