Johannesburg, South Africa – September 2025
At just 11 years old, Seth has found a remarkable way to combine creativity, conservation, and sustainability. As part of his involvement with Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA), Seth created a stunning pangolin sculpture using recyclable materials and macadamia nut shells to raise awareness about the plight of one of the world’s most endangered species.
Seth was inspired to use macadamia shells for their natural beauty and unique texture, symbolising the harmony between nature and sustainability. Macadamia shells are a renewable by-product of macadamia processing. By repurposing them into art, Seth demonstrates the circular potential, turning these shells into a valuable resource. His sculpture highlights how agriculture, sustainability, and creativity can intersect to support the protection of our wildlife and environment.
Seth’s work is a powerful reminder that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. By transforming macadamia shells into a conservation statement, he illustrates the critical role we all play in shaping a more sustainable future, one nut shell at a time.
SAMAC is proud to support Seth and WESSA in showing how agricultural by-products like macadamia shells can be repurposed to champion wildlife conservation.
