“Small creative actions can make a big difference for our planet.”
Queen’s Valley School organized THE GREEN CRAFTCHALLENGE – Repurposing Bottles SDG-13 on 28 January,2025 with the aim of fostering creativity, environmental awareness, and responsible waste management among students. The activity encouraged participants to creatively reuse discarded plastic and glass bottles, transforming them into useful, decorative, and innovative craft items while promoting the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Students enthusiastically participated in the challenge, showcasing their imagination and craftsmanship by converting waste bottles into planters, pen stands, bird feeders, lamps, organisers, decorative showpieces, and utility items. Through careful cutting, shaping, colouring, and assembling, students demonstrated excellent material-handling skills and a strong sense of safety and functionality.
The creations reflected originality and thoughtful design, with students skilfully incorporating colours, textures, and embellishments to enhance visual appeal. Many entries emphasized eco-friendly practices and conveyed powerful messages about reducing plastic pollution and protecting natural resources. The challenge not only nurtured artistic expression but also helped students understand the importance of repurposing waste in everyday life.
The activity strengthened students’ creativity, planning ability, fine motor skills, and environmental sensitivity. By turning waste bottles into meaningful crafts, students learned that sustainability can be both innovative and enjoyable.
The entries were judged on the basis of creativity and originality, Effective use of bottles, presentation and visual appeal, functionality, and environmental message. The Green Craft Challenge proved to be an engaging and impactful platform, encouraging students to think creatively while developing a sense of responsibility towards the environment.
The Winners:
| NAME |
CLASS-SEC |
POSITION |
HOUSE |
| Ayushi Kashyap |
IX E |
I Position |
Integrity |
| Alyssa Singh |
IX A |
II Position |
Courage |
| Laranya Duhon |
IX E |
II Position |
Integrity |
| Akriti Gupta |
IX B |
III Position |
Peace |
| Bhavya Sidhi |
IX E |
III Position |
Peace |
| Samaira |
IX B |
Appreciation |
Courage |
| Ishika Yadav |
IX C |
Appreciation |
Integrity |
| Sabhyaa Mishra |
IX C |
Appreciation |
Peace |
| Tashu Singh |
IX E |
Appreciation |
Integrity |