Junior Colleges learners transform waste into fashion

The Junior Colleges Sunninghill recently organised a bustling and lively celebration of sustainability in the form of a Recycling Day event.

The event was aimed at creating awareness about the significance of recycling and its impact on the environment. This, according to the school principal Bev Singh. She said the students had a busy day as they put their creativity on display by crafting beautiful and innovative outfits using recycled materials.

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“We wanted to highlight the importance of recycling, but also play with the learner’s creative side. That way we were able to witness the power of innovation and environmental consciousness as our students demonstrate how recycling can transform waste into stunning fashion statements. We support a greener future,” she said.

Milana Boodhia turned a garbage bag into a cute and fashionable flouncy skirt. Singh said she was left impressed with how she turned it out.

The event was a massive success and received widespread appreciation from the teachers, parents, and the community.

The process of recycling is good for the environment and can also be a great way for people to earn a living – as seen by high volumes of people in the community dragging trailers and trolleys full of recyclables.

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Here are some tips to help get you into recycling at home:

• Know what materials you can and can’t recycle
• Segregate your waste
• Compost your organic waste
• Don’t recycle items that are too small
• Have a strict no-plastic bag rule.

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