America Recycles Day - Nov. 15
America Recycles Day (ARD),
held every year on November 15, is a national campaign to raise awareness
about the benefits of recycling and buying products made with recycled materials.
Buying recycled is the step that "closes the recycling loop." Both
Kansas and Missouri are official partners in this national effort and host
events to help spread the message.
Each year, the MARC Solid Waste Management District, in cooperation with local governments, businesses and non-profits, coordinates the regional celebration.
How to get involved:
- Visit and promote RecycleSpot.org – RecycleSpot.org is the region's one-stop spot for recycling information. It lists everything that is recyclable in the metro area and where to take it including old paint, televisions, computers, glass, plastic and much more. You can help promote RecycleSpot.org by distributing business-card size magnets or fliers (pdf). To place your order for magnets, contact Matt Riggs at 816/701-8313.
- Host an event – This could be a office supply swap meet, a collection drive, a clean out your files day, etc. For more ideas, visit America Recycles Day.
- Take the ARD pledge – Make a personal pledge to recycle, buy recycled and spread the word about recycling. Pledge online at America Recycles Day.
- Get youth involved – This ARD kids activity (pdf) is designed to encourage children to be more involved in recycling and to care for the environment. By completing certain activities, a child can receive an America Recycles Day prize.
- Proclaim November 15 America Recycles Day - Help to
educate your public officials by having them sign an ARD proclamation.
- Sample proclamation (pdf)
- Buy recycled content products – You're not really recycling unless you’re buying recycled, i.e. “closing the loop”. Many stores carry recycled-content products. Look for items with high post-consumer content. Post consumer means material used by the consumer for its original purpose and then recycled.
- Make a presentation about recycling – Raise awareness by giving a PowerPoint presentation.
- Show videos – Raise awareness by sharing recycling videos.
Events
- Electronics recycling events, Oct. 10 – Nov. 14, Kansas City metro area – Residents can recycle their old computers, televisions, and other consumer electronics at any of these metro area events. Some charges apply.
- Clean Out Your Files Day, Nov. 13, Kansas City metro area - Local governments are challenging each other to see how much they can recycle. The MARC Solid Waste Management District is coordinating this event. To get your city or county government involved, contact Nadja Karpilow at (816) 701-8226.
- Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Saturday, Nov. 21, 10
a.m. to noon,
Wyandotte County Lake Park, 4051 West Drive, Kansas City, Kans. 66109 -
This year’s event features recycling information and kids activities including recycled-content snow globes. For more information, call (913) 299-2384.
For more information, contact Matt Riggs 816/701-8313.
