FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
| Date: |
November 3, 2005 |
| Contact: |
Terri
Washburn, Education and Outreach Specialist |
| Phone: |
360•337•4472 |
| No: |
2005-30 |
Kitsap Activities Celebrate America Recycles Day
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Reporters are invited to a reception 11/14 at Givens Community Center
beginning at approximately 10:30 am to meet the students and see their
winning posters.
PORT ORCHARD, WA — On Monday, November 14, the Kitsap County Board of
Commissioners will proclaim November 15 as America Recycles Day at their
regular televised meeting. Additionally, twenty local students grades K-8
will be honored by the Board for their winning artwork that will be
included in a unique, full color America Recycles Day 2006 calendar.
“Recycling makes a big difference in our environment, in the wise use of
our natural resources, and in the economic well-being of our nation,”
Gretchen Olsen, the Solid Waste Division Manager said. “It’s everyone’s
responsibility to do their part in whatever way they can. It can be as
simple as remembering to drop your soft drink container in a recycle bin,
or asking for recycled-content products when you shop. Every small effort
combines with others to make a big difference.”
Students K-8 were invited to participate in the 5th annual Kitsap County
America Recycles Day poster contest. The winning posters, representing
each grade level, will be on display November 7-14 in the Public Works
building across the street from the County Courthouse in Port Orchard. A
reception honoring the students will take place at the Givens Community
Center immediately after the proclamation and award ceremony at the
Commissioner’s meeting.
Other America Recycles Day events in Kitsap County include displays of
recycled-content products at branches of Kitsap Regional Library and
classroom presentations in public and private schools across the county.
America Recycles Day is a national event to promote recycling and choosing
recycled-content product when shopping. Says Olsen, “We encourage every
citizen to take a few minutes to commit to recycling and buying recycled
products whenever they can as Kitsap County joins the rest of the nation
in this annual campaign.”
One of the most popular features of the national campaign is the drawing
for a new Ford Escape Hybrid SUV for those 18 and over and TREK bikes made
of recycled aluminum for children. To enter, people are asked to sign a
personal pledge to recycle, which can be made online at
www.americarecyclesday.org. All pledges will be entered into a random
drawing.
America Recycles 2005 maintains a website at
www.americarecyclesday.org where you can get additional information or
you can visit www.kitsapgov.com/sw for
information about activities and programs within Kitsap County.
More information about America Recycles Day is included in the link below,
or can be obtained by calling The Open Line at 360-337-5777.
Additional information available online:
America Recycles
2005 Fact Sheet
America
Recycles website
Kitsap County Public Works
The Open Line
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
openline@co.kitsap.wa.us
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