America Recycles Day 2015: Clothing the Loop

Join U-Cycle and the Urbana Park District to celebrate America Recycles Day 2015: Clothing the Loop! 

Enter the Creative ReUse Competition, make crafts from recycled items, view cloth and textile creations from local artists and bring select items to be recycled!  This is a FREE, all ages event!

• Enter the second annual Creative ReUse Competition - View the attached file for competition guidelines.  Make your own artwork/creation from repurposed clothes/textiles prior to the event and enter to win the Creative ReUse Competition!


• View textile creations made from local artists


• Participate in U-Cycle games and activities


• Create your own artwork at the craft table

Items accepted for reuse at the event and donated to those in need include:

• Winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves (gently worn, both kids and adult sizes accepted)

Items accepted for recycling at the event include:

• Household batteries (single-use alkaline and rechargeable only - no batteries over 5 lbs.)


• Cell phones


• Ink jet cartridges (no laser jet cartridges, please)


• Mercury thermostats in a sealed bag (no mercury thermometers)


• Six-pack rings


• Capri Sun drink pouches

Questions?  Call (217) 384-2302