AMERICA RECYCLES DAY - 2006

It is November and time again for the annual America Recycles Day. This is a national all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has a goal of promoting campaigns to encourage Americans to recycle more and to buy more recycled products. Since its inception in 1997, the ARD campaign has grown substantially. Last year, residents in every state of the nation participated in America Recycles Day activities and events and pledged to recycle. The main MISSION of the America Recycles Day organization is to hold local and national awareness events to promote the social, environmental, and economic benefits of buying recycled and recycling. The ultimate GOAL is to increase the purchase of recycled content products and recycling throughout America.

This year’s slogan – “IT ALL COMES BACK TO YOU” suggests that even a small shift in your attitudes and actions, multiplied many times over by others accepting this challenge, can help change the world. Maybe you'll throw those soft drink cans in the recycling bin at work, or participate in your neighborhood City of Rome Curbside Recycling Program. Or maybe drop off recyclables at the Rome/Floyd Recycling Center and help support a charitable/non profit organization with the proceeds. Or maybe take the time to separate your recyclables out of your trash at one of the Floyd County remote garbage/recycling sites. Or maybe buy more recycled content products. Just remember that the more you do, the better. And even a little helps a lot.

Please consider taking the pledge this year. No, you don't have to pledge money or make a purchase. In fact, there's no obligation whatsoever. All we ask is that you make a commitment to yourself to step up your recycling efforts over the next year in some way, large or small. Call it a personal challenge. We trust you'll hold yourself to it. When you make this pledge on line at americarecyclesday.org., you will automatically be entered into a drawing for lots of neat prizes. (Deadline for on line pledge is November 15, 2006; however, you may come to the Recycling Center until November 27, 2006 to request a paper pledge). The National Grand Prize for adults is an all-expenses-paid 7-night Alaskan cruise for two people. There are 5 Youth Prizes - recycled aluminum content Trek Model 4300 24-speed bicycles. There will also be several State prizes sponsored by the Georgia Recycles Coalition – our State recycling organization. Your name and address will be kept confidential and you will not be contacted unless you are a winner. Drawing to be held on or about December 15, 2006. One entry per person.