Students display creative and useful models prepared from discarded materials during the 'Waste to Wonder' competition at Adarsh Vidya Mandir.
YAMUNANAGAR | Pen of Democracy News Desk
The Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) team of the Municipal Corporation, Yamunanagar-Jagadhri, organised a ‘Waste to Wonder’ competition and an awareness programme at Adarsh Vidya Mandir in Ward No. 9 to promote scientific waste management and environmental conservation among schoolchildren.
The initiative focused on spreading awareness about the Four-Bin Waste Segregation System under the Solid Waste Management (SWM-2026) guidelines. During the programme, students were educated about the importance of segregating waste at source by disposing of wet waste, dry waste, domestic hazardous waste and sanitary waste into separate bins. Officials explained that proper waste segregation not only improves cleanliness but also enhances recycling, composting and sustainable waste disposal.
A major attraction of the event was the Waste to Wonder Competition, where students transformed discarded and unused household materials into innovative and functional items. Using waste products such as plastic bottles, cardboard, paper, cans and other recyclable materials, participants showcased their creativity while highlighting the importance of environmental responsibility. The exhibition reflected the students’ imagination and growing awareness of sustainable living.
The programme aimed to instil the principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (3R) among students and encourage them to view waste as a valuable resource rather than something to be discarded. Officials said such activities help nurture environmentally conscious citizens from an early age and inspire practical solutions for waste reduction.
Municipal Commissioner Mahabir Prasad said children play a vital role in building a cleaner and greener city. He emphasised that if students spread awareness about the Four-Bin Waste Segregation System among their families and neighbours, the Swachh Bharat Mission would receive stronger public participation. He also appealed to residents to segregate household waste at source and actively support the Municipal Corporation’s cleanliness initiatives.
During the programme, students took a pledge to motivate their families, neighbours and local communities to adopt scientific waste segregation, minimise the use of single-use plastic and contribute towards maintaining a clean, healthy and environmentally sustainable city. The school management also assured full cooperation in future awareness campaigns related to cleanliness, waste management and environmental protection.
The Municipal Corporation said it will continue organising similar awareness drives in educational institutions to encourage responsible waste management practices and strengthen community participation in the Swachh Bharat Mission.
 team of the Municipal Corporation, Yamunanagar-Jagadhri, organised a 'Waste to Wonder' competition){kind=link}