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America Recycles Day on November 15 is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling! This day was first established in 1997 as a way to promote recycling and inspire people to get involved in their local communities. Since then, it has become one of the most widely celebrated days in the United States for promoting sustainability and environmental protection. So let's join together to show our commitment to preserving our planet by participating in America Recycles Day this year!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Environmental Movement</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1960s marked the beginning of the environmental movement in the United States, raising awareness about waste management and recycling.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Earth Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Earth Day was first celebrated, igniting discussions around environmental issues including recycling.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Residential Curbside Recycling</div><div class='timeline-text'>Curbside recycling became widely available in the United States, allowing households the convenience of recycling with ease.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>America Recycles Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>America Recycles Day was founded by the National Recycling Coalition to encourage and promote recycling efforts across the nation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Millions Take Part</div><div class='timeline-text'>By 2010, America Recycles Day had grown in prominence with millions of participants pledging to recycle regularly.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Corporate Commitment</div><div class='timeline-text'>Large corporations actively started participating in recycling initiatives, promising to work toward more sustainable practices on America Recycles Day.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Reduce your waste</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Assess your daily activities and look for ways to reduce the amount of waste that you produce. This could include bringing your own reusable bags to the grocery store, avoiding single-use plastics, and opting for products with less packaging.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Recycle your items</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Be sure to properly sort and recycle your items. Check with your local waste management department to find out what can and cannot be recycled in your area.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Reuse items whenever possible</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for ways to reuse items before recycling them or throwing them away. For example, plastic containers can be used for storage or plant pots, newspapers can be used for packing material, and old clothes can be donated or repurposed.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Shop secondhand</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Choose to shop secondhand when possible. Consider thrift stores, yard sales, flea markets, consignment stores, and online secondhand stores for furniture, clothing, books, toys, and more.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Support eco-friendly brands</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Research companies that are committed to sustainable practices and support them with your business. Look for brands that use eco-friendly packaging, use renewable energy sources, and donate a portion of their profits to environmental causes.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Recycling prevents waste</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By recycling our paper, plastic, metal and other materials, we can prevent tons of unnecessary waste from ending up in landfills. This not only helps preserve our natural resources but also reduces the amount of carbon dioxide emissions released into the atmosphere.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Recycling creates jobs</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The process of collecting, sorting and shipping recycled materials requires employees who collect the recyclables and sell them to manufacturers. These businesses help create jobs for Americans who are then able to earn an income and contribute back to their community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Recycling helps reduce pollution</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When we recycle materials like paper and plastics, it helps reduce the amount of energy used in production because the new products don't require as much processing or manufacturing. This decreases the demand for coal and oil, which both contribute to pollution and environmental degradation.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Recycling Can Conserve Energy</h3><p class='facts-content'>Producing new products from recycled materials uses significantly less energy than creating products from raw materials. Thus, recycling directly conserves energy resources.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Americans Generate 251 Million Tons of Trash Yearly</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the EPA, Americans generate about 251 million tons of trash yearly. Participating in recycling can help to significantly reduce this number.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Americans Only Recycle 34% Of Their Trash</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite recycling programs being prevalent, only about 34% of waste gets recycled in the U.S. This underscores the importance of efforts like America Recycles Day to improve recycling rates.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Recycling One Aluminum Can Save Enough Energy to Run a TV for 3 Hours</h3><p class='facts-content'>When recycled, an aluminum can save enough energy to run a TV for three hours. Recycling small items can lead to big energy savings over time.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Recycling is a Billion-Dollar Industry</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the United States alone, recycling is a $200 billion industry employing over a million people. Improving recycling rates can therefore boost the economy as well.</p></div></div>
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