DEP's Top Ten Ways to Celebrate America Recycles Day

~DEP encourages Floridians to count the ways to be good environmental stewards~

Governor Charlie Crist recently signed a proclamation acknowledging November 15 as America Recycles Day and encouraging citizens to rethink their habits and increase recycling at home, school and work, as well as purchase products made of recycled materials. To celebrate America Recycles Day, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has compiled a list of ten easy tips to encourage Floridians to recycle.

Recycling provides benefits besides reducing the trash in our landfills and preventing pollution in our land, water and air, it also offers recyclers a feeling of personal satisfaction.

“Just a small amount of time spent doing research can help Floridians and visitors incorporate easy and long-lasting recycling habits into their everyday lives,” said Mary Jean Yon, Director of DEP’s Division of Waste Management. “

“America Recycles Day is a perfect opportunity to remind ourselves that each recycling accomplishment, no matter how small, should instill a sense of pride as we work together to preserve our nation’s limited resources.”

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