Dive Brief:

• America Recycles Day, a program to promote and celebrate recycling across the nation, is held annually on November 15.
• The event is part of a campaign by Keep America Beautiful, and encourages organizations, institutions, companies and communities to host events and activities which raise awareness through education and action and to spread the word about the benefits of recycling.
• ​Many events are being held throughout the United States, both in large cities and small towns.

Dive Insight:

America Recycles Day began in 1997. Large events will be held today in Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. Corporate sponsors include Waste Management, Johnson & Johnson, Amcor, Home Depot and Anheuser-Busch, among others.