“PEN TO PURPOSE: FROM WASTE TO WONDER”

An Innovative project during Swachhta Drive 2026 in Library 

Extending up to Classes also if Paryavaran Mitrs Come forward 

PEN BANK: WASTE STATIONERY TO CREATIVE ART

"Every Empty Pen Has a Second Life."

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OBJECTIVES

1. ✅ Reduce plastic stationery waste
2. ✅ Promote sustainable habits
3. ✅ Encourage creative thinking
4. ✅ Develop environmental responsibility
5. ✅ Support NEP 2020 experiential learning
6. ✅ Beautify the school using recycled materials
7. ✅ Develop student leadership and teamwork

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 APPLICATION OF 5R PRINCIPLES

1️⃣ REFUSE :Students learn to refuse:

1. ❌ Single-use plastic items
2. ❌ Unnecessary stationery purchases
3. ❌ Wasteful habits

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2️⃣ REDUCE  Students:

1. ✅ Use pens completely before disposal
2. ✅ Utilize both sides of notebooks
3. ✅ Minimize stationery wastage

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3️⃣ REUSE : Collected items can be reused as:

1. ✅ Art material
2. ✅ Decorative objects
3. ✅ Classroom displays
4. ✅ Exhibition models

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4️⃣ REPURPOSE : Old pens and pencils will be transformed into:

1. 🌸 Flower Pots
2. 🖼️ Photo Frames
3. 🏆 Trophies
4. 🎨 Wall Murals
5. 🌳 Decorative Trees
6. 📚 Library Display Items
7. 🦚 School Mascots
8. 🏫 School Name Models

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5️⃣ RECYCLE

Remaining plastic material will be sent to authorized recyclers for responsible recycling.

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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Phase 1: Installation

• One Pen Bank in every class
• One Pen Bank in every department
• One Central Collection Bank

Suggested Label Text

• ·         PEN BANK
• ·         DROP YOUR USED PENS HERE
• ·         DON'T THROW- LET THEM GROW 

Phase 2: Awareness Campaign

Activities

• 📢 Morning Assembly Announcement
• 🎨 Poster Making
• ✍️ Slogan Competition
• 📝 Pledge Taking
• 📚 Library Awareness Session

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Phase 3: Collection Drive :Students deposit:

• Empty pens
• Refills
• Broken pencils
• Marker bodies
• Plastic stationery waste

Class monitors maintain collection records.

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Phase 4: Creative Transformation Workshop

Students Create

• 🌸 Pen Flower Garden
• 🦚 National Bird Peacock Model
• 🌳 Eco Tree
• 📚 Library Decorative Frames
• 🎨 School Wall Art
• 🏆 Exhibition Models
• 🏫 PM SHRI KV School Logo

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Phase 5: Exhibition

Event Name : PEN ART FESTIVAL

Display all products during:

• Annual Exhibition
• Science Exhibition
• Swachhata Pakhwada
• Earth Day
• Environment Day

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 🏆 REWARD SYSTEM

Green Points

Activity	Points
10 Pens Collected	5
25 Pens Collected	15
50 Pens Collected	30
Best Creative Product	50
Best Green Class	Trophy

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🎨 POSSIBLE SCHOOL PRODUCTS

For Library

• 📚 Decorative Magazine Holders
• 📚 Pen Art Book Stands
• 📚 Reading Corner Decorations
• 📚 Library Name Board

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For School Campus

• 🌳 Decorative Trees
• 🌸 Flower Pots
• 🖼️ Wall Panels
• ♻️ Sustainability Models
• 🏫 School Name Sculpture

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 📊 EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Environmental

• ✅ Reduced Plastic Waste
• ✅ Clean Campus
• ✅ Sustainable Disposal Practices

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Educational

• ✅ Creativity
• ✅ Design Thinking
• ✅ Problem Solving
• ✅ Teamwork

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Social

• ✅ Student Participation
• ✅ Teacher Involvement
• ✅ Community Awareness

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🖊️ "Don't Throw the Pen, Let Creativity Begin!"

♻️ "Collect Today, Create Tomorrow!"

🌿 "Waste Stationery, Wonderful Creations!"

🏫 "One School • One Pen Bank • One Green Future"

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5R PEN BANK PROJECT

“PEN TO PURPOSE: FROM WASTE TO WONDER”