Overview
Kumaraguru Microcosm, in collaboration with the Citizen Consumer Club and the Department of Commerce, KCLAS, organized a Sustainability Workshop focused on upcycling, responsible consumption, and sustainable waste management. The workshop encouraged participants to rethink waste, explore creative reuse, and adopt practical approaches to resource conservation.
About
The workshop featured Mrs. Sangeetha Subash, Environmental Educator and Sustainability Advocate, who highlighted the potential of upcycling to give discarded and unused materials a new lease of life. Through insightful discussions and a hands-on demonstration, participants explored how everyday waste materials could be transformed into useful and functional products. The session engaged 30+ participants, translating sustainability awareness into practical learning and creative action. With 30+ learning hours and 13+ volunteering hours contributed, the initiative reinforced the importance of responsible consumption, resource efficiency, and individual participation in building a circular economy. The workshop demonstrated that sustainable living begins with recognising the value of materials often overlooked as waste.
Key Highlights
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Collaboration between Kumaraguru Microcosm, Citizen Consumer Club, and the Department of Commerce, KCLAS
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Expert session by Mrs. Sangeetha Subash, Environmental Educator and Sustainability Advocate
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Focus on upcycling, responsible consumption, and sustainable waste management
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Hands-on demonstration of transforming discarded materials into reusable products
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Engagement of 30+ participants in experiential sustainability learning
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Contribution of 30+ learning hours and 13+ volunteering hours
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Promotion of creative reuse and circular economy principles
Focus Areas
Upcycling | Responsible Consumption | Sustainable Waste Management | Circular Economy | Experiential Learning