The bus which we have intended to use for our Green Bus and Park Project was bought in 1994 as a means of transport for students. On its first day, the bus was inaugurated by Mr. Sitaram Adhikari, the then registrar of KU, by travelling to the university in the bus. After the bus was well past its working condition, it was discarded on the grounds with no utility.Now, the committee has taken an initiative to convert it into a workable space which has both historical and antique value. This bus will be a model of recycling of idle and rejected vehicles now simply regarded as waste taking up space. Smart old bus recycling ideas can be financially rewarding and help build eco-friendly communities where people bond together. Our main goal is to minimize the waste by converting it into a new resource in optimum condition and hence contribute to environment and natural resources protection.

The first mini bus owned by Kathmandu University is now dumped around some corner in the university. The bus is no longer in a condition to serve its purpose of transportation but can be definitely used as a Mini cafe with garden around.For this the renovation of the bus is the primary step. The hard labor work is expected to be accompanied by the university staffs and for the minor works such as painting the bus, interior designs of the cafe and others, the interested students will be mobilized. For the garden ?The Green Park?, the plantations will be carried out in up cycled bottles and jars, old tiers, suitable plastic bags etc. Seasonal plants and flowers need greater care so for initial phase non seasonal plants can be used. Such plants don?t need extra care and serve our purpose of ?The Green Park?.

The possible locations with priority order as we have worked and observed are given below:

1. Construction area below old fountain beneath Peepal tree, a place to be cleared and made a beautiful hanging spot for students and faculties.
2. Next to Peepal tree on way to DESE, where an old house currently exists.
3. Between Pharmacy block and KU cafe.

The location we chose aims to utilize the now vacant areas within the premises of Kathmandu University and add to the beauty of the University structures and environment. We will be finalizing the location with the discussion with the University and concerned authorities.

OUTCOMES

1. The bus, which currently is abandoned, can be a center of attraction for the students of Kathmandu University.
2. The new concept of upcycling can be practically showcased to each and every passerby.

It creates an image for those people who were not aware about the environment day, so it is also a long term investment.