In Kibera, one of Nairobi's largest informal settlements, a local NGO is turning recycled plastic into chess sets that are transforming young lives. Producing more than 1,000 sets each month, the initiative supports community chess schools where children develop critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills. Teachers say the game also helps keep young people away from crime and other social risks, while opening doors to education. Some talented players have even secured scholarships after impressing sponsors. By combining recycling with chess, the project tackles plastic pollution while giving children new opportunities and hope for the future.