Upcycling is a method of waste management that converts discarded items into new, usable products that can be re-sold, minimising waste in landfills.
Msutwana first created tyre ottomans, but the company’s collection has since grown to include coffee tables, side tables, and even wall clocks, mirrors and lamps. “Each piece contributes to environmental preservation and is named to honour its heritage,” said Msutwana. She added that her business gives clients creative freedom to design their own unique and bespoke piece of furniture or accessory.
Whilst growing up in an impoverished environment, Mashego realised that entrepreneurship was one way in which he could make a living to support his family. The company, which was established in 2017, is 100% Black-owned, with 20% of the workforce being differently abled persons. Leshego Ceramics also offers a buy back and recycling center that specialises in the collection and sorting of waste from the streets, malls, hospitals and tuck-shops.