By A Correspondent – South African innovator and Space World founder Space Kwena is taking his groundbreaking plastic-to-fuel initiative to schools, offering learners an opportunity to explore the intersection of science, innovation and entrepreneurship.

In a recent statement, Kwena announced the opening of bookings for his Space World School Tour, an initiative targeting Grade 8 to Grade 12 learners through motivational science presentations designed to inspire young people to turn ideas into practical solutions.
Operating from Limpopo, Kwena has gained attention for his work in transforming plastic waste into fuel, an innovation that seeks to demonstrate how discarded materials can be converted into potentially useful energy resources.

“I am Space Kwena, Founder of Space World from Limpopo. I turn plastic waste into fuel – and now I am taking my story to schools!” he said.
The one-hour presentation will take learners through his personal journey, from his village beginnings to the laboratory, while introducing them to the science behind converting plastic waste into energy.

Kwena will also challenge learners to think beyond conventional career paths by demonstrating how young people can identify problems in their communities and develop innovative projects to address them.

The programme is designed to complement Science Week activities, career guidance sessions, Youth Month celebrations, school assemblies and Life Orientation lessons.

As part of the initiative, Kwena is offering three schools free presentations to encourage wider access to science-based motivational programmes. Once the complimentary slots are taken, public schools will be charged R500, while private schools and event organisers will pay R1,500.

To address safety concerns, Kwena said he would bring sealed display samples to participating schools, stressing that no burning activities would take place on school premises.

The initiative comes at a time when plastic pollution and the search for alternative energy solutions remain important environmental and developmental challenges.

Through the school tour, Kwena hopes to encourage learners to embrace science, develop practical skills and become problem-solvers capable of creating solutions to challenges facing their communities.

Schools interested in hosting the presentation can book through WhatsApp on 076 474 6119, contact Space Kwena on Facebook or email kwenaw036@gmail.com.
“Let’s inspire the next inventors!” Kwena said.