Waste seriously impacts our environment, and recycling is an easy answer to the issue. Reducing trash and reusing what we can means all of us can live in a cleaner, healthier America.

You can join Democrats across America as we recycle in every state. If you would like to help plan or attend an event, please contact your local state party or use our online events tool.

DID YOU KNOW?

• For every ton of recycled paper, you save up to 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4,000 kilowatts of energy and 7,000 gallons of water.

• Americans throw away 25 trillion styrofoam cups every year.

• Every year, the average American throws away around 1,200 pounds of organic garbage that could be composted.

RESOURCES

• Recycle your electronic waste.

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