Every year on November 15, Americans come together to celebrate America Recycles Day, a time to recognize the importance of recycling and sustainable living. This year, the celebration is bigger than ever — expanding into America Recycles Month. Throughout November, communities across the country are hosting clean-ups, collection drives, and educational events to inspire everyone to reduce waste and protect the planet. Recycling is more than just tossing a bottle into the blue bin — it’s about making small, everyday choices that add up to a big impact. Start by reducing: bring reusable shopping bags, skip single-use plastics, and buy products with minimal packaging. Reusing is just as powerful — donate clothes, repurpose jars and containers, or try upcycling old furniture instead of throwing it away. And, of course, recycle properly. Check your local recycling guidelines to ensure you’re sorting items correctly; a little care helps prevent contamination and ensures materials actually get reused. Many communities and schools are joining the celebration with recycling challenges, composting workshops, and sustainability fairs. Families can participate by recycling at home or volunteering for local cleanup days. Whether you’re a seasoned recycler or just starting out, America Recycles Month is your chance to take action and inspire others. Together, we can make November a turning point — one where every can, carton, and cardboard box counts toward a cleaner, greener future.
Join the movement. Reduce, reuse, and recycle — all month long. Check out our new website www.keepwimberleybeauti-ful.
org for future Clean Up events and other activities. Sarah Attwood Board Member at Keep Wimberley Beautiful
