Trashy Fashion Show

In recognition of America Recycles Day, the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) presented its fifth Trashy Fashion Show on Thursday, November 17, 2011. The event was held at the Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore Hotel in Skokie. This fun and inspirational program showcased outfits and accessories made from materials or items otherwise destined for the trash can.

"SWANCC's program gives designers of all ages a platform to create high-quality, one-of-a-kind wearable outfits, with complementary accessories.  Each piece is a statement about being resourceful and respectful by utilizing resources a bit longer," stated Mary Allen, SWANCC's Recycling and Education Director.

Materials used included discarded textiles, pop tabs, plastic, newspaper, magazines, bicycle inner tubes, rice bags, and much more.

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