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Join the green wave this National Recycling Week! Reduce, reuse, recycle and make a world of difference for our wonderful planet.
On your marks, get set, recycle! National Recycling Week kicks off on November 11, inviting us all to roll up our sleeves and dive into the exciting world of recycling! Since the late 90s, this phenomenal week has been educating and stimulating people about the importance of recycling, which has now become an integral part of our everyday lives. But it's not just about recycling - this week also brings to light the crucial mantra of 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle', encouraging us to minimize waste and maximize resources! So gear up and get ready to join the green wave, for the success of this environmentally friendly week lies in your hands! Let's take a step towards saving our wonderful planet by playing an active role in National Recycling Week.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Earth Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Celebrated on April 22, the first Earth Day marked a pivotal moment in environmental consciousness, sparking increased interest in recycling worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mobro 4000 Incident</div><div class='timeline-text'>A garbage barge from New York City called the Mobro 4000 struggled to find a location to dispose its trash. This incident galvanized public awareness about waste management and recycling.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Recycling Week Launch</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inaugural National Recycling Week began in Australia, aimed at improving the environmental benefits of recycling through community education.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recycling Guidelines Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes national guidelines for what can and cannot be recycled, aiding communites in creating effective recycling programs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Recycling Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>Initiated by the Bureau of International Recycling, Global Recycling Day was first observed to recognize and celebrate the importance recycling plays in preserving primary resources and securing the future of our planet.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>China's National Sword Policy</div><div class='timeline-text'>China’s National Sword Policy significantly tightens the restrictions on importing solid waste. This forces many countries to reevaluate their dependence on foreign nations to process their recyclables and strengthens domestic recycling efforts.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Launch a recycling challenge</h3><p class='facts-text'>Kick off National Recycling Week with a challenge among friends, family or co-workers. Determine who can recycle the most items, contribute the least amount of waste, or create the most innovative project from recyclable materials.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Craft from recyclables</h3><p class='facts-text'>Encourage creativity and recycling by using discarded materials to craft new items. Old magazines, cartons, and cans can all be transformed into art or useful goods like planters, jewelry boxes, or toy cars. Let your imagination run wild!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Visit a recycling plant</h3><p class='facts-text'>Learn about the recycling process firsthand by visiting a local recycling plant. Many facilities offer tours that provide insight into the intricacies of sorting and repurposing materials; you'll gain a greater appreciation for the work that goes into recycling.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create a home compost</h3><p class='facts-text'>Approximately 30% of household waste can be composted. Start your own home compost for organic waste like vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, and eggshells. Not only will you reduce waste, but you'll nourish your garden too!.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a community clean-up</h3><p class='facts-text'>Gather neighbors, friends, or coworkers for a neighborhood clean-up. Equip yourselves with gloves and trash bags to pick up litter. Make sure to separate recyclable items from general waste. Your shared effort will not only enhance your community but also contribute to a cleaner planet.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes Environmentally Friendly Practices</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Recycling Week is a wonderful initiative that raises awareness about the importance of recycling. It pushes us towards adopting more eco-friendly practices both at an individual and collective level, and actively encourages us to reduce, reuse, and recycle to protect our environment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Educational and Informative</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The week-long celebration serves as a great educational platform, especially for the younger generation, informing us all about the benefits of recycling, the processes involved, and how our individual efforts can lead to significant changes. Activities like visiting a recycling plant only add to this treasure trove of knowledge!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages Community Engagement</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Organizing challenges, crafting from recyclables or orchestrating community clean-ups not only enhance our understanding but also strengthen our community bonds. National Recycling Week brings people together in a shared purpose, fostering a sense of unity and common responsibility towards our environment.</p></div></div>
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