From Kantamanto to the TEDx Stage: How waste became innovation
When Katia Osei, Head of Environmental Justice at The Or Foundation, took the stage at this year's TEDx Accra, she stood in front of letters cut from recycled Kantamanto clothing waste, on a rug made from the same source; tangible proof of the circular solutions she advocates for.
At this year's TEDx Accra event, Head of Environmental Justice at The Or Foundation, Katia Osei, took the stage in front of letters cut from recycled Kantamanto clothing waste. The stage was also supported by a rug made from the same recycled source, demonstrating the circular solutions the foundation advocates for. The event organizers, Jesse Gyau Kusi and Klenam Fiadzoe, aimed to rethink not only the ideas shared on stage but also the event's materials.
Partnering with The Or Foundation, they transformed discarded clothing into the event's stage letters, rug, and even limited edition tote bags. The recycled PA system used for the event was also made from textile waste. The recycled stage set, including the stage letters and rug, is being made available to organizers of TEDx events across West Africa, challenging the model of generating significant waste through single-use event materials.
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