Junk the Art 2014

On Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Habitat for Humanity and ReStore will host the 2014 Junk the Art recycling event in partnership with Sonoco Recycling, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, the Midlands Recycling Coalition, and the Lexington County Recycles Campaign. This free event is designed to connect local residents with green businesses to kick off America Recycles Day, recognized on Saturday, November 15, which is a national initiative of Keep America Beautiful. America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the U.S. Junk Art 2014 activities for the entire family include an amateur birdhouse building and design contest, upcycled projects for schools from Sonoco’s RETHINK initiative on display, local green business vendors, food and prizes.

Cost: Free. Location: Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity ReStore: 2814 Augusta Rd., West Columbia. For more information, call 803-733-1139, email [email protected], or visit KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.