America Recycles Day is Nov. 15. I have to admit that this day means more to me this year then it ever has in the past.
At my own home this year, we have gotten a new trash service. With that new service came a recycle bin that we can put out each week. I was shocked by the accompanied list at how much can be recycled.
At first I thought that we would never be able to do it and keep everything straight. Just not enough time, I thought. But then my son said something profound.
"Sometimes I worry about all of that," he said.
"What," I asked.
"The earth dying and us not having enough trees to breathe," he said.
His knowledge came from school and he seemed very concerned. I felt a lump in my stomach and realized recycling is the least I could do. So we started as a family recycling.
You will not believe how the kids fight over who gets to throw the item in the recycle bin. Since we are competitive by nature, I have to boast that our bin is the fullest every week on the street.
I was shocked at how much we could be recycling and how much less our trash output was every week.
America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. This year will be the 12th year to celebrate the day.
On Nov. 15 each year, millions of people become better informed about recycling because of this day.Take the time out to learn more and visit an event in your area.
Go to
http://www.americanrecylesday.orgThe site has useful information including area events and a calculator to see how recycling impacts earth. You can type in how much cans, paper, glass or plastic you recycle and it can calculate how much you are helping the environment. Very interesting stuff.
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