We are CuSHion for You and Me, from VNSAA St. Hilary’s School, a group of Grade 4-5 students. We would like to raise the awareness of environmental protection by recycling and redefining materials. We would like to turn 'waste' into service or products, for students, teachers, parents, the elderly, communities, etc. The goal is to create a cushion for You and Me, both literally and metaphorically.
Inspiration came from
What social problems do you solve?
After the review of our daily lives, especially since the outbreak of the Covid-19, the demamd for disposable cutlery has risen due to the increase of food delivery and take-away food. Therefore, more waste materials have been generated while there is a downturn for the recycling industry.
Fewer companies are willing to recycle things and start to put on more resources on other businesses, which are likely to be more profitable. The amount of waste is increasing and poses a menace to the environment and community.
It is the beginning...
Students are going to practise the concept of upcycling materials as well as redefining materials. They are going to discover ways to recycle used materials and communicate with local business and enterprises. We would like to turn 'waste' into service or products, for students, teachers, parents, communities. The goal is to create a cushion for You and Me, both literally and metaphorically.
The challenge we encountered
- materials for cushion cover and stuffing
- skills for creating the cushions
- skills for converting cushions to other daily products
- workspace for creating the cushions
- can cushions help correcting posture with the 3D Scanning?
The resources we needed
- materials for the washable cushion cover, e.g. cloth, T-shirts or blankets
- materials for the cushion stuffing
- knitting and patchwork technique
- workspace for creating the cushions
- specific knowledge about making comfortable cushions
- advice on sitting posture and 3D Scanning
Who are we
We are CuSHion for You and Me, from VNSAA St. Hilary’s School, a group of Grade 4-5 students.
