Wealth from waste material

 

Malabar Training College, Peravoor, affiliated with Kannur university 

&approved by NCTE,New Delhi organized The “Wealth from Waste 

Materials” initiative conducted a Bottle Art Making event on October 

10,2024.The event aimed to encourage environmental consciousness and 

artistic creativity by repurposing discarded bottles into decorative and 

functional art pieces. The event was inaugurated by INDU .K MATHEW

(principal Malabar Training College) ,who highlighted the importance of 

recycling and sustainability.

 In today’s world, waste management has become a crucial issue, and 

creative recycling is one of the best solutions. Bottle Art Making, as a part 

of the “Wealth from Waste Materials” initiative, showcases how discarded 

bottles can be transformed into beautiful and functional art pieces. This 

not only promotes sustainability but also opens up opportunities for 

entrepreneurship and innovation. The primary goal of this initiative is to 

encourage people to explore artistic and eco-friendly ways to reuse waste 

materials. By repurposing old bottles, individuals can contribute to 

environmental conservation while also creating valuable decorative and 

utilitarian items. All students designed and decorated bottles using acrylic 

paints, fabric, beads, and other recyclable materials. Used glass or plastic 

bottles are gathered from households, restaurants, and waste collection 

centers.The bottles are thoroughly cleaned, labels removed, and surfaces 

prepared for painting or decoration. Then Various techniques such as 

painting, decoupage, beadwork, mosaic, and engraving are applied to 

enhance the aesthetic appeal of the bottles.

Bottle art making is a perfect example of turning waste into wealth. Through 

creativity and innovation, discarded bottles can be transformed into 

valuable decorative pieces, lamps, flower vases, and even functional home 

decor items. Encouraging such practices at both individual and community 

levels can significantly contribute to waste reduction and sustainable 

living.The programme was a great success, with enthusiastic participation 

and beautifully crafted bottle artworks. It served as a reminder that waste 

can be turned into wealth through creativity and responsible practices.