Since 1997, November 15 has been recognized as America Recycles Day, which is the only nationally recognized day to celebrate recycling and buying recycled content products and packaging.
THE NATIONAL RECYCLING RATE HAS INCREASED OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS.
BUT THE CURRENT RECYCLING RATE IS ONLY 34%.
WE CAN DO BETTER!
Here are a few resources to look into. As we enter the holiday season try to support recycling by purchasing products made from recycled materials. It makes a big impact. And remember that donating used goods that can still be used by others (clothing, household items, furniture, etc.) is a form of recycling that also directly helps people in need, so you kind of get double karma points on that!
Reduce your use of things that need to be recycled, especially items with excellent alternatives such as plastics like water bottles, plastic cups and other ‘take out’ related items. Carry your own water bottle. Decline plastic forks if getting take out to bring home, or bring your own cutlery.
https://www.epa.gov/recyclingstrategy/america-recycles-day
America Recycles Day
Let me know what sort of efforts you make already to recycle?
I pledge to make better use of local refill stores and reduce my plastics consumption on shampoo, conditioner and cleaning supplies. I will also make sure I go out of my way to purchase recycled products whenever possible. Will you pick something to commit to improving over the next year? Let me know what it is and inspire others!
Cassandra Complex 