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America Recycles Day, 2005
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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
November 15, 2005

America Recycles Day, 2005
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America



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 manufac-turers, 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.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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