The Green Bangle Project successfully organized an engaging Coconut and Palmyra palm kernel shell Crafting Workshop at the Asian University for Women (AUW) KEPZ Campus, fostering creativity and sustainability among students, faculty, and staff on Saturday.
Led by Professor Mosae Selvakumar Paulraj, the leader of the Green Bangle Project, and arranged by Samiha Zarin Ava, a research assistant of the project, the two-hour session welcomed 25 enthusiastic participants. The workshop aimed to introduce innovative ways to repurpose waste materials into functional and artistic products, promoting eco-conscious craftsmanship and ecopreneurship.
During the workshop, participants learned how to prepare coconut shells for crafting, transforming them into keychains and discovered the process of making paperweights from dried Palmyra seeds. The hands-on session featured two crafting methods: one manual and another utilizing sanding, cutting, and drilling machines to refine the materials.
“This initiative encourages participants to see waste as an opportunity for creative and sustainable innovation,” said Professor Mosae. “By integrating upcycling into their daily lives, they can contribute to environmental conservation while exploring new entrepreneurial possibilities.”
The workshop not only informed and inspired the AUW community about sustainable crafting but also sparked discussions on potential ecopreneurship ideas. Participants explored how discarded coconut shells and palm seeds could be repurposed into valuable products, paving the way for future initiatives in green enterprise and sustainability.
The Green Bangle Project rand Asian University for Women remains committed to empowering women with the skills and knowledge to turn waste into wealth, fostering a more sustainable future through creativity and innovation.
