The Bottle Top Art workshop gives students a practical, hands-on lesson in sustainability. Before starting their art, students watch educational videos explaining how plastics are manufactured and discussing the environmental impact of consumer waste. This background knowledge deepens their appreciation for the importance of recycling and upcycling the materials they will be using.

In the workshop, students create their own art pieces from a large collection of reclaimed bottle tops, including plastic, aluminium and steel. The process involves skills such as planning a design, sorting materials, carefully shaping metal caps with hammers, and securing each piece with glue or wire.

By physically transforming these everyday items, students connect with the concept of waste reduction in a direct and tangible way. The activity reinforces the value of giving discarded objects a new life and encourages a stronger sense of environmental responsibility. The result is not only unique artwork but also a deeper understanding of sustainability.