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America Recycles Day reminds us that small habits add up
America Recycles Day, supported by the EPA, has helped raise the national recycling rate from under 7% in 1960 to about 32% today, promoting proper sorting and waste reduction.
- On Nov. 15, America Recycles Day will focus national attention on proper recycling, led by Keep America Beautiful and supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, advancing waste-reduction goals.
- This year, many cities and counties are expanding collection drives and school programs while policy shifts and new tools prompt infrastructure upgrades, addressing aging recycling facilities and 2025 extended producer responsibility programs.
- The national recycling rate has risen from under 7% in 1960 to about 32% today, while modernizing systems could require $36-43 billion and recycling supports manufacturing and jobs by lowering emissions and energy use.
- Community reward programs will incentivize proper recycling, including SCARCE's pledges in Illinois, Buck$ for Boxes by Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, and toolkits from The Recycling Partnership and Republic Services.
- From refill networks to zero-waste manufacturing, recycling initiatives could soon reshape how products are designed and consumed, and choices made in 2025 will influence national infrastructure and systems.
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America Recycles Day reminds us that small habits add up
Every Nov. 15, America Recycles Day reminds the nation that progress begins with small and deliberate actions. Supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the ... Read moreThe post America Recycles Day reminds us that small habits add up appeared…
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How We Can All Make a Difference Through Everyday Recycling - Asian Journal News
By: Sue Vang, Senior Environmental Scientist, CalRecycle Every November, America Recycles Day reminds us that our small actions, like recycling a can or composting an apple core, can have a big impact for our planet and our future generations. As a Californian, an environmental scientist, and an Asian American, this day holds deep meaning for me. Growing up, I learned…
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