Chandigarh | October 26, 2026: Government Home Science College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, has demonstrated a practical approach to plastic waste recycling by receiving benches made from recycled plastic under Project D.R.O.P., an initiative undertaken with the Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA). The college received the benches on October 24, according to a report published on October 26.
How Project D.R.O.P. works at the Chandigarh college
The initiative begins with plastic waste collected on campus. Rather than sending the material into an undifferentiated waste stream, the college handed it over to IPCA for recycling and conversion into useful products. The resulting benches are intended for use within the college, making the value of waste segregation visible to students and staff.
The project illustrates the circular economy approach: collecting material, recovering its value and returning it to practical use instead of treating it as disposable rubbish.
What the college and IPCA announced
A City Air News report dated October 26 states that Government Home Science College collaborated with IPCA, Chandigarh, to provide the recycled-plastic benches on October 24. College principal Professor Sudha Katyal highlighted environmentally responsible practices, resource conservation and the importance of student participation in reducing waste.
The report does not specify the number of benches delivered, the weight of plastic processed or the monetary value of the initiative. Those details should not be assumed without further documentation.
Why recycled-plastic benches matter
Plastic waste management is often discussed through collection drives and awareness campaigns. A visible product such as a bench helps demonstrate what happens after plastic is segregated and collected. This can make sustainability education more tangible and encourage responsible disposal practices.
Recycled products are not a complete solution to plastic pollution. Their environmental benefits depend on responsible collection, processing, durability and eventual disposal. Reducing unnecessary plastic consumption and improving segregation remain important alongside recycling.
Chandigarh colleges and the circular economy
Educational institutions are well placed to test practical waste-management models because students, faculty and support staff can participate in segregation, monitoring and reuse. Partnerships with specialist organisations can also help connect campus collection systems with established recycling processes.
The Government Home Science College initiative offers a local example of turning a routine campus waste challenge into a visible resource-recovery project. Other institutions considering similar programmes would need to assess collection quality, processing partners and measurable outcomes.
What remains to be measured
Future reporting could examine how much plastic the campus collects, what proportion is suitable for recycling, the lifespan of the benches and whether the programme expands beyond the initial installation. These measurements would help demonstrate the project’s longer-term impact.
Frequently asked questions
What is Project D.R.O.P. at GHSC-10?
It is a plastic waste management initiative through which campus-collected plastic was recycled into useful products, including benches.
Who partnered with Government Home Science College?
The Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA), Chandigarh, collaborated with the college.
When were the benches provided?
The benches were provided on October 24, 2026, with the development reported on October 26.
Source: City Air News, October 26, 2026. This report summarises the documented initiative without claiming first-hand coverage.