Youth under 18 have their own prize, a trip for the family to Disneyworld in Orlando. Through this event, OKRA is helping to raise consumer awareness of all aspects of recycling - from collection, to processing, to completing the recycling loop by purchasing items make from or packaged in recycled content. Those of us in the recycling field know Oklahoma is a leader in turning the nation's trash into treasure. We want all Oklahomans to know how important recycling is to our economy as well as our quality of life. Schools, clubs, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to get involved, hold a simple special event, and help distribute and collect pledge cards.
Simplicity is encouraged.
Teachers could teach a lesson about recycling, clubs might have a special speaker, or a group could collect good used toys for Christmas distribution. Hopefully people will go into the holiday season with a little more awareness about using less stuff, and recycling what they can. OKRA has cards, posters, ideas and other planning materials available for groups that want to participate in America Recycles Day. For more information send a self-addressed stamped envelope to OKRA, PO Box 26911, OKC, OK 73126.