November 15 was America Recycles Day to recognize the economic, environmental and social benefits of recycling, while raising awareness about the value of reducing, reusing and recycling-- every day.

“We invite all Pennsylvanian’s to take the pledge and continue to be mindful of how our waste is handled 365 days a year. Recycling helps protect our environment by saving natural resources such as trees, water and minerals and reduces the amount of waste sent to our landfills. Recycling helps keep our neighborhoods clean and beautiful,” said Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.

Visit America Recycles Day and join thousands of people just like you who have taken the pledge to Learn what materials are collected in your neighborhood, Act by reducing the amount of waste produced and promising to recycle more and Share the pledge link with family and friends.

Keep America Beautiful offers a wide variety of tools and resources to make planning an event easy and successful. Become part of the national network of America Recycles Day events and register your event.

For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful website. Click Here to become a member.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from KPB, Like them on Facebook, Follow on Twitter, Discover them on Pinterest and visit their YouTube Channel.

Also visit the Illegal Dump Free PA website for more ideas on how to clean up communities and keep them clean and KPB’s Electronics Waste website.

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[Posted: Nov. 15, 2018]

11/19/2018