Capacity-Building in Waste Wealth: Reusing of Discarded Tires for Making Homeuse Furniture

Abstract

This paper discussed the capacity-building and its relevance in the transformation of waste to wealth. The study enunciated that capacity building strategies harness creative skills for stimulating entrepreneurial opportunities. It emphasized that entrepreneurial ideas in the areas of waste to wealth contribute immensely to the economic growth of developing countries to create sustainable jobs. The paper noted that reusing tires and other was items is more environmentally sustainable recycling processes which pollute the environment. However, the researchers skillfully reused discarded tires in producing home use furniture. Foam and Adire fabric were utilized as a cover for the produced furniture for usability and attractiveness. Metal stands were affixed underneath the furniture to achieve balance and durability. The produced furniture are suitable for homes and public use.