America Recycles Day
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Join the recycling revolution and make a difference on America Recycles Day - pledge to reduce, reuse, and recycle!
America Recycles Day on November 15 is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling! This day was first established in 1997 as a way to promote recycling and inspire people to get involved in their local communities. Since then, it has become one of the most widely celebrated days in the United States for promoting sustainability and environmental protection. So let's join together to show our commitment to preserving our planet by participating in America Recycles Day this year!
Assess your daily activities and look for ways to reduce the amount of waste that you produce. This could include bringing your own reusable bags to the grocery store, avoiding single-use plastics, and opting for products with less packaging.
Be sure to properly sort and recycle your items. Check with your local waste management department to find out what can and cannot be recycled in your area.
Look for ways to reuse items before recycling them or throwing them away. For example, plastic containers can be used for storage or plant pots, newspapers can be used for packing material, and old clothes can be donated or repurposed.
Choose to shop secondhand when possible. Consider thrift stores, yard sales, flea markets, consignment stores, and online secondhand stores for furniture, clothing, books, toys, and more.
Research companies that are committed to sustainable practices and support them with your business. Look for brands that use eco-friendly packaging, use renewable energy sources, and donate a portion of their profits to environmental causes.
By recycling our paper, plastic, metal and other materials, we can prevent tons of unnecessary waste from ending up in landfills. This not only helps preserve our natural resources but also reduces the amount of carbon dioxide emissions released into the atmosphere.
The process of collecting, sorting and shipping recycled materials requires employees who collect the recyclables and sell them to manufacturers. These businesses help create jobs for Americans who are then able to earn an income and contribute back to their community.
When we recycle materials like paper and plastics, it helps reduce the amount of energy used in production because the new products don't require as much processing or manufacturing. This decreases the demand for coal and oil, which both contribute to pollution and environmental degradation.