November 15th Is America Recycles Day!

November 08, 2010

Recognized annually since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day. America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling programs in the United States. Take this opportunity to teach your family the importance of recycling and buying recycled products!

For you:
Alchemy Arts: Recycling Is Chic by Kate MacKay
The Garden Organic Guide to Making Compost: Recycling Household and Garden Waste by Pauline Pears
Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling Bin by Terry Taylor
Garbage and Recycling by Debra A. Miller
Green House: Eco-Friendly Disposal and Recycling at Home by Norman Crampton

For the kids:
SpongeBob to the Rescue!: A Trashy Tale about Recycling by Alison Inches
The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle: A Story about Recycling by Alison Inches
The Adventures of an Aluminum Can: A Story about Recycling by Alison Inches
Recycling at Grandpa's Store by Cecilia Minden
Recycling Things to Make and Do by Emily Bone

To help you cut down on the use of plastic bags, MCPL offers blue "green bags" for only $2 a bag. Get one today at your branch!

Jordan P.
Edgerton Branch