In a neighborhood in Spain, a teenage boy looked at piles of discarded plastic bottles and saw possibility instead of waste. As winter temperatures dropped, he noticed stray dogs curling up against walls and under benches to escape the cold. Determined to help, he began collecting empty bottles from streets and recycling bins. Using simple tools and careful layering techniques, he compressed and sealed the plastic into thick, insulated panels strong enough to form compact shelters.

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