OLD TAPES TELL NEW STORIES

MULTI-AWARD winning recycle initiative Re.Bag.Re.Use has been awarded Bronze in the Creative Solutions category by the South African Plastics Recycling Organisation (SAPRO) for their footstools made from discarded videotapes, wood offcuts and fabric scraps.

- BY MARSHA DEAN

Crafted entirely from repurposed materials, the VHS footstool is a striking example of creativity meeting sustainability.

The internal structure is built from discarded VHS cassettes, while the tape inside each cassette is deconstructed and crocheted into a durable, textured cover.

Offcuts of wood and fabric, sourced and upholstered by a local upholsterer in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, complete the finishing and provide strength, comfort, and style.