Turning Waste into Wonder – Lesley Waterkeyn on Amazeballs

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Did you know that used padel balls often end up in landfills, contributing to environmental waste? Lesley Waterkeyn, founder of Amazeballs, is changing the game by transforming discarded padel balls into stunning furniture and art pieces.

In this episode, Samm Marshall chats with Lesley about sustainability in sports, the circular economy, and how design can drive environmental change. Discover how Cape Town Furniture Week became the perfect launchpad for this innovative initiative and how you can be part of the movement.

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that proves sustainability can be both stylish and impactful!
1 Mar English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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