America Recycles Day, 2005

Proclamation 7962 of November 15, 2005

America Recycles Day, 2005

The President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On America Recycles Day, we recognize the importance of
recycling and using products made with recycled
materials. Today, Americans recycle many items,
including motor oil, tires, aluminum cans, plastic,
glass, batteries, and building materials. These
community efforts are designed to make a difference in
our environment and help improve our quality of life.

The Federal Government is working to expand
opportunities for recycling across our country. I
recently signed into law the Energy Policy Act of 2005,
which will increase the use of recycled materials in
Federal construction projects. In addition, the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) operates the
Resource Conservation Challenge, a national effort to
encourage manufacturers, businesses, and consumers to
raise the national recycling rate to 35 percent. To
help achieve this goal, the EPA launched the Plug-In To
eCycling Campaign in cooperation with American
businesses. This partnership helps increase awareness
about the importance of reusing and safely recycling
electronics and provides the public with additional
opportunities to recycle.

Throughout the year, I encourage individuals,
businesses, and government entities to participate in
recycling programs in their communities. These efforts
contribute to a culture of responsible citizenship and
good stewardship of our natural heritage, and they can
help ensure a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment
for our children and grandchildren.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United
States, do hereby proclaim November 15, 2005, as
America Recycles Day. I call upon the people of the
United States to observe this day with appropriate
programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
fifteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two
thousand five, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

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