Affresol Building a Line of Modular Homes Made Out of Recycled Plastic Waste

At a time when extreme weather events seem to be relatively common, would you feel safe living in a home made out of recycled plastic? Affresol, a U.K. modular home designer, is betting on it. The company is launching a range of $63,000 prefab homes made out of recycled waste plastic. And believe it or not, Affresol claims the homes are well-insulated and completely waterproof, fire retardant, and rot-resistant.

Affresol's secret is a material called Thermo Poly Rock (TPR), a strong, light...