November 15th, 2010
From Green Right Now Reports
“I Recycle” is the theme of today’s America Recycles Day. Millions of Americans have pledged to increase their recycling habits at event on Nov. 15. This is the 13th year of the event, a nationally-recognized initiative dedicated to encouraging people to recycle more at home, at work and on the go.
More than 2,000 events have been registered in 2010 ranging from electronics recycling events and paper drives to contests and art exhibits. You can find events near you by visiting americarecyclesday.org, which features a search-by-zip code tool. Even if there’s not a formal event in your area, there are lots of ways to take part.
- Take the America Recycles Day Pledge and commit to recycling as often as possible. Spread the word and tell your friends.
- Download the America Recycles Day badge and show your support by featuring it as your Facebook avatar for the day.
- Find out what you can recycle in your community and where – you might be surprised at your options. Visit earth911.comand simply type in your zip code for the most comprehensive listing.
- Are you a recycling pro? Take it to the next level with the America Recycles Day Challenge.
- Join Disney’s Friends for Change and, on America Recycles Day, take an old T-shirt to a Disney store to be recycled and turned into paper.
- Download the Aluminate iPhone app to help boost your aluminum recycling efforts. Alcoa will donate $1 to Keep America Beautiful for every download.
- Get more recycling facts, tips and tools at americarecyclesday.org.
- Commit to recycle, and ask your friends to as well, by making a Dream Machine ‘Bottle Promise’ atwww.facebook.com/DreamMachine.
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