art from waste

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.

These five sustainable startups have come up with innovative ideas to transform waste into stylish garments. Here’s what they look like.

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.