How an Odisha Town Turned Old Waste Vehicles Into Art, History & a Public Park

Not everything that reaches the end of its life has to become waste. Sometimes, an old tyre can become a work of art. A rusting tractor can tell the story of a town’s progress. Even a broken scooter can find a new purpose, reminding people that what we discard still holds value. That humble idea has come to life in Rayagada, Odisha, where heaps of scrap have been turned into a vibrant public space that is inspiring conversations around sustainability, creativity and responsible waste management. Located about three kilometres from Rayagada town at Antariguda, the ‘waste-to-wonder park’ deve...