The Art of Repurposing Trash 🌿

For my recent Baby Steps event, where we gathered 8 inspiring small sustainable brands to connect with new customers, I wanted to create a decoration that told its own story. Instead of purchasing new materials, I repurposed three months’ worth of household waste—from bottles to paper and beyond. With the help of friends, patience, and a bit of creativity, we turned kilos of trash into a stunning display. In total, I spent just £20 on organic cotton strings and biodegradable tape—and countless hours bringing it all to life.

Our venue, the Museum of Brands, made the perfect backdrop, blending so seamlessly with our DIY decor that guests thought it was part of the museum’s exhibit. At the end of the event, I invited attendees to help us “pull down the trash” as a memorable way to dismantle the decorations. This simple gesture not only made cleanup easy but left everyone reflecting on our theme: when it comes to sustainability, we don’t have to be perfect, but we should do our best.

Curating my own waste as art was a way of embracing my imperfections while showing that beauty and meaning can be created from even the simplest of resources. Sustainability isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, community, and creativity. 🌱✨

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Watch a short clip of the process of how our everyday trash turned into the centrepiece decoration of my event:

https://youtube.com/shorts/S2Sy82N7-cs?si=B29EWS2F-nSUnFv8