🌱 The Inspiring Journey
Meet Padma Shri awardee, Arvind Gupta, an Indian toy inventor and science expert, who uses trash to make design toys – toys from trash. For over 30 years, Arvind has been creating unique, low-cost educational toys using waste materials.
💡 Impact
Arvind Gupta’s innovative toys have transformed the lives of many children across the country. His toys are not just playful, but they instill a love for science and learning, and promote sustainability.
- He has created over 2000 toys out of waste.
- His ‘Toys from Trash’ website has instructions in 20 languages and has millions of views.
- He’s been awarded the Padma Shri for his novel approach towards education and sustainability.
📍 The Bigger Picture
Arvind Gupta is a shining example of the adage, ‘Necessity is the mother of invention.’ His work is an inspiration, showing us how we can turn waste into resources by being a little imaginative.
“The best thing a child can do with a toy is break it, so why spend a fortune on it,” he says. Arvind’s story is a wonderful example of how we can find sustainable solutions and make learning fun, even in the most unlikely of places.
Let’s take a leaf out of his book and strive to make our planet a cleaner, greener, and a more sustainable place for the future generations. Remember, every small step counts!
Read more about him and his work here.