Art From Waste

October 7, 2026

Waste Management After Dussehra: Clean Up Responsibly

Dussehra is a day of celebration, but the waste it leaves behind is a growing environmental crisis that most celebrants never see: piles of thermocol fragments, plastic wrappers, flower waste, and idol

Culture·Sustainability·Waste

Eco-Friendly Ravana Effigies: Paper vs Thermocol for Dussehra

The Ravana effigy you burn this Dussehra may be poisoning the air you breathe. That is the stark reality of choosing thermocol (polystyrene) over traditional paper-mache for Dussehra celebrations. Thermocol effigies are cheaper, lighter, and easier to paint than paper-mache

October 5, 2026

Eco-Friendly Durga Idols: Clay vs Plaster of Paris

Culture·Sustainability·Waste

The idol you buy today will be in the river for centuries. That is the stark reality of choosing Plaster of Paris (POP) over

Zero-Waste Garba Decorations for Navratri Celebrations

Culture·India·Sustainability·Waste

Navratri illuminates communities across India and the diaspora. For nine nights, people gather to dance Garba and Dandiya Raas, honoring the Divine Feminine in

Artivism

Lisa Bagwell’s Amazing Art From Waste

Lisa Bagwell: Transforming Waste Into Artistic Masterpieces Artist Lisa Bagwell has gained international recognition for her innovative approach to environmental art, creating stunning sculptures and installations entirely from recycled materials. Her work,

Krutika Surana

August 31, 2022

Artivism

Art From Waste On The Beach, Daily Art After Cleanup By Dagmar Huserich

Newspaper, Glass bottles, plastic bags, and other waste that would end up filling landfills or floating in the sea sometimes end up in the hands of some artists. They are put in

Shrinanda Kothari

June 5, 2022

Artivism

Artist Leaves Art Pieces Made From Trash On Streets For People to Cherish

Andy Knowlton is a Daegu-based street artist and a poet. He makes art out of trash and waste and leaves it on the streets for people to take home. His artifacts are

Karmactive Team

March 20, 2022