AN ALUMINUM CAN GETS INFINITE CHANCES AT LIFE.
THE EARTH? JUST ONE.
November 15th is America Recycles Day, and to celebrate, we're asking you to
take a pledge. A pledge to come together and recycle better, because it’s easier to make a difference now more than ever. Recycling is one of the easiest ways you can help stop global warming. For example, one ton of recycled paper saves enough energy to power a three-bedroom house for an entire year. And it all starts with recycling your household paper and magazines once a week.
So this year, take five minutes to reevaluate your recycling routine. See if you can do more. Then get a friend to do the same. Start by letting us know you’re answering the call to recycle by signing the
online pledge at
AmericaRecyclesDay.org.
Because when you recycle, it all comes back to you.
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| Ramble the Raccoon demonstrates a popular recycling technique at Paris Landing State Park.
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Environment and Conservation is pleased to support America Recycles Day (ARD) on November 15 as one of the ways we promote the social, environmental and economic benefits of recycling while encouraging more people to join the movement toward creating a better natural environment. ARD is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. ARD has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits at home and work and to buy products made with recycled materials.
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| The Memphis Redbird gives a thumbs up to the collection and recycling of used oil at an AutoZone location in Shelby County.
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Our department and the Tennessee Recycling Coalition commend the many Tennessee communities, companies and citizens that are committed to daily recycling and buying recycled products. We are particularly proud of the
State Employees’ Recycling Program (SERP) that is coordinated by the Office of Environmental Assistance. With more than 22, 000 state employees and 117 state buildings participating, this program annually saves more than $20,000 in disposal costs and receives more than $15,000 in recycling revenue. SERP continues to merit this national recognition by expanding the number of state facilities it serves and growing its collection stream of recyclable materials, particularly aluminum and plastics.
Recycling has come a long way since its inception. Our communities have programs to recycle paper, plastic, aluminum, cell phones and even computers, as well as a wealth of consumer goods made out of recycled content. While we have made huge strides, there are easy ways we can all do more. In honor of America Recycles Day on November 15th, we are asking all Tennesseans to make it a priority to step up our recycling efforts this year.
Helpful Links
Earth 911 www.earth911.org
Electronic Waste www.tdec.net/swm/ewaste
Tennessee Recycling Coalition www.trc-online.org
