Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful wants to remind Pennsylvanians to celebrate America Recycles Day on November 15.

The easiest way to lessen our environmental impact is to use what we already have available to us.

It is more sustainable to maximize the value of an item by using it to its fullest extent and repairing it when possible.

Only then, should an item be disposed of properly by recycling, if possible, or thrown away. 

Reducing the amount of new items purchased reduces waste, decreases the need for raw materials and therefore lessens the impact on our environment and climate.

Making it a priority to purchase products made with recycled content and with less packaging also reduces waste and costs.

America Recycles Day is a program of Keep America Beautiful, held on and around November 15, to educate and encourage individuals to be more mindful of what they consume, where and how to properly dispose of items, with an emphasis on recycling and to pledge to be more mindful of recycling correctly in their everyday lives.

This year, America Recycles Day is focusing on individual action, highlighting small actions we can all take to collectively make a positive impact on our environment.

“We invite all residents and whole communities to recognize the economic, environmental, and social benefits associated with reducing, reusing, repurposing and recycling and to continue to be mindful of how our waste is handled 365 days a year whether it’s at school, home or whole communities,” said Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. “When combined, our small, individual actions can make a significant environmental impact.”
            In support of America Recycles Day, all Pennsylvanian’s are encouraged to take the #BeRecycled pledge to learn how waste is handled in your community, reduce individual waste produced and encourage others to do the same.
            Contact your local Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful affiliate for more information about proper disposal in your area.

To find collection and recycling events near you, visit Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Calendar of Events or contact your local County Recycling Coordinator.

For more information on recycling, visit EPA’s Reducing and Reusing Basics and DEP’s Recycling webpages.

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.

The 2021 Fall Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative will be held through November 30.  Questions should be directed to Michelle Dunn at 1-877-772-3673 Ext. 113 or send email to: mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.

Keep PA Beautiful helps mobilize over 100,000 volunteers a year to pick up litter, clean up illegal dumping and beautify Pennsylvania.

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[Posted: November 3, 2021]

11/8/2021