Three Saudi Arabian students from Riyadh have been honored for their innovative artwork made from recycled materials as part of Epson's ReCreators contest. The competition was launched by the technology company on World Sustainability Day in October last year, inviting schools across the Kingdom to participate.
Competition Details
The event aimed to introduce students aged seven to 12 to recycling and everyday sustainability choices. It featured three categories: best use of recycled materials, most creative design, and most practical or inspiring idea. Entries were judged by Epson regional representatives and influencer Dina Butti.
Winning Students and Their Creations
The winning students were Saud bin Ibrahim Al-Aouda and Thunayan bin Turkey Al-Shehri from Kawarzmie School, and Fahd Mansour Al-Jaafari from Al-Salam School, both located in Riyadh. Their works included a star-shaped lamp crafted from waste wood, a coffee table made from an old tire with sackcloth and a glass top, and a vase sculpture created from recycled paper, tissue paper, and watercolors.
Kawarzmie School art teacher Ahmed Saeed Elgamal congratulated the winners and all participants, praising their innovative and highly creative artwork. He noted that everyone involved was amazed by the level of ingenuity shown by the students and the beautiful artwork they created from discarded items. He also thanked Epson for the initiative, which encouraged students to consider the impact of waste, the value of recycling, and the power of creativity to promote eco-conscious behavior in the Kingdom.
Prizes and Recognition
Each winning student received an Epson EcoTank printer as a prize, while participating schools were awarded an Epson projector. Bella Tobing, head of corporate sustainability and government affairs at Epson, stated that the aim was to empower young minds to explore new skills, think innovatively, and express their creativity while caring for the planet by using recyclable materials. She added that the initiative was a perfect opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of reusing and recycling to reduce waste, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
