America Recycles Day—this year on Monday, Nov. 15—is a nationally recognized day for promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States.
It's a day when the recycling industry can advance the message that "Recycling Is Essential" in terms of its environmental, economic, and employment contributions, nationally and globally.
Did you know, for instance, that the U.S. recycling industry processes over 130 million metric tons of material each year into commodities that are used in new products? It's true!
The recycling industry is also a leader in economic output, job creation, resource sustainability, energy savings, and global trade. For example, the recycling industry contributes $117 billion each year to the U.S. economy and directly and indirectly supports approximately 506,000 jobs. That's a lot!
Click HERE for ISRI's America Recycles Day toolkit, which offers information and graphics you can use to celebrate recycling on Nov. 15—and all year long! You’ll help drive home the message that “Recycling Is Essential.” Thank you!
