The Economic Times

In 1956, this Californian grandmother began building with discarded bottles. Years later, she had created an entire village out of plastic waste

Tressa Prisbrey transformed waste into wonder by creating Bottle Village, a whimsical collection of thirteen structures crafted from discarded materials in Simi Valley. Fondly nicknamed Grandma, she welcomed visitors to explore her artistic haven. Although an earthquake struck and inflicted damage, passionate restoration efforts ensured the village's legacy lived on, showcasing how creativity can breathe new life into what others deem worthless.