Waste to Worth - Waste Management Workshop by STCJ Airoli Women Cell
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Date: 23rd August 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM, after the 9:30 AM Mass
Organized by: STCJ Women’s Cell, St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, Airoli
Speaker: Benita Menezes – Mental Declutter Consultant, Co-founder at Waste Winners, Sustainability Coach & Eco Ambassador
About the Session
The “Waste to Worth” workshop was conducted as an engaging and practical session for women, focusing on changing the way we look at household waste—from something to be discarded to a resource that can be reused, repurposed and even transformed into an opportunity for income.
The session highlighted the importance of waste segregation at source, encouraging participants to separate wet, dry and reject waste and adopt simple, sustainable habits at home.
Key Takeaways
- Understanding the importance of segregating wet, dry and hazardous/reject waste.
- Recognizing the value hidden in everyday household waste.
- Exploring simple upcycling and reuse ideas using kitchen waste, cloth scraps, glass bottles, paper, fruit peels and old fabrics.
- Learning how waste can move “From Bin to Business” through collection, cleaning, processing/upcycling and selling or reusing.
- Understanding how sustainable practices can contribute to cleaner homes, healthier communities and additional household income.
- Encouraging women to take the lead in creating sustainable habits within their homes and communities.
Interactive & Practical Learning
The workshop included Myth or Fact, an interactive “Sort & Score” team challenge, and a personal pledge activity, making the session participative and action-oriented. Participants were encouraged to identify one sustainable practice they would begin implementing immediately.
The Bigger Message
The workshop reinforced a simple but powerful thought:
“Waste is not garbage—it’s a resource waiting for its next life.”
The session concluded by encouraging every participant to start small—segregate daily, choose one waste stream to work with, learn a simple reuse/upcycling technique and share or sell locally.
Impact
The workshop inspired participants to Recognize, Revalue and Reimagine everyday waste and demonstrated that small choices at home can create a meaningful impact on families, communities and the environment.
Small steps at home. Big impact in the community. -Mrs. Priya Nadar
