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Canadian company Plaex repurposed plastic waste to make durable building bricks.
A viral video shows the bricks that can withstand the force of a bulldozer.
Each brick weighs about five pounds and is more than three times sturdier than regular bricks.
Around 8 million pieces of plastic reach oceans daily , turning into a hazard for marine life.
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