Milco Supplier Recycles Scrap Tires Into Unique Handicrafts
Tumelo Tsasanyane is the craftsman of rubber wheels and more handcrafted products using discarded tires by recycling them.
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He was raised in Maseru and states that he learned his abilities on his own from an early age as he had an interest for arts and crafts from a young age.
He then gained a solid education foundation in basic handicrafts during his time at Lesotho High School.
His diverse schooling and the opportunities provided by online educational platforms such as Alison E-Learning helped his passion for creative expression to grow more and more.
When these tires approach the end of their useful lives, they are frequently dumped in landfills to decompose, releasing harmful substances and increasing an already significant garbage issue.
The environment and human health are threatened by the buildup of abandoned tires, Scrap tire pollution is an environmental concern that is getting more and more common and he took the courageous move against it in 2019.
He started turning old tires into beautiful artwork, he creates a unique range of goods including wall art frames, chairs, tables, and flower pots, by reusing these materials that are left over.
His imagination allowed him to see how this environmental risk could be used as a creative opportunity.
‘’As we observe the increasing amount of pollution in the country especially that of scrap tires as it is solid waste, if improperly disposed will bring hazardous effects to our health and mother Earth. Then Tobaak Craft Enterprise emerged to repurpose such waste to arts and crafts.’’ He says.
These designs are eye-catching, but because of the characteristics of the materials used, they also have a fantastic endurance.
Tires' durability guarantees that every product is made to last, giving consumers high-quality goods that require less maintenance over time.
This environmentally friendly strategy reduces waste while also meeting consumer's increasing need for eco-friendly alternatives.
His works of art transform objects that were formerly thought to be waste into stunning and useful works of art.
His desire comes from a need to improve both his community and the environment. His goal is to encourage people to adopt sustainable behaviors and recognize the value in items that are often thrown away.
Customers who buy his products are not only getting exquisitely made goods, but they are also supporting a larger movement that aims to lessen pollution and raise awareness of environmental issues.
Increasing public understanding of the value of long-term sustainability is a main goal of his, and in a time of environmental difficulties and global warming, he thinks that small actions taken individually can have a significant impact.
‘’As Tobaak Craft Enterprise, We aim to grow by the support of the community by purchasing our products which will help our enterprise explore various forms of recycling which need advanced machinery.’’ He says.
He also has bigger ideas than just the products he makes now.
By finding different methods to recycling and repurposing materials, he hopes to consistently improve his art.
This could mean trying with various recycling methods which require advanced skills, which would eventually result in the creation of different and dynamic goods.
By taking an unusual technique to recycling used tires, he is promoting sustainability while producing works of art that are truly remarkable.
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Find a variety of products at MILCO, a chain store that sells only made in Lesotho products. MILCO was established by the NUL Innovation Hub. Visit us at Sefika Complex, Maseru, and explore our latest catalogue https://www.milco.co.ls/products.
Also, Join our WhatsApp group for regular updates on MILCO products and prices: [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JdmvNiPP2bG4YUVUMwTOxj).