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Meet Faiai Pele, a 20-year-old eco-innovator from Samoa, designing low-cost homes using recycled plastic and local natural materials.
Profile Overview:
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Name: Faiai Pele
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Occupation: Eco-Innovator
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Age: 20
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Background: From Upolu, Faiai watched families struggle with rising construction costs. Now she’s prototyping durable, cyclone-resistant homes made from salvaged waste and coconut fiber insulation.
Likes:
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Green Architecture: She loves merging traditional styles with sustainable tech.
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Hands-On Builds: Faiai enjoys working with youth groups on DIY housing projects.
Dislikes:
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Imported Building Waste: She’s alarmed by the rising use of non-recyclables.
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Overpriced Materials: She dislikes that so many homes remain unaffordable.
Turn-ons:
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Circular Design Thinkers: She’s drawn to people who find beauty in reuse.
Turn-offs:
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Quick-Fix Builders: She avoids those who sacrifice sustainability for speed.

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