Environmental Community Project | Norwood Junk Action | United Kingdom

About

Rooted in Norwood Junction, a multicultural area in South Croydon, NJA was initiated by artist Norman Mine.

Supported by the local community, it began as an eco-community project aimed at showcasing the efforts and motivations of community members involved in litter picking. NJA promotes litter-picking as a way to foster neighbourhood connections, care for the environment, and engage in meditative action to enhance well-being. The project not only addresses litter issues in communal spaces but also celebrates individuals who volunteer their time for community service.

Norman Mine - Norwood JunKAction - Communityproject

A platform for volunteers, creatives, and community members

A unique aspect of NJA is transforming collected litter into public sculptures, which reflect the experiences of volunteers and inspire others to engage creatively with social and environmental issues, fostering neighbourhood pride.

Since its inception, NJA has evolved into a platform for volunteers, creatives, and community members to share ideas, opinions, and ambitions. The project explores the potential of litter to express contemporary social and environmental themes, encouraging discussions around art, creativity, community, waste, recycling, and environmental care. NJA invites everyone to think creatively in their daily lives, using creativity as a tool to overcome struggles.

Norman Mine Artist

Norman Mine
founder / ceo

Norman Mine is an Italian, London-based multidisciplinary artist whose work revolves around human narratives and the imaginative construction of complex and unique stories.

Since moving to Croydon in 2021, Norman has founded Norwood JunkAction, a community project that turns litter into art. This initiative reflects his commitment to creativity and social impact.

Inspired by Croydon’s vibrant diversity, Norman collaborates with various organizations, showcasing his networking and community engagement talent. His efforts highlight the power of creativity and collaboration to drive social and environmental change.

Through his art, Norman encourages us to imagine new possibilities and embrace the transformative power of collective action.