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With spring upon us, it\u2019s time to begin washing the windows, raking the yard, and basically cleaning up from the harsh winter; it is also a time to repurpose those old clothes you might not want or need anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to a resolution issued by the Tioga County Legislature, June 29 is going to be recognized as a \u201cPlastic Free Day,\u201d whereas for one day, residents are encouraged to not use any plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTioga County doesn\u2019t have a landfill, so it\u2019s money leaving the county,\u201d said Ellen Pratt, Tioga County\u2019s sustainability manager. She added, \u201cBy repurposing, we can find a new use for items we already have, while helping to rid the environment of plastics.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Loreen Maley cuts up an old flannel shirt to repurpose last Friday, and during a session with Carolyn Campbell, owner of Quilted by Carolyn, and located at the Walk Up Studio Space on the second floor of the Tioga Arts Council. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tioga County\u2019s Legislative Chair, Marte Sauerbrey, echoed these sentiments, stating, \u201cInstead of plastic, use a paper straw; if you are going someplace where plastic ware is utilized, bring your own silverware. It\u2019s about educating the public.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Friday, March 22, Pratt and Sauerbrey met with several others at the Walk Up Studio Space located on the second floor of the Tioga Arts Council, where Quilted by Carolyn is housed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carolyn Campbell is leading a new type of sewing instruction from noon to 4 p.m. on Fridays, or by appointment. But instead of making quilts, Campbell is helping residents turn unwanted clothing items into repurposed bags that can be utilized for shopping, or for carrying items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campbell shared a bag that she made with one of her father\u2019s old shirts; he passed away five years ago, so the creation of this particular bag has special meaning for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Spring-cleaning
Carolyn Campbell, owner of Quilted by Carolyn, and located at the Walk Up Studio Space on the second floor of the Tioga Arts Council, talks about a bag she created utilizing her late father\u2019s shirt. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe straps were made from the arm of the shirt, and the lining is from the front of the shirt,\u201d Campbell explained as she displayed the bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loreen Maley, from Tioga Tourism, attended the sewing instruction on Friday and brought a few items of her own to re-purpose. For her bag, she brought an old flannel shirt that she no longer wears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can cut them up and make bags,\u201d commented Maley, adding, \u201cNot only are they functional, but they\u2019re great!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauerbrey encourages everyone to be conscious of the environment, and to do his or her own part. As for cleaning out the closet, she recommends holding your clothes, and if the fabric feels good, either keep it or repurpose it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s about changing your mindset; it saves money and reduces waste,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa McCafferty, from the Public Health Department, also arrived at the sewing session on Friday to show her support. \u201cWe are trying to raise environmental awareness,\u201d said McCafferty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about the 2019 Plastic Free Day, planned for June 29, call Ellen Pratt at (607) 687-8274. To make an appointment or for questions on the sessions with Quilted by Carolyn, call (607) 687-7681 or email to ccarolyn480@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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