In order to sensitize the youth towards sustainability and motivating them to
contribute towards society with the help of their designing skills, University
Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development, Panjab University
Chandigarh organized a competition “Trash To Trends: An Approach Towards
Sustainability”.
Students pursuing Bachelors and Masters in Fashion and Lifestyle technology
enthusiastically participated in the event. They designed Wall Hangings, Pen Pots,
Table Runners, Coasters, Flip Flops, Tops, Dresses, Skirts, Pouches, Tote Bags, and
Sling Bags out of household textile waste to have a minimal negative effect on the
global or local climate. Not only designing but creative photoshoot of the products
was undertaken by the students. Participants also described the steps they took to
design their products in detail. The entries were judged by Design and Environment
experts.
Kritika from M.Sc. 1st sem. and Amanpreet from B.Sc. 1st sem. bagged First position,
which was followed by Nitika (M.Sc. 1st sem.) at second and Yukta (B.Sc. 1st sem.)
at third position.
Appreciating efforts and the creative designing of the students, Dr Anu H. Gupta,
Chairperson, remarked that such initiatives on sustainability will educate youth
about their environmental responsibilities and prepare them for a better lifestyle.
