America Recycles Day 2020
America Recycles Day is coming up this weekend, on Sunday November 15! With recycling being at the core of what we do, from our fabrics to our dye water, we...
America Recycles Day is coming up this weekend, on Sunday November 15! With recycling being at the core of what we do, from our fabrics to our dye water, we...
America Recycles Day is coming up this weekend, on Sunday November 15! With recycling being at the core of what we do, from our fabrics to our dye water, we love celebrating ARD and spreading awareness each year. In case you are unfamiliar with the holiday, here's a little more about it!
The History Behind America Recycles Day
ARD roots go back to the state of Texas. Yes, Texas. Texas Recycles Day began in 1994 as the brainchild of two employees at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Kevin Tuerff and Valerie Davis. Their idea was to promote recycling through a campaign to boost recycling in the state. When Kevin and Valerie left their state jobs and started an environmental-focused public relations and advertising agency, they proposed transforming Texas Recycles Day into America Recycles Day. They presented the concept at the National Recycling Coalition’s (NRC’s) Congress, and it was embraced immediately. The first national run of America Recycles Day was set for November 15th, 1997.
We've Come a Long Way Since 1997
From 2003 to 2012, San Francisco had managed to reuse, recycle, or compost 80% of its waste.
But, We Still Have Progress to Make
How We're Celebrating This Year
One way we embrace recycling is through our recycled polyester and recycled nylon fabrics, used in our ReACTIVE products! These fabrics keep plastics from entering and polluting our oceans. Purchasing recycled clothing is a step in the right direction towards incorporating recycling and recycled products into your everyday life. So, we're having an exclusive, email-only sale! Be sure you're subscribed to our email list for access.
Happy Recycling!
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