America Recycles Day 2024 Date: Know the History and Significance of the Annual Event Dedicated to Promoting Recycling Across the United States

America Recycles Day, also known as National Recycling Day, is a national observance in the United States of America (USA) that is held annually on November 15. The annual event is a nationally recognised day dedicated to promoting and encouraging recycling across the United States. America Recycles Day is organized by Keep America Beautiful since 1997. The day focuses on educating people about the importance of recycling, proper waste management, and sustainable practices. Each year on November 15, millions of Americans come together for America Recycles Day to spread the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources. In this article, let’s learn more about the America Recycles Day 2024 date and the significance of the annual event in the US. Global Recycling Day 2024 Date & Theme: Know the History and Significance of UN Event That Raises Awareness About the Importance of Recycling.

America Recycles Day 2024 Date

America Recycles Day 2024 will be celebrated on Friday, November 15.

America Recycles Day History

America Recycles Day (ARD) first started as Texas Recycles Day in 1994 as the idea of Kevin Tuerff and Valerie Davis. Tuerff and Davis were employees of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the time. After leaving their state jobs, they offered the idea of making a national recycling day to the Nation Recycling Coalition (NRC), which embraced the idea.

The first America Recycles Day was announced in Orlando, Florida, during the NRC's 16th Annual Congress & Exposition by a parade of about 2,000 gathered people. In 1999, then US President Bill Clinton published and signed a proclamation on America Recycles Day, making it a national observance

America Recycles Day Significance

America Recycles Day holds great significance as it promotes and celebrates the proper ways to recycle and the importance of recycling. It serves as a call to action for people to reassess their recycling habits and ensure that people embrace practices like reducing plastic usage and opting for reusable alternatives. As environmental concerns grow, America Recycles Day continues to inspire citizens to take small, meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future. On America Recycles Day, individuals, schools, businesses, and communities come together to learn about recycling and host several clean-up and collection events.

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