Gather up the kids and your recyclables and check out America Recycles Day!

 

Thursday, November 15th

 

Recycled computer motherboards and monitors make up this

installation by Susan Stockwell

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/16/world/environmental-green-art/index.html

 

Recycling not only reduces waste going to the landfill, but also reduces the pressure on our natural resources.  November 15th has been deemed America Recycles Day to raise awareness and encourage events in the name of recycling.  This is a very organized movement with multiple events happening all across the state and country.  Not only are these events educational, but many of them are practical and helpful and involve recycling your less than common household items.

 

On the main page, you can enter in your zip code and find all the events near you.  A search near Raleigh, showed a dozen events from paper shredding to electronics disposal.  Some people are holding creative events such as swap shops.  Reuse is even more environmentally friendly than recycling!  Visit the site and find an event near you: http://americarecyclesday.org/ 

 

For many, we already have the knack for recycling glass, plastic, and everyday household items.  But what do we do with old paint, electronics, and other hazardous waste?  There are regulations against throwing these things in the landfill.  The website for America Recycles Day has an excellent search tool in which you can enter your zip code and choose your household item that you need to dispose of, and it will send you links to places where you can take these items near your home!  Visit that site here: http://americarecyclesday.org/find-recycling