The Spokane Regional Solid Waste System has kicked off their 17th annual recycling campaign, dubbed “I Want to be Recycled...”. Designed to promote the benefits of recycling and buying recycled products, several events have been planned to celebrate America Recycles Day, Friday, Nov. 15.

 

“America Recycles Day challenges all citizens to recycle more and to increase purchases of recycled-content products,” says Kris Major, Education Coordinator for the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System. “By increasing the amount we recycle, we can reduce our waste and conserve resources for future generations.”

The public is invited to participate in all activities. Events commemorating America Recycles Day include:

• Poster Display: “I Want to be Recycled…”
Through Friday, Nov. 15th River Park Square – 2nd level Free.

Students in kindergarten through 8th grade entered the America Recycles Day Poster Contest. Posters featuring the work of 30 finalists will be on display until Nov. 15. Seventeen posters from the America Recycles Days Poster Contest will be selected to appear in the Spokane Recycles 2014 calendar that will be produced by the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System and made available in January.

• Celebrate Recycling Day at MOBIUS
Monday, Nov. 11th 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission fees apply.

Kids will make a piece of recycled paper, explore a worm bin, complete a trash sort, and investigate the magnetic properties of metals.

• Spokane County Poster Winner Recognition and Proclamation Event
Tuesday, Nov. 12 5:30 p.m. Spokane County Commissioners Hearing Room Spokane County Public Works Building, Lower Level Free.

Finalists in the America Recycles Day Poster Contest will be recognized at this meeting of the Spokane County Commissioners. A reception honoring finalists and their families will follow at the Spokane County Health District Auditorium.

 

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