FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2004
CONTACT: Jacob DiPietre, (850) 488-5394
Lt. Governor Jennings Participates in America Recycles Day
Ceremony
TALLAHASSEE - Lt. Governor Toni Jennings today joined members of the
community, state employees and government officials to celebrate America
Recycles Day. The event encourages Floridians to conserve natural resources,
strengthen local economies and create jobs by making a commitment to recycling
and purchasing recycled products.
"Waste reduction is not only vital to the sustainability of Florida's natural
resources, it also makes economic sense," said Lt. Governor Jennings. "By taking
personal responsibility for managing waste, we can reduce pollution and reap the
far-reaching environmental and financial benefits generated from a thriving
recycling and reuse industry."
Exhibits and activities highlighted the principles of recycling, reusing and
reducing waste. While some participants competed in a "Junk Yard Art" contest,
others brought hard-bound books, printer and toner cartridges, cell phones,
rechargeable batteries and compact discs for recycling.
During the past few
years, recycling in Florida has reduced the amount of waste disposed in
landfills by almost one third. The commitment of State employees has resulted in
the recycling of over 2,000 tons of office paper in Tallahassee alone -
equivalent to saving 34,000 trees.
Now in its eighth year, America Recycles Day
reminds Americans of the nation's sensitive natural resources and personal
responsibilities as environmental stewards. Last year, nearly one million
Americans took the America Recycles Day pledge to prevent and reduce waste.
To learn more about Florida's America Recycles Day, visit
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/recycling/default.htm.
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