Environmental extravaganza

HK Electric launched a green fashion design competition on Earth Day yesterday to encourage the public to reduce waste by turning unwanted items into new outfits.

The competition entitled "Back in Fashion" is co-organized with the fashion design bachelor degree program of the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEI). Entrants must design at least one set of clothing with the theme of sustainability. Submissions must be made of "recycled" or "upcycled" materials to present the "second life" given to disposed items. Participants also need to show creativity and the potential to be used sustainably in daily life.

The deadline for the open and THEi categories is May 19, while the parent-kids and secondary schools categories end on June 12.