Christmas is often associated with new decorations, bright lights, and excess. This year, in the wake of recent disasters that affected the country, we chose to tone down traditional celebrations and focus on giving back, rather than indulging in excess. But that didn’t mean no celebration, instead, at this year’s “Find Your Inspiration” event, we found a more meaningful option: creating Christmas decorations using what was already at hand. Our factory staff were given the opportunity to craft decorations using only factory waste materials, a concept we had tried in a previous year and felt was especially fitting this time.
These were few of the materials that were available to them,
and this was what they created.
Over the month of November, staff used their free time to design and build decorations, mainly Christmas trees, each one completely unique, full of imagination, patience, and thoughtful use of materials. No two designs were alike.
What stood out most was how ordinary waste was transformed into festive pieces, proving that creativity doesn’t need new resources – just a fresh perspective.
Creativity with a Purpose
The activity was guided by clear objectives:
- Promote upcycling and reuse
- Encourage maximum resource utilisation
- Reinforce environmentally friendly practices
Despite using similar waste materials, every decoration told a different story. The diversity in designs highlighted not only creativity, but also how each individual approached the challenge in their own way.
Judging Criteria
Entries were judged under the following criteria:
- Creativity and originality
- Effective use of waste materials
- Maximisation of available resources
The judging process celebrated effort, innovation, and thoughtful execution – not perfection.
Winning Entries
Here are our winners:
Individual Category
Group Category
Congratulations to all!
That’s proof that Christmas can be celebrated in an environmentally responsible way. “Find Your Inspiration” at Dilmah looks forward to bringing more inspiring initiatives next year.
