Copied from Huffington Post Business Section – Article by Michael Zacka
Tuesday is American Recycles Day, and every individual who recycles, or makes it their business to purchase recycled materials, is a hero. And here is a tale of recycling that highlights the collaborative efforts of many stakeholders in a basic industry who have made heroic strides to increase recycling efforts in the United States.
The saga starts with the carton.
Did you know that each person creates about 4.7 pounds of waste every single day? Did you also know that approximately 60% of what we throw out could be recycled?
Recycling can reduce pollution and save non – renewable resources. Approximately, 1 billion trees worth of paper are thrown away every year in the U.S. By tossing the daily newspaper or junk mail in the recycling bin, you can prevent the destruction of natural habitats of hundreds of species around the world and help reduce carbon emissions that are responsible for the change in our climate. Read the whole story…
Ann Arbor, MI — Leaves have changed colors and fallen, the weather has turned cold, and families across the United States are preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday. November is notorious for turkey, shopping, and football but the month also marks the celebration of the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling programs in the U.S., America Recycles Day. Read the whole story…
Ann Arbor, MI — Worried about the amount of trash you put out every week? Want to recycle but don’t know how? Why not decide to make a difference in your landfill habits in honor of America Recycles Day.
America Recycles Day, celebrated every year on November 15th, is a national initiative by Keep America Beautiful, Inc. encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled content products. The day raises awareness and provides opportunities to educate citizens and communities on the overall benefits of recycling. This year marks the 12th anniversary of America Recycles Day. Much like Earth Day, this day gives us a chance to celebrate what Mother Nature has provided us and allows us to make a pledge to preserve these gifts. Even one small step like recycling newspapers instead of putting them in the trash can benefit us all. Read the whole story…
