November 15th Is America Recycles Day

November 15th, 2010  has been designated America Recycles Day by the Keep America Beautiful Organization.  Since 1953 this organization has been working to get Americans to take responsibility for improving the environment in their communities. The goal is to get people focused on litter prevention, waste reduction, recycling, beautification and community improvement. 

For many people recycling has become second nature but for too many of us it is not.  We recycle when we think about it or it is convenient.  We return cans and bottles for our deposit money, most of the time.  And we don’t always know what can be recycled or how to properly dispose of items.  Are you doing all you can to ensure that your recyclables are not ending up in the waste stream?  Probably not.  

The Keep America Organization is asking you to take the following pledge and the people who will benefit from it live in your community.  They are your family, your neighbors and all the people who will come after you.  Take the pledge, do your part to make a better today and a better tomorrow.  

I RECYCLE PLEDGE:

I pledge to find out what materials I can and cannot recycle in my curbside recycling program.

I pledge to lead by example in my place of work or school by recycling.

I pledge to recycle my used batteries, cell phones and other electronic waste through a take-back program or e-waste facility near me.

I pledge to tell five friends that recycling is one of the easiest things they can do to reduce their carbon emissions.

 Pat