June 8th Second Annual Zero Waste Day

Hope you are all saving the date (June 8th from 12-4pm at the New Paltz Community Center) for the Second Annual Zero Waste Day with performances by The Breath Collective, Mamadou Vieux Diaite and McKenzie Willis, local author of Tales of the Rainbow Forest begin at 1pm.  Speakers Jens Verhaegh, Footprint Solutions and Donna Bruschi, New Baby New Paltz will educate you on sustainability.  Vendors: Solar Alchemy, Inc; Tweefontein Herb Farm, Bearded Lady, Stonewall Farms, Repair Cafe, Hudson Valley Scavenger, Juice Plus and Tower Garden, and SPONSORS Viridian/MacWorks and Groovy Blueberry.

We need models for the Fashion Show.  Newborn to 3X models.  You still have time to submit an entry for the ReUse/Recycle part of the Fashion Show

Information and applications

Second Annual Zero Waste Day

We are still looking for people to enter their reused/recycled designs in the UpCycle Fashion Show! Vendors welcome!  For more information go to www.newpaltzreuse.org too the events page. Please call 255-8456 if you are interested.

About one of the bands playing at the Second Annual Zero Waste Day on Saturday, June 8th. The Breath Collective experience consists of original music and spoken word poetry on the regular, and is sometimes graced by the colorful and organic visual art projections of Andrew Kaminski. Playing the songs of guitarist brothers Tyler and Evan Mason of Warwick,NY, with Mark Reynolds on bass, Lana Heintjes singing backup vocals, Nicholas De Palma on drum kit, and Lindsey Buckley marrying meaning, magic, and music with her lyrical brilliance between songs, The Breath Collective seeks to bring a smile to your face. Dance and soften into the moment by the psychedelic symphony and disco-rock grooves these twenty-something New Yorkers play through love. Catch them at Zero Waste Day in the parking lot between the New Paltz Town Hall and Community Center on June 8th at 1pm."

2nd Annual Zero Waste Day Event

We are looking for sponsors, vendor and designers for the 2nd Annual Zero Waste Day Event being held on June 8th from 12 - 4pm at the New Paltz Recreation Center and property on 3 Veteran Drive.  If you are interested please contact the Recycling and ReUse Center at (845) 255-8456.

                                            Style Show Overview
New Paltz Recycling and ReUse Center is proud to offer the First Annual Recycling Fashion Show. This event is intended to educate the general public about recycling in a fun and interactive environment. All are invited to show their created fashion(s) made from recycled materials.

WHO MAY ENTER:
Anyone interested in participating. One entry per person.

WHERE/WHEN:
Saturday, June 8th at Town of New Paltz Recreation Center at 3 Veteran Drive New Paltz, New York.

DIVISIONS:
Fashion show contestants shall be judged by a panel and rated.

Accessories contestants will be judged by attendees using an anonymous ballot system.

Scare Crow contestants will be judged for originality and workmanship by attendees using an anonymous ballot system.

                                DEADLINE DATE FOR ENTRY:
Entry forms must be completed and turned in no later than Monday, June 3rd 2013. No walk-ups or late entries will be accepted. Contestants may pre-register by sending completed forms to Rachel Jacob, (631) 921-0926 or P.O. Box 550, New Paltz, NY  12561.

COSTUME SPECIFICATIONS:
All Recycling Show entries may contain only recyclable materials. These can include cardboard, steel/tin, recycled fabric or clothing, aluminum, plastics, paper cartons, chipboard, newspaper, mixed papers (magazines, junk mail, and catalogs), paper bags, and glass. New items may be used in small amounts (i.e. tape, glue, small embellishments). Use of natural dyes and rescued material is encouraged and will be strongly considered in the final judging tally.*Recycled clothing or fabric may be used, but must be altered so as not to be worn in its original state. Footwear, jewelry, purses, and other accessories  may be used to enhance the overall costume but model must be able to safely walk across stage and up and down stairs. In any case, safe shoes must be worn whether they are recycled or street shoes.

JUDGING CATEGORIES:
All contestants will be judged according to the following areas:
Overall Look
Craftsmanship
Aesthetics
Fit
Design
Functionality
Execution of Final Piece
Use of Material
Compliance with Theme
Creativity

PRIZES:
Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place designers.

June 8, 2013 – Town of New Paltz Recreation Center
    1:00 PM                         2:00 PM                     3:30 PM
Orientation/Run-Thru     Show Begins             Winner Announced

RULES OF SUBMISSION
Submissions must be original, must be the work of the submitting Applicant, and cannot infringe on any copyright, other intellectual property right. The rights of privacy or publicity or any other right(s) of any third party (best to stay away from prominently displaying company logos unless you can supply written consent). Fashions that are offensive, obscene or too revealing will not be allowed on the runway. Only the designer is eligible for an award.

ARTIST’S RESPONSIBILITY
All artists will be responsible for supplying a model for the fashion show, be it themselves, a friend, or other model. Artists/models will be responsible for participation in the fashion show and transportation to and from.

ARTWORK CONSIDERATIONS
Please take note that backstage space is limited .Your outfit must allow the  model to climb a few stairs, walk the stage and return back down the stairs  normal activities. The outfit also must fit through a three-foot-wide doorway. We encourage you to create fashions that are fun, creative and functional for normal activities.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Please make sure that materials used in pieces are safe to yourself and the public.

JUDGING
Entries will be judged by an impartial panel of judges.

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
By participating, applicants and artists agree that they meet the eligibility requirements as stated in the 2013 Recycling Fashion Show Application Packet provided by New Paltz Recycling and ReUse Center. By applying and/or participating, applicants and artists agree to 1) abide by official rules and decisions of producers, host and judges 2) to hold harmless producers, host, sponsors, employees, volunteers, and others involved in planning or production of event from any claims, actions, or demands, losses, damages, or liabilities arising out of their participation in the contest and any related activities.

Second Annual Zero Waste Day

Sat., June 8th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the New Paltz Rec Center and Town Hall on Veteran Drive in New Paltz. Enjoy local food, music and repurposed material. There will be a ReUse/Repurpose Project Runway Fashion show and Scare Crow contest! Learn to become more sustainable and join the Zero Waste initiative. 

For more information or to volunteer for the steering committee call (845) 255-8456 orwww.newpaltzreuse.org We are looking for musicians and programming volunteers for a steering committee too!

First Annual Zero Waste Day You Tube