Greet participants, explain ChuChu’s mission & safety rules.Show examples of finished upcycled items for inspiration.
Have a hand in turning plastic trash into your own treasure.All the proceeds from the workshop goes to the training of local women to work with recycled materials and to also help upgrade their skills in handicraft!
Greet participants, explain ChuChu’s mission & safety rules.Show examples of finished upcycled items for inspiration.
Provide bags/gloves and guide everyone to pick plastic or fabric scraps from a prepared pile (or nearby market/street if safe).Sort by colour/type (bottles, wrappers, fabric, etc.).
Wash or wipe plastics, cut away labels or sharp edges.Flatten, cut, or shred materials to desired size.
Demonstrate 2–3 easy upcycling techniques (e.g., weaving, fusing with iron under baking paper, sewing, braiding).Let participants design and create bags, wallets, keychains, or décor.
Trim edges, add straps, buttons, or decorations.Encourage creativity — each piece should be unique.
Quick “show & tell”: participants present their creations.Group photo, thank-you, and tips for continuing upcycling at home.
ChuChu is a Myanmar social enterprise re-designing waste material into craft. We follow a strict handicraft approach with the aim of showing the beauty of what is considered to be garbage.
