11/14/2014 - Town Looking for Submissions from Creative Students for 3rd Annual “Trashion Show”


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 14, 2014
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Town Looking for Submissions from Creative Students for 3rd Annual “Trashion Show”

North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are proud to announce the return of the popular “Trashion Show” on January 15th at 7:00pm. The 3rd Annual event will be hosted at the Platinum-LEED certified “Yes We Can” Community Center in Westbury, one of the most environmentally friendly and energy efficient buildings in New York State.

The “Trashion Show” challenges students to create pieces designed and made completely from recycled materials or items that would have ordinarily ended up in a landfill. The event will feature apparel and accessories created by students in the nine school districts participating in the School Recycling Partnership Program. Students will then model these creations on the runway.

“The ‘Trashion Show’ provides such a unique opportunity for students to express their creativity and imagination while also teaching them the importance of preserving our environment,” Supervisor Bosworth said. “This event is another innovative way that the Town of North Hempstead educates students to become protectors of the environment while encouraging them to pass along the habit to the generation after them.”

The Recycled Art Contest, the School Recycling Partnership Program and the Pharmaceutical take-back program are some of the countless Town programs that each year teach students at a young age to be environmental stewards.

To participate in this year’s Trashion Show:

  • All artwork should be delivered by January 9, 2015 directly to 802 West Shore Road, Port Washington (just south of Harbor Links Golf Course).
  • All entries (unless prior arrangements are made) become the property of The Town of North Hempstead.
The winning designs will then be displayed at an exhibit in February 2015 at the New York State Capitol Building in Albany, thanks to the efforts of NYS Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel.

For more information on the “Trashion Show”, please visit www.northhempsteadny.gov or call 311 in the Town of North Hempstead.


A student models a recycled creation at last year’s Trashion Show.


Supervisor Bosworth and Councilwoman Kaplan with participants in last year’s Trashion Show.