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Recycle the Runway

Recycle the Runway offers high school students from public or private Mecklenburg County schools an opportunity to create avant-garde fashions out of recycled materials.

Recycle the Runway

Hosted by Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful, Recycle the Runway offers high school students from public or private Mecklenburg County schools an opportunity to create avant-garde fashions out of recycled materials.

At least 85% of the outfit must be made of items that can be recycled by or within Mecklenburg County, such as cardboard, aluminum cans, newspaper, rigid foam, and books. Students create, design and model the fashions for the chance to win monetary prizes for their school.

To find out more, email [email protected]

 

2025 Recycle the Runway Photos

See some of the highlights from this year's Recycle the Runway below! You can see more photos in the archive.

A high school student models an avant garde fashion made from recycled materials. The corset of the dress features a tree and leaves.
A high school student models a mermaid - inspired gown and trident made from recycled materials.
A student models a black gown and hat made from trash bags and other recycled materials.

A high school student models a dress made from recycled materials.
A high school student features a gown and accessories made from aluminum cans.
A high school student models a gown and headpiece made from recycled materials.
A student models an avant-garde outfit made from recycled materials. The outfit features a skirt made from green origami and soda can tabs, a large blue ruffle, a crochet bodice, a choker made from aluminum soda cans, and large goat horns.