FOSTERING INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY IN REPURPOSING DISCARDED MATERIALS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Abstract

In an increasingly resource-constrained world, the concept of waste is rapidly evolving. No longer seen as merely refuse, discarded materials are being recognized as valuable resources brimming with untapped potential. This shift is powered by a burgeoning movement that champions innovation and creativity in their repurposing, paving the way for a truly sustainable future. In response to this challenge, the authors discovered how some artists have mitigated the problem by collecting and transforming a variety of “thrownaway-waste” as materials for creating decorative solutions in effort at promoting waste reduction and recycling awareness in their immediate environment. The aesthetic value of the transformed products fosters and reinforces positive environmental behavior while being presented as visual tools in urban regeneration, resource efficiency and, sustainable education, and awareness creation. The authors conclude that repurposing every “thrown-away-waste” is both feasible and impactful. It aligns with the global efforts at supporting sustainable economic development goals in the livability spaces. The findings advocate broader adoption of eco-design strategies in turning waste liabilities into environmental and aesthetic assets in other to discarded materials not about simply managing waste; it's about harnessing the power of innovation and creativity to unlock the inherent value in discarded materials for a sustainable future.