Archive · 19 May 2025
Marine Waste Repurposed for Coastal Community Livelihoods
Villagers in Ganjam district, affected by sea erosion and fishing bans, are learning to make useful items from trash found in the ocean.
Artists and entrepreneurs are teaching them how to make things like baskets and jewelry from discarded fishing nets and seashells.
This helps the environment by cleaning up the coast and gives villagers a way to earn money when they can't fish.
The finished products will be sold online and in eco-friendly stores.
The goal is to turn waste into something valuable and support the community.
Workshop designed innovative utility and craft items from marine waste.
The initiative aims to make use of marine waste and empower coastal communities.
Seaside villagers often depend on fishing, but face fishing bans.
Skill training sessions will be conducted in Podampeta village.
Finished products will be marketed through online platforms and eco-stores.
- Who
- Artists, entrepreneurs, DIYers, craftspersons, and seaside villagers, especially women.
- What
- Artists, entrepreneurs, and craftspersons designed utility and craft items from marine waste to provide alternative livelihood options.
- When
- Sunday, when the workshop was held; in the coming weeks, skill training sessions will be conducted.
- Where
- Ganjam district, specifically Podampeta, a coastal village.
- Why
- To create economic opportunities and environmental awareness, while also offering an income source during fishing bans.
- Location
- Ganjam district, Odisha
- Participants
- Artists, entrepreneurs, craftspersons, villagers
- Materials Used
- Discarded fishing nets, seashells, marine debris
- Products
- Baskets, bags, jewelry, decorative items, home accessories
- Goal
- Alternative livelihood, environmental awareness