Saturday’s third annual ReThink Waste Fair, presented by WasteFree Greenwich, drew hundreds of residents over the course of a several hours.
Some of the tables were familiar, including Green & Clean, Curbside Compost, and local library branches.
But there were also new faces with creative and fresh ideas along the theme of reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Sustainability award winner Thomas McKinney with Waste Free Greenwich founder Julie DesChamps at the ReThink Waste Fair. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Talia Muir promoted the next Live Like Luke beach cleanup at Tod’s Point which is set for April 27, 2024 from 9:00am until 1:00pm. Photo: Leslie Yager
Sergio Nina and Marlon Paucar of Joshua’s Vintage Hi Fi which is located at 181 Hamilton Ave in Greenwich. Tel (914) 837-0384 April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Sergio Nina and Marlon Paucar of Joshua’s Vintage Hi Fi repair and resell electronics equipment that too often winds up at the dump.
They specialize in turntables, receivers, tape decks, CD players, Amps, VCRs, TVs and computers.
Find their shop at 181 Hamilton Avenue. Contact them at (914) 837-0384.
During the awards ceremony Myra Klockenbrink addresses the crowd at the ReThink Waste Fair. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Diana Klinger, Angie Hartofilis, Thomas McKinney, Mary Hull and Talia Muir who accepted an award on behalf of GHS Environmental Action Club Bob Conlan. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Sustainability Awards
The event featured the presentation of the 2024 sustainability awards, which went to:
• Mary Hull, recently retired Executive Director of Greenwich Green & Clean
• Angie Hartofilis, PTA Council Green Schools leader and Youth Program Director for Greenwich Botanical Center
• Bob Conlan, Greenwich High School science teacher and Environmental Action Club advisor
• Diana Klinger, environmentalist and community volunteer
• Nikki Barratt, Greenwich Country Day School science teacher and club advisor
• Cate Tucker, Rye Country Day School senior and Greenwich’s first female Eagle Scout
• Zara Haque, Greenwich High School junior, award-winning student researcher and organizer of the Greenwich STEM Fair
• Thomas McKinney, Greenwich High School junior and organizer of community clean-ups
• Anna Leventon, Greenwich Academy junior and Environmental Art Club leader
• Sameera Madan and Jacklyn Pizzella, Greenwich High School juniors and founders of Leaders of the Next Generation
Wen-Ting Reardon (right) led the fashion show with garments created from upcycled hospital wrappings at the ReThink Waste Fair. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Fashion Show
In addition to proclamations from the First Selectman and Governor, new this year the event included a fashion show featuring garments made from repurposed hospital sterilization wrappings.
The effort originated by Greenwich Hospital operating room nurses including RN Wen-Ting Reardon from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.”
In addition to the clothing modeled on the runway Saturday, the nurses use the non-woven polypropylene wrap to create skirts and dresses, but also sleeping bags, pillow cases, aprons and purses.
Founders of Leaders of the Next Generation, Sameera Madan and Jacklyn Pizzella on stage to receive their sustainability award. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Volunteers Monica Prihoda and Mary Tobin at the ReThink Waste Fair. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Miller Fishback, GHS class of 2026 with founders of Leaders of the Next Generation, Jacklyn Pizzella and Sameera Madan at the ReThink Waste Fair. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The ReThink Waste Fair included numerous games and activities for families. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Janet Stone McGuigan, co-chair of the Sustainability Committee at the ReThink Waste Fair. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The sustainability awards were handmade from wood by Myra Klockenbrink. April 6, 2024. Photo: Leslie Yager
Town of Greenwich Environmental Analyst Rebecca Poirier at the conservation commission’s information table. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich’s Assistant Director of Environmental Affairs Sarah Coccaro with her daughter and Director of Environmental Affairs Beth Evans. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The Perrot Library’s stand featured books on recycling, gardening and sustainability. April 6, Photo: Leslie Yager
Reboot Eco has shops in Middletown and Chester, CT.They encourage sustainable habits and offer products for a zero-waste lifestyle.
Waste Free Greenwich volunteers Beata Popis-Matejak and Jessica Emery greeted guests at the third annual ReThink Waste Fair at Christ Church. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich Green & Clean Executive Director Kanako MacLennan at the ReThink Waste Fair. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Bags made from “Plairn,” which is plastic yarn from recycled from plastic bags by Susan Silver. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Katie and Claire Yu at a table to promote Claire’s non profit, Girl Golf Inc, which has the goal of recycling golf clubs and introducing girls to the sport who might not otherwise have a chance to play. To donate clubs email [email protected] April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Curbside Compost is a business that collects food scraps and turns them into compost. They operate on a scale that allows them to compost items like bones. Customers include residents, businesses and schools who collect compostable items including fruits, vegetables, meats, bones, fish, seafood, coffee rounds, tea bags, cut flowers. Email: [email protected] Tel. (914) 646-6890
Karen Saggese and Haley Schulman from Food Rescue US. The organization leverages a user-friendly app and a network of volunteers to collect fresh, edible food that would have otherwise gone to waste from restaurants, grocers, and other food establishments and bringing it it to local social service agencies for distribution. [email protected]. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show where models wore garments made from repurposed hospital sterilization wrappings. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured upcyced garments made from repurposed non-woven polypropylene fabric originally used to wrap hospital instrument trays. Led by RN Wen Ting Reardon, Greenwich Hospital nurses formed the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
See also:
Greenwich Youth Conservation Summer Job Experience Program Accepting Applications