
Melanie Brummer
Founder, Up-Cycled Cloth Collective
“A sustainability warrior whose efforts inspire us.”
Melanie founded the Up-Cycled Cloth Collective in 2017, now a global community of 250,000+ makers turning discarded fabric into functional art. With a textile background dating to 1993, she champions upcycling for sustainability, dignity in craft, and economic empowerment - recently recognized by South Africa’s Eco-Logic Awards.






















































































































