Khanyisile Buthelezi

Khanyisile Buthelezi is an innovator dedicated to addressing the plastic waste crisis by empowering communities with sustainable solutions. He is developing a solution that repurposes plastic waste into 3D printing filament, reducing landfill waste while creating value from discarded materials. By focusing on this work, he aims to establish a community makerspace where people can learn about plastics, explore 3D printing, and gain valuable manufacturing skills. This work is deeply personal to him because he has seen the damaging effects of plastic waste and wants to transform this problem into opportunity. With determination and vision, Khanyisile is paving the way for sustainable solutions that make a real difference.