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America Recycles Day

If you missed Birmingham Recycles Day in October, it doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. Take that cereal box out of the trashcan and take the “I Recycle” pledge with your kids as part of America Recycles Day (ARD) November 15.ARD is a nationally-recognized initiative of Keep America Beautiful dedicated to encouraging people to recycle more at home, at work, and on the go.

Join the millions of Americans who have already pledged to increase their recycling habits. To take the “I Recycle” pledge and to learn more about recycling, visit http://www.kab.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ARD_Overview.

Visit the Alabama Environmental Council website to learn more about recycling programs and drop-off locations in the Birmingham area.

http://www.aeconline.org/recycling/center

Recycling Education Resources and Activities for Kids

KAB Kid’s Zone

Keep America Beautiful offers kids resources like games and tips for taking care of their environment with their families, in their neighborhoods and at their schools.

The EPA Environmental Kids Club

The Environmental Protection Agency’s website for kids contains games, stories and pictures to help your little ones and students explore the environment and learn how to protect it.

Disney Friends for Change

Disney’s interactive initiative that empowers kids to help the planet by learning practical ways to help the environment, get their friends involved, and track their collective impact.

Auntie Litter

The website of Birmingham’s favorite aunt, Auntie Litter, offers a Fun for Kids section with coloring pages, activities and games that are fun and educational.

– Amy W. Richardson

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