HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07 Reconizing November 15, 2016 as America Recycles DayWHEREAS, Keep
Day in observance of
WHEREAS, America
encourage involvement
WHEREAS, Environmental
surrounding natural environment
WHEREAS, The
includes Goal #1, Solid
Vail landfill contributions
WHEREAS, The
a recycling rate of 26.9%
rate is 34%; and,
WHEREAS, Recycling,
greenhouse gas emissions
WHEREAS, The
Day, including a home
and a paper shredding
NOW, THEREFORE,
recognizes this day, November
reduction and recycling
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TOWN
Proclamation
In Recognition
America Beautiful
the importance of recycling
Recycles Day
in recycling for 365
Stewardship
is part of
Town of Vail Environmental
Waste Stream Diversion
by 20% by 2019;
State of Colorado
and the Town of
composting,
that contribute
Town of Vail is hosting
composting class
and electronic waste
be it proclaimed
15, 2016
in our community.
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of America
has declared
to
is one day
days of
is a
our mission;
and
and
currently
Vail has
and waste
to global
a number
with the Vail
recycling
to the
as America
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7, Series of 2016
Recycles Day
November 15, 2016 America Recycles
our nation's environment and economy; and,
to raise awareness, educate, motivate, and
the year; and,
Town of Vail value and preservation of our
and,
Sustainability Strategic Plan adopted in 2009
Recycling, to reduce the amount of Town of
has a recycling rate of 11 %, Eagle County has
a 27.8% recycling rate. The national recycling
reduction are effective measures to reduce
climate change; and,
of events in support of America Recycles
Public Library, a student recycled art display,
event; and,
community that the Vail Town Council
Recycles Day and the importance of waste
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