dec-2017

12 13 OPENING LINES AMERICA RECYCLES DAY CELEBRATES THE RECYCLING INDUSTRY’S INNUMERABLE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS T he Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the Voice of the Recycling Industry, celebrated America Recycles Day, recently, by ap- plauding all individuals who make a strong effort to recycle as part of their daily life, and encouraging all to learn more about recycling and the industry.America Recycles Day, a national initiative of Keep America Beautiful, takes place every November 15 in an effort to promote and cele- brate recycling in the U.S. “Each year America Recycles Day offers us a reminder of the critical role recycling plays in the earth’s sustainability, including its impact on the envi- ronment, energy savings, and the economy,” said ISRI President RobinWiener. “We encourage every person to use this day as a reminder of the importance of recycling and the need to make a concerted effort to properly recycle in their daily lives. Each individual can make a significant difference by knowing what can and cannot be recycled in their community, and encouraging local officials to make policies that promote better recycling a top priority.” Recycling is the first link in the manufacturing supply chain. Just last year, the U.S. recycling industry transformed more than 130 million metric tons of