# Othalo

> Turning plastic waste into dignified, sustainable housing for communities worldwide.

Othalo is a Norwegian technology company that transforms recycled plastic waste into structural building panels using patented manufacturing technology. The panels are used to construct affordable, durable, and sustainable homes — addressing two global crises simultaneously: the plastic waste epidemic and the affordable housing deficit.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://othalo.com/en/): Company overview and technology introduction
- [Products](https://othalo.com/enducts): The Othalo Panel System — specifications and product lines
- [Solutions](https://othalo.com/enutions): Deployment solutions for different stakeholders
- [Solutions / Governments](https://othalo.com/enutions/governments): National and municipal affordable housing programs
- [Solutions / Housing Developers](https://othalo.com/enutions/housing-developers): Cost-efficient construction for private developers
- [Solutions / Corporations](https://othalo.com/enutions/corporations): Turnkey ESG and CSR programs
- [About](https://othalo.com/enut): Mission, team, and impact
- [Contact](https://othalo.com/entact): Get in touch or request a quote

## Product: The Othalo Panel System

Structural wall panels manufactured from 100% recycled plastic. Key specifications:
- Lifespan: 60+ years
- Strength: 7x stronger than concrete
- Insulation: 3x more effective than concrete
- Fire rating: Class B1 (self-extinguishing)
- Wind resistance: Category 5 hurricane (>200 km/h)
- Seismic: Zone 4 earthquake resistant
- No cement, no steel, no water required in construction
- Each 2-bedroom unit diverts ~8 tonnes of plastic from the environment
- UN-Habitat endorsed for a Better Urban Future

## Product Lines

- **The Community**: Single and multi-family residential units (42m² per unit)
- **The District**: Medium-density residential clusters with full infrastructure
- **The Emergency Shelter**: Rapid deployment for disaster relief
- **The Medical Units**: Clinics, isolation wards, diagnostic centers
- **The Worker Accommodation**: Purpose-built for construction and industrial sites

## Company

- **Founded**: Norway (Othalo AS)
- **Headquarters**: Oslo, Norway
- **Focus Markets**: Africa, Southeast Asia, Caribbean, and other emerging markets
- **UN Endorsement**: UN-Habitat for a Better Urban Future