Creative Prince turns trash into treasure

 

Prince Baureni -Making new things from recycled material.

As environmental activists are amplifying the Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Rethink and Recycle 5R message, A young creative entrepreneur Prince Baureni has taken the message seriously and is putting it into practice.

Baureni with some of his products.

The 23-year-old Zimbabwean-born young man from Mpumalanga, Siyabuswa area is doing wonders in the upholstery and shoe-making industry.

"I am into recycling, I use old materials to make new designs like household furniture," Prince told this reporter.

"I started this work in 2019," he said.

"Nobody taught me to start this creativity, The situation in my mother's house was the source of inspiration." 

"My mother couldn't afford to buy sofas/(couches) for her house and that problem became a blessing in disguise as that inspired me to go look for old tires and steel so that I can make couches for my mom". explained Baureni.

Creativity:Reusing of old tyres

Prince uses tires, steel ropes, bolts and nuts, wood, empty oil drums, and fabric to make these comfy stools, chairs, and sofas.

" My customers are very satisfied by my products and are always happy because of the good quality and durability of my products," he said.

"Besides reusing, repairing, and recycling these materials that could have been in some landfill filling up much-needed space, Prince also employs and trains local community members from his area and imparts his skills to them during the process.

Just like any other business big or small, Baureni's business isn't spared from challenges.

" Some of the challenges I am facing includes not having a stable supply of material and a good, free and safe place to work from".

In conclusion, he said" I would like to encourage others who would love to venture into this kind of business of creativity that they must never give up, Rome wasn't built in a single day, One customer is better than none. Put your God-given talent and creativity to good use and take care of it.

Those who need to get in touch with Baureni for either supporting his business or learn his artistic skills can reach out to him on

Cell:064 032 5647

Email:baureniprince570@gmail.com