The Epson ReCreators Contest has concluded in Riyadh with three school students receiving awards for creating artwork from recycled materials. This initiative, launched on World Sustainability Day last October, aimed to teach children aged seven to 12 about recycling. Consequently, students from local schools submitted various designs made from discarded items.
Winners of the Epson ReCreators Contest
Two students from Khawarzmie School and one student from Salam School won the top prizes. Specifically, Saud bin Ibrahim Alaouda and Thunayan Bin Turkey Alshehri represented Khawarzmie School. Meanwhile, Fahd Mansour Aljaafari represented Al Salam School.
The winning entries included a star-shaped lamp made from waste wood. Another student created a coffee table using an old tire, sackcloth, and a glass top. Additionally, the third project was a blue vase sculpture made from recycled drawing paper and watercolors.
Creative Submissions from Riyadh Schools
Ahmed Saeed Elgamal, an art teacher at Kawarzmie School, congratulated the participating students.
“I congratulate the winners and all the students who participated in the competition for their artwork. Everyone involved in the initiative was amazed by the level of ingenuity shown by the students.”
Ahmed Saeed Elgamal, Art Teacher
Each winning student received an Epson EcoTank printer as a prize. Furthermore, every participating school received an Epson projector to support their educational activities. The company also shared selected entries on its social media channels to highlight the students’ work.
Support for Environmental Awareness
Bella Tobing, Head of Corporate Sustainability & Government Affairs at Epson, explained the goals of the Epson ReCreators Contest.
“Our 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.”
Bella Tobing, Head of Corporate Sustainability & Government Affairs at Epson
The competition categories included Best Use of Recycled Materials, Most Creative Design, and Most Practical Idea. Notably, the entries were judged by Epson’s regional leadership alongside local influencer Dina Butti. This judging process ensured a balanced evaluation of all submissions.
Long-Term Sustainability Goals
Epson stated that its global strategy focuses on environmental awareness through precise innovation. Therefore, the company aims to become carbon negative and eliminate the use of exhaustible underground resources by 2050. This long-term commitment aligns with global environmental standards.
The worldwide Epson Group, led by Seiko Epson Corporation, generates annual sales exceeding JPY 1 trillion. In addition, the regional division, Epson META-CWA, delivers these solutions to more than 80 countries. The Epson ReCreators Contest represents one of many local initiatives supporting these global sustainability targets.
