It is a special day America has set aside
to remind all of us how important recycling is.
Started in 1997. America Recycles Day (ARD), November 15, is the only nationally recognized day in the USA dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products.
Join us in our effort to share information on how each country recycles, with the Planetpals Recycling Around the World Project. Tell us how your town recycles!
America Recycles Day : A Lesson For The World!
Now, recycle celebrations are poppong up worldwide such as Recycle Week Canada! Do you have one where you live?
Circle the items that you can
recycle in your town.
Color the items that you know should
Do you know other things that can be recycled?
Why not make a wall chart of your own,
or print out this one and place it in your room
at home or school.
The one bag challenge is one of the simplest ways to help reduce trash and save land. If we reduce trash...you guessed it...there are less landfills and more space for parks to walk and to play in! The idea is to...Learn More
Celebrate America recycle Day in your school have a recycle costume contest. We hand picked these costumes to give you even more ideas! A great school activity to teach kids about recycling. Then have a parade...Just follow these simple directions .
Planetpals Books available as eco friendly downloads, too
Green themes, green activities, green characters!
Now from Planetpals! Find out why Planetpals is so popular in the classrooms worldwide. Planetpals fun characters and positive, pro-active messages make learning about the Earth fun. Includes many of our exclusive popular kid tested activities! Make Everyday Earthday...Teach your kids to care for the planet. Great for Classrooms! Books available for print or download
Make Patriotic Flag and Star Exclusive PlanetpalsLet your holiday go green when you wave this recycle flag and star made from simple popsicle sticks. Directions.
Top the holiday table with this cute Uncle Sam's Hat decoration made with an Oatmeal box--You could make small ones for place cards or favors with toilet paper tubes?
Make this windsock by gluing paper around a container (pringles-juice?) or paper roll, Tape streamers to the inside bottom edges. Inside the top. Use string or fishing line to hang it. Add pipe cleaners and stars if desired.
Use these selected crafts or Celebrate the day with any number of choice recycle crafts for all ages! All crafts come with Photos, Patterns and Directions.
Great for the classroom, homeschool or at home activities. Some include free downloads