Ayesha Abid, a Millennium Fellow, is in charge of the independent project known as Trash to Treasure (T2T). Through the conversion of waste into useful resources, T2T addresses the pressing issue of waste management mismanagement. The project demonstrates how agricultural residues like sugarcane bagasse can be transformed into lignin-based hydrogels and wound-healing plasters by combining community action through clean-up drives, awareness workshops, and upcycling activities. In addition to demonstrating how waste management can contribute to both healthcare solutions and environmental protection, this dual approach also supports sustainable practices. To demonstrate lignin's potential in biomedical applications, T2T will organize at least three community workshops, two clean-up/upcycling drives, and one research-based seminar during the Millennium Fellowship period (August–December 2025). A digital campaign will further spread awareness on sustainable waste practices and innovative reuse strategies. The project aims to directly engage at least 150 participants in-person and reach over 500 individuals through online platforms.