America Recycles Day 2015: Clothing the Loop
Date: November 14, 2015 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
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
Contact Reference:
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Map Locations:
Anita Purves Nature Center
1505 N Broadway Ave
61801
Urbana
, IL