Creativity met sustainability at Palmview Secondary School in Durban on 30 April 2026, as learners took part in a vibrant Trashion Show as part of the Sun International Sibaya project.
The event saw learners transform recycled materials into fashion pieces, crafts and functional creations, showing just how powerful youth-led environmental action can be when creativity is placed at the centre.
With more than 40 entries received, participants impressed the judges with innovative designs that turned waste into wearable art. Three winners were selected in each category, recognising the high level of talent, effort and environmental awareness demonstrated by the learners.
The Trashion Show forms part of the build-up to the main competition, where five Sun International Eco-Schools will come together to compete. Through initiatives like this, learners are encouraged to think differently about waste, sustainability and their role in caring for the environment.
As WESSA continues to support schools in turning environmental learning into practical action, events like this remind us that young people are not only learning about sustainability – they are actively creating it.