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Tyres take him to places!
When it comes to the environment, most of us have opinions on how to save it; be it protection of natural resources, recycling of products or how to utilise non-biodegradable materials.
When it comes to the environment, most of us have opinions on how to save it; be it protection of natural resources, recycling of products or how to utilise non-biodegradable materials.
One wonders to what extent these ideas are implemented because the fact is that most of the times it’s all talk. However, there are a select few who take to this cause sincerely. One such story is of 27-year-old man from the city, Peesari Mahipal Reddy.
Take a walk along city streets and you encounter at least one mechanic shop on it; a saviour to every motorist. A lot of waste tyres, which are lying around these shops, are mostly burnt for iron and oil.
We don’t simply do a paint job or decoration. We re-create the tyre into a completely new form and pour life into it. These pieces last for over 20 years.
The smoke emitted from the burning is quite harmful, of course. Mahipal’s innovative idea puts a stop to this pollution; the young entrepreneur’s genius lies in using these waste tyres and creating furniture pieces from it.
From sofas, to centres tables, easy chairs and to flower pots, the young furniture designer has created over 200 creative designs so far at the ‘Mahipal’s Shed’ in Devara Yamjal near Shamirpet; he currently employs 18 people there.
Unfazed by the competition he is attracting, Mahipal asserts that his is the first company in the country to create such furniture designs from waste tyres.
“It’s not only a simple paint job or decoration we do. We recreate the tyre completely and pour life in to the dead pieces,” he says in a true artistic manner.
Putting a creative spin on environmental preservation, a youngster from the city is using waste Peesari Mahipal Reddy is setting a respectable example for youngsters in following dreams and he has now caught the eye of Telangana Tourism for his designs tyres to create beautiful furniture pieces.
“Once these furniture pieces are made, they easily last for about 20 to 30 years and even after that the tyres life won’t die; all it requires is a re-appearance. So, it is a onetime investment,” says Mahipal.
Every artiste has an inspiration. For Mahipal it was an Australian company that re-uses waste tyres for environmental conservation.
“It was then that I thought to start something of my own and in a better way for India. From a young age I was into environment and eco-friendly things,” shares Mahipal about the ‘spark’ moment.
“I started by gathering waste tyres from villages and re-created them. Then I began my start-up,” he recollects.
“Every 15 days we go around the city to gather tyres from mechanic shops,” he informs.
Accolades have been many from small and big clients. But, Mahipal’s most cherished achievement so far has been the recognition he received from Telangana Tourism.
“I got an offer to provide furniture for Telangana Tourism!” he beams. “The offer is yet to be approved, but I am hopeful that it will get through,” he says.
Mahipal invests a lot of time and money in making these pieces. The materials he uses are plywood, foam, fiber sheets, furniture legs and other decorative items depending on the design of the piece.
Of course, monetary challenges of a start-up are obvious. “Here’s the thing though. I am selling these pieces at far lesser prices than what I invest in making these.
My pieces are available anywhere in the range of Rs 1,000 to Rs 15,000,” shares Mahipal. “But, I will not give it up. This business is not only my dream, but also a way to help others.
A part of the proceeds I garner from ‘Mahipal’s Shed’ are used for education of underprivileged children,” he says.
The millennial generation is a fiercely creative lot that is not afraid to put wings to their dreams. Mahipal’s dream is to develop the project and provide employment to the people of his village, Devar Yamjal.
“The people in my village are failing in farming and opting to end their lives. This is tragic and it breaks my heart.
Providing them employment in my business would be a win-win situation for my village,” he says.What began in 2015 as a means to develop a foster a better environment for the country has now taken shape of a business venture for this youngster and an opportunity to provide employment to others.
“I am looking forward for the government’s help so that I can take this project to the next level,” concludes a hopeful Mahipal.
