India – Students turn waste into useful resources to mark World Earth Day

(ANS – Siliguri) – On 22 April, the Salesian College in Siliguri celebrated World Earth Day with an initiative led by students that transformed waste materials into valuable creations. Organised by the Radio Club as part of the “EcologyFirst” programme, the Trash to Treasure competition and exhibition emphasised participation and creativity. The day began with an opening address and a guided meditation by the Principal, Fr Tomy Augustine, who urged the students to “see value where we once saw only waste”. The young people then showcased their creations, born from the transformation of waste into true works of art. The Director of Radio Salesian, Fr C.M. Paul, praised the initiative and the students’ commitment, whilst the Head and Coordinator of the Green Campus, Prajwal Chettri, commended the high level of participation. Supported by the “United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia” and the Don Bosco Green Alliance, the “EcologyFirst” initiative continues to expand through workshops, partnerships and awareness-raising activities. Its guiding principle remains simple: the best way to learn about sustainability is to put it into practice. On Earth Day, therefore, the students gave the message its strongest expression: transforming what had been discarded into something worth preserving.