At Narayanpur High School near Kolkata, students are learning valuable environmental lessons by turning everyday waste into art and useful products. This model of education combines sustainability with skill-building, offering a replicable framework for schools aiming to empower students and protect the planet.
Bandana Jain fell in love with cardboard in art school. Today, from her Vasai studio, she sculpts life-sized installations from discarded boxes — and trains rural women to turn waste into art, income, and dignity.
Bengaluru resident Vishwanath Mallabadi Davangere turned his hobby of upcycling and art into a full fledged venture that has turned 200 kg of e-waste into intricate works of art.
Puducherry art teacher V Umapathy turns waste like leaves, roots, husk, vegetables, etc into intricate pieces of art, and has inspired several students to not only follow suit, but also pursue a career in art.