Generation Green Art Workshops

Put the "mental" in environmental with these wacky recycled art workshops!

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Fashion

Details on how to throw a Trashy Fashion Show.

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Discards Wanted

The Dumpster Diversion Project - saving strange things in the name of art and education. If it's dead or just sitting in a junk drawer, think about donating it!

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Environmental Workshops

Generation Green and its partners in the community offer a number of workshops for your school, program, or group. We also work with people who have their own curricula.

Fashions from Trash

Generation Green's Trashique Boutique!

Recycled Fashion Show Kit

Only $250 Complete Set - Ten Outfits!

Generation Green's Dumpster Diversion Project, offers fashion items made from reincarnated materials: Recycled clothing, rubber, aluminum, plastic mats, bicycles and so much more. Outfits can also be custom made if requested. Inquire for prices.

Our standard fashion show includes10 outfits from those daring designers Sizes 10 to 16. $250.00 which includes 10 outfits--- completely accessorized

Outrageous creative reuse fashions made from everyday trash and discards. These will encourage even the hardiest shopper to consider reuse. Please note the following outfits may not be available at the same time but every effort to have similar outfits will be made. The Trashique Boutique is constantly experimenting and designing and reserves the option to substitute any of the following designs with a different but just-as-creative new design.

Comes complete with written descriptions for your master of ceremonies to read. Descriptions are entertaining and include all the details, and summary of interesting materials used. All outfits will be personally delivered by designers and crew who remain throughout the show to assist with getting models fitted.

1. Rubber and Lace

(Motorcycle not included) The punk look is back with this very daring outfit using inner tubes, lace and various metal discards all accessories included.

2. The Wedding Dress

After you wear this you can pack the wedding china in it! Made with Styrofoam packing material, discarded netting, and assorted foam and plastic discards.

3. News at 11

This ensemble reuses video- tape in a stunning outfit complete with accessories using various camera and video- tape parts. A video carry case is a designer purse with collaged photos. Includes matching hat, video tape vest, necklace and flashy earrings.

4. On the Road Again

You'll be singing "Do you know the way to San Jose” in this Origami-inspired dress using maps! Creative reuse of automobile discards and parts complete the accessories . Comes with hat, jewelry, handbag, and compass for the directionally challenged.

5. The Shady Ladies

Lighten up your life with this witty and creative outfit using various lamp parts. Hat and accessories included. *May include two outfits

6. Step into Spring with Six-Pack Rings

A delightful spring ensemble That will be the show stopper at the next garden party. featuring reused six pack rings, and assorted plastic discards for accessories.

7. Dinner's Ready

The headpiece will be the center of attention at any function you wear this to. Discarded chaffing dish magically transformed into a jeweled masterpiece using fuses, beads, forks and spoons. You'll feel like royalty in this ensemble! Complete with royal robe.

8. Year of the Horse

The hat used to be the base for a large hanging planter that was ready to be tossed before being rescued and delivered to the Dumpster Diversion Project. It came out of three years of storage to be transformed into a wonderful hat celebrating the New Year. Complete with accessories.

9. Year of the Snake

(Optional) 2001' New Years ensemble featuring a wok as the hat and painted rubber snakes. Comes with matching shoes size 81/2.

10. The Finale

It's a surprise. But it will be a wonderful Tribute to Trash. There has to be one that is a total surprise to everyone and this is the one.