Green Living (ARA) - From football games to Oktoberfest, there's still plenty of outdoor fun to be had when the weather turns cooler. However, these events can generate substantial amounts of waste. Bottles, cans, and other materials from public events are often thrown away, but they present a great opportunity to help the environment through recycling.
Encouraging recycling at public events not only helps maintain a clean public space and protects the environment; it can also cut waste disposal costs and generate extra revenue. Americans are used to recycling at home and in the workplace: We currently recycle 32.5 percent of our waste, nearly double the rate of 15 years ago. More than 31 percent of plastic soft drink bottles and 45 percent of all aluminum beverage cans are recycled each year. Yet many of the recyclables used at outdoor events, such as glass and plastic bottles, paper cups, aluminum cans, and corrugated cardboard, end up in the trash. The US Environmental Protection Agency has created the Recycle on the Go initiative to promote recycling at public events. Recycle on the Go provides information and resources to businesses, government agencies, and citizens interested in creating recycling programs in public spaces such as parks, stadiums, transportation hubs, shopping centers, and special events. Tools that can be found on the Recycle on the Go Web site (www.epa.gov/recycleonthego) include guidance for starting a recycling program, success stories, and tips for including concessionaires and other vendors in the process. Featured Blog  A reference to local and private organizations to help you reduce your trash, reuse valuable items and recycle everything you can.Buying Eco-friendly Cabinets Brings Environmental Responsibility Closer to Home
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