When is America Recycles Day?
Wednesday November 15thMillions of people around the United States participate in America Recycles Day each year on November 15. The day raises concerns about recycling and the buying of refurbished products.
How we recycle and reuse products is vital. For example, one-use water bottles flood America's waterways and landfills at a rate of 60 million per day. Reducing this number can be achieved with water filter systems and using portable reusable drinking bottles and cups.
Repurposing and reusing old items reduce waste by repurposing and recycling old items. Shopping at secondhand stores is one of the easiest ways to do this. Not only does it prevent items from ending up in the landfill, but it also saves you money. "One person's garbage is another person's treasure," the old adage says. These stores have more than you could imagine, from clothing and furniture to kitchen accessories and replacement parts. Consider it if you've never shopped this way.
Aluminum is one of the few things we excel at recycling. In fact, the United States recycles about 65% of its aluminum. That's more than any other recycled product.
