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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROCLAMATION America Recycles Day 2012-11-15ftt ark,Qrotorabo to clamatto II WHEREAS,Estes Park recognizes the importance of protecting and preserving our natural resources and adopting conscientious habits that will improve our daily lives and bring about a cleaner,safer,and more sustainable environment;and WHEREAS,the Town of Estes Park is committed to good stewardship of the environment,and has actively engaged in recycling and sustainability efforts for more than 30 years;and WHEREAS,although there has been an increase in the amount of recycling in Estes Park to date,our community’s estimated recycling rate of between 10%and 15%is less than half of the nationwide average of 34.1%;thus it is important for Estes park residents to redouble efforts to embrace and apply the ethic of REDUCE, REUSE,and RECYCLE;and WHEREAS,Estes Park community leaders and citizens can use “America Recycles Day”as an opportunity to spread the word about recycling opportunities including the Town’s local recycling center co-located with the waste transfer station,residential and commercial recycling service available to Estes Valley residents and local businesses through private enterprise,and innovative nonprofit recycling programs such as Freecycle and Terracycle;and WHEREAS,by encouraging businesses,government agencies,nonprofit organizations,schools and individuals to recognize America Recycles Day 2012, we can further promote recycling as an environmentally efficient and economically smart habit;and NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,proclaim Thursday,November 15,2012,as AMERICA RECYCLES DAY In witness whereof I have hereunt set my hand and caused thu seal to be affixed. 7/ William C.Pinkham,Mayor Aftest ,‘4ovember 13,2012 ©2005 www,Mui an,AL 256)739-5951 in the Town of Estes Park.