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Join the movement and do your part for the environment during Recycle Now Week - reduce, reuse, recycle!
It's time to make a positive impact on the environment and join in on the festivities for Recycle Now Week, taking place from September 19-25! This annual event was first introduced in 2004 by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) as a way to encourage people to recycle and inspire them to reduce their waste. It's a week-long celebration that aims to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and how we can all play our part in preserving the planet. So let's come together and do our bit for a greener future!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Recycle Now Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>Recycle Now Week was first launched by WRAP to increase awareness and promote actions towards recycling.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Household Recycling Initiative</div><div class='timeline-text'>The event influenced UK government initiatives for compulsory household recycling collections.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Participation Growth</div><div class='timeline-text'>Recycle Now Week saw significant growth in participation, with over 1000 events registered nationally.</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'>Campaign Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>The campaign expanded to focus on reducing food waste, with the 'Love Food Hate Waste' initiative.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Digital Mobilization</div><div class='timeline-text'>The launch of a digital mobilization campaign led to a significant increase in recycling rates during the week.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pandemic Response</div><div class='timeline-text'>Recycle Now Week adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic with online events and remote participation, promoting safe recycling practices.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Participate in a neighborhood clean-up</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your neighbors and organize a clean-up day for your neighborhood. Pick up any litter or recyclables that may have accumulated and help make your community a cleaner, greener place.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a clothing swap</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Encourage friends and family to bring unwanted clothing to your house for a clothing swap. This is a great way to recycle clothes and give them a new life with someone else.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create art from recyclable materials</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make some art using only recyclable materials. This is a fun and inventive way to show the importance of recycling and can also be a great activity for kids.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a recycling workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check with your local recycling center or community center to see if they are hosting any workshops during Recycle Now Week. This is a great way to learn more about recycling and how you can make a positive impact on the environment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Start a compost bin</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Composting is a great way to recycle food scraps and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Start a compost bin in your backyard and help reduce waste while also creating something beneficial for the environment.</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'>It raises awareness about the importance of recycling</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Recycle Now Week is a great opportunity to educate people about the importance of recycling and how it can benefit the environment. By raising awareness, more people may be encouraged to start recycling and make a positive impact on the planet.</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'>It encourages people to take action</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Recycle Now Week is a call to action - it encourages people to take small steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle. This could include properly sorting and disposing of waste, reducing use of single-use plastics, or finding ways to repurpose items instead of throwing them away.</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'>It brings communities together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Participating in Recycle Now Week events or activities can bring people together and create a sense of camaraderie. Whether it's a neighborhood clean-up or a recycling-themed art project, these activities can help build relationships and strengthen a sense of community.</p></div></div>
Recycle Now Week is celebrated on September 19th every year. In 2024, Recycle Now Week will occur on a Thursday.
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