As the age-old saying goes, one mans trash is another mans treasure. Yet, sometimes the treasure is exactly that: trash. Thoughtfully planned and carefully assembled, the newspapers, plastic bottles, soda cans, bottle tops and single-use containers we so glibly throw away can result in the most magnificent of treasures.
In a bid to raise awareness of the undeniable impact of single-use plastic, 130 students took part in the tenth annual Midlands Trashion Show this past month. Organised by the nonprofit organisation One Planet SA and hosted in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, the event encourages students of all ages to rethink how they view the ubiquitous and invasive material.
