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Prospect students model the latest in 'eco-fashion'

Posted February 16, 2010 10:00 pm

Prospect High School in Mount Prospect hosted the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County's Eco-Friendly Fashion Show on Friday, Feb. 12.

Coordinated by science teacher and environmental club sponsor Mollie David, students from the environmental club and faculty modeled outfits with accessories made from environmentally-friendly renewable fibers or recycled materials.

All of the items are available at local retail stores or on the Internet, promoted on the SWANCC Eco-Friendly Marketplace, swancc.org/education/efmp/ecofriendlymarketplace.html. This educational program demonstrates the technological advancements in processing renewable fibers and recyclables.

"SWANCC's eco-friendly fashion show is both entertaining and enlightening", said Mary Allen, SWANCC's recycling and education director.

"SWANCC's goal is to show that these products are quality, nice looking, fun to wear and readily available, and to reinforce the importance of buying recycled and sustainable products whenever possible to conserve resources."

Left to right, students Sophia Rigopoulos, Vince Tagare, Emma McMullen and Elaina Grott model eco-friendly fashions at Prospect High School. Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

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