"Waste that inspires" is an exhibition of student artworks made from recycled materials. Program includes art workshops on recycling, creative installations, and posters showcasing circular economy.
- circular economy | environmental impact | waste management | waste recycling
- Monday 2 June 2025, 08:00 - Monday 30 June 2025, 16:00 (CEST)
- Czeladź, Poland
- Country
- Poland
Practical information
- When
- Monday 2 June 2025, 08:00 - Monday 30 June 2025, 16:00 (CEST)
- Where
- Szkoła Podstawowa Nr 2ul. Szkolna 6, Czeladź, Poland
- Languages
- Polish
- Part of
- Website
- Event website
- Social media links
Description
Can waste be transformed into art? 'The waste that inspires' is a unique initiative demonstrating that the circular economy and recycling are not just necessities but also sources of creativity and inspiration. Hosted at Primary School No. 2 in Czeladź, this event will engage students in art workshops focused on waste segregation and creative reuse, culminating in a school-wide exhibition of their work.
Hands-on learning through art
During the workshops, children will explore how the circular economy contributes to environmental protection and why giving new life to objects is more sustainable than discarding them. Students will create unique artworks from recyclable materials, such as paper, plastic, metal, fabric, used packaging, and everyday discarded items. Each material will be transformed into creative compositions, turning old cans into futuristic sculptures, newspapers into vibrant collages, and plastic bottles into three-dimensional installations highlighting the problem of waste accumulation.
Exhibition highlights
The exhibition will feature a diverse range of projects, including:
- Eco-sculptures: artistic creations made from everyday waste materials
- Educational posters: illustrating the journey of waste from disposal to reuse
- Miniature circular cities: futuristic models envisioning a world where nothing goes to waste
- Interactive installations: highlighting the environmental and air quality impact of excessive waste production
Environmental awareness through art
Beyond showcasing student creativity, the exhibition will serve as a space for reflection on the impact of waste on air quality. Participants will learn how improper waste disposal and incineration contribute to air pollution and explore practical actions they can take to reduce their environmental footprint.
A creative lesson in circular economy
'The Waste That Inspires' is an event that encourages imagination while promoting responsible resource management. By transforming waste into art, children will experience first-hand how the circular economy works, turning discarded items into something valuable instead of throwing them away. The event will inspire a more conscious approach to waste management and demonstrate that everyone can be an artist of change - all it takes is creativity and a willingness to act for the environment.
This event is organised as part of the LIFE project 'Silesia. Blue Sky Restored.'
