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The 15^th of November is America Recycles Day, a day intended to raise awareness about the benefits of recycling, to encourage people to create a better natural environment, as well as encourage people to buy products made with recycled materials. It’s also a day to remember to recycle everything from bottles and newspapers to old cell phones and printer cartridges.

According to the National Recycling Coalition’s website, recycling is one of the most successful environmental initiatives in our country’s history and efforts of the past few decades are really paying off. Not only does recycling limit waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that can add to global warming, but it also helps to create jobs and to decrease expenses for businesses. Companies nationwide are taking old products, recycling them, and offering products made from recycled materials. Recycled materials are used in the creation of all kinds of products we use every day.

Recycling isn’t just an American initiative; it’s taking place all over the world. Austria recycles more waste than any other country in Europe. The world needs to conserve now more than ever. The worldwide recycling industry employs the skills of more than 1.5 million employees, says Recycling International. Online, products made from recycled materials can be purchased by anyone in the world.

Recycling one ton of paper can save two barrels of oil (enough oil to run the average car for 1,260 miles), according to NPR.org’s article, “Beyond Recycling: Getting to ‘Zero Waste’.”   There are recycling centers all over and there is no good reason why we should be sending recyclables to the landfill. So, before you travel this November, don’t forget to drop by your local recycling center and find out how you can reduce the amount of waste in our world. To find a recycling or re-use location in your area, visit Earth911.org. I requested a free recycling bin today!