While it's important to reduce and reuse first, recycling is a better way to handle items that we already have.
There are thousands of local events planned across the country today and all month long, but even if you only take a few minutes out of your day, you can celebrate individually.
- Take the pledge to recycle a particular product, maybe one you don't recycle now.
- Recycle as much as you possibly can! Especially on November 15, make it the highest priority. If you collect your recycling inside, make sure to bring everything to your outside bin or community dumpster for pickup.
- Bring any plastic shopping bags to a recycling collection point. Many local grocery stores have a bin for plastic bag recycling.
- Grab some bags and get outside. Use your lunch break to go on a litter hunt and pick up and recycle as much as you can, or take a walk after work to clean up the neighborhood.
- Take your children around the neighborhood to clean up litter, and teach them about the importance of recycling in the process! In the spirit of the day, make sure to recycle anything that can be recycled, from plastic bottles, to cans, to cardboard. Don't just throw all the litter into the trash can.
- Offer to recycle for others - whether your office or neighbors. Offer to take any of their recyclable waste and put it out for pickup. At work, go around to everyone's desks and offer to collect any recyclable waste, or leave a special bin for them that you can pick up later.
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| The first version of my office recycling bin, back in 2014! |
- Visit the America Recycles Day website and look for a recycling event in your area. There are 2,460 registered events across the country! This year, there are no organized events in Louisiana, but don't let it stop you from doing something on your own.
- Share the message with everyone! Let your friends and family know about America Recycles Day and encourage them to participate too.
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