Environmental Club to hold Recycled Garment Contest, give cash prizes

EAST LIVERPOOL -- The Kent State University Environmental Club encourages people to design, create and submit outfits made from recyclable materials for judgement in a contest and fashion show.

According to the rules and regulations for the Recycled Garment Contest, first place wins $250, second gets $125 and third wins $75.

Judges will select winners from criteria stated clearly in the "Rules and Regulations." Garments comprised of all forms of paper, plastic and metals and no more than $25 worth of "outside materials" will be judged on creativity, wearability, and environmental awareness. "Outside materials" refers to components that are not of recycled or recyclable goods.

The rules stipulate guidelines to which participants must adhere while designing the outfits. To ask questions or request the rules and regulations from Environmental Club member Charles Stoddard, send inquiries to charles.stoddard@me.com .

Participants must submit creations by noon May 15. There is a $5 entry fee, but it also enters the participant in a gift basket drawing. The exhibition will take place at the Hot Dog Shop, corner of Fourth and Market, May 16 at 2 p.m.

All participants and models for the event must be at least 16 years of age and be prepared to discuss their creations.