This post is sponsored by PepsiCo Recycling, the nationwide initiative on a mission to increase the U.S. beverage container recycling rate through community engagement. TerraCycle® is proud to spread awareness about PepsiCo Recycle Rally, one of the nation’s leading beverage container recycling initiatives for K-12 schools.
America Recycles Day, founded by Keep America Beautiful and celebrated every November 15 through various recycling initiatives all across the United States, is the nation’s only nationally recognized day dedicated to appreciating the beautiful world we live in and promoting recycling. In the weeks leading up to this year’s America Recycles Day and on the day of, thousands of communities come together to participate in creative and fun recycling initiatives.
It may be one day out of the year, but taking time reflect on the delicacy of our limited natural resources and the impact we have on the environment have the chance to make long-lasting impacts that we can carry forward.
One unique recycling activity that celebrates KAB’s America Recycles Day is PepsiCo Recycle Rally. All over America, PepsiCo Recycling has created massive impact through Recycle Rally: the K-12 school initiative challenging young people to recycle and engage with their communities. Since 2010, over 5,000 K-12 schools have participated and recycled more than 100 million bottles and cans and received portions of greater than $1.5 million in prizes. Because of its kid-friendly nature, this program is able to be successful on numerous fronts by boosting credibility among consumers, engaging children and reducing waste.
Further, KAB’s own Recycle-Bowl, the recycling and food scrap collection challenge for K-12 students and school communities, this year partners with PepsiCo Recycling for a second time so participants in the Recycle-Bowl can also take part in PepsiCo’s Recycle Rally.
Not only does PepsiCo Recycle Rally engage on America Recycles Day, but it is also an active program year round. Participants can also connect to a national recycling effort and gain access to educational materials, creative goal-trackers, and helpful tips and tools to make recycling fun and exciting.
For more information, visit https://www.pepsicorecycling.com or https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/recyclerally
With impactful initiatives such as this one, recycling is accessible to all. The PepsiCo Recycling Rally in partnership with TerraCycle highlights the importance of cleaning up the environment to young people, and it helps them carry the environmentally conscious attitude into adulthood.
Check out this link: https://americarecyclesday.org to look up upcoming recycling events in your area and learn more about America Recycles Day. Don’t forget to take the #BeRecycled Pledge and commit to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Buy Recycled!