Opportunity Desk is excited to host an inspiring Instagram Live conversation spotlighting circular innovation and smart entrepreneurship in the creative industry. On Thursday, 26 February, we will be joined by Rungano, the founder of Paper Pieces, a brand transforming discarded paper into handcrafted beads and statement accessories that are bold, beautiful, and commercially viable. From waste paper to wearable art, Paper Pieces is redefining what sustainable fashion can look like, and proving that eco-conscious products can compete, scale, and sell.
Conversation Theme
“Sustainable Fashion That Actually Sells: Lessons from Paper Pieces.” In this candid and practical session, Rungano will take us behind the scenes of building a brand that sits at the intersection of creativity, climate responsibility, and commercial success, using paper to create beads that become fashion-forward jewelry and accessories. This session is designed for young entrepreneurs, sustainability advocates, creatives, fashion founders, and anyone interested in building businesses that protect the planet while generating real revenue.
We will explore:
How she turns paper waste into durable, market-ready beads and products
How she built demand for paper-bead fashion pieces
What it took to refine quality, design, and brand identity
How she thinks about pricing handmade sustainable products
Lessons on growth, repeat customers, and scaling productionWhat “sustainability that sells” really looks like behind the scenes
Event Details
Theme: Sustainable Fashion That Actually Sells: Lessons from Paper Pieces
Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026
Time: 7:00 PM (WAT)
Platform: Instagram Live (@OpportunityDesk)
Expected Outcomes
- Clear insight into building demand for sustainable products people truly want
- Practical lessons on pricing, branding, and product refinement
- Inspiration for turning waste into scalable value
- Real-world strategies for growing an impact-driven creative business
About Opportunity Desk
Established in 2012, Opportunity Desk (OD) is the largest digital media platform that bridges the gap to education by sharing information on relevant learning and growth opportunities for youth around the world. These opportunities help to facilitate young people’s efforts in exchanging ideas and preparing themselves for the future. Opportunity Desk works to provide access to global experiences to all through educational opportunities abroad, scholarships, training and conferences, fellowships, grants and awards, jobs, internships and volunteer programs. By doing so, OD hopes to bring an international experience to everybody, regardless of their background, age, disabilities, education, gender identity, racial or ethnic identity, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.
