[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 174 (Tuesday, November 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2047]
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                          AMERICA RECYCLES DAY

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                            HON. GEOFF DAVIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2011

  Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize America 
Recycles Day, an annual national awareness event, the mission of which 
is to promote the social, environmental, and economic benefits of 
recycling and buying recycled products.
  Today, I would like to highlight the automotive recycling industry, 
which plays a large role in preserving our natural resources and 
reducing demand for scarce landfill space.
  During the recycling process, over 80 percent of the entire vehicle 
by weight is reused, remanufactured or recycled. The recycling of these 
vehicles saves an estimated 85 million barrels of oil that would have 
been used in the manufacturing of new or replacement parts.
  Automotive recycling businesses employ over 108,000 people around the 
country. The majority of these businesses are small, family owned and 
operated.
  The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is an international trade 
association which has represented an industry dedicated to the 
efficient removal and reuse of automotive parts, and the safe disposal 
of inoperable motor vehicles. Our Nation owes much to the 4,500 
automotive recycling facilities represented by the ARA, that help to 
recycle over 11 million retired vehicles every year. ARA has instituted 
its own program that certifies that automotive recycling facilities 
meet specified business, environmental, safety, licensing and 
regulatory standards.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me, on America Recycles Day, in commending 
the automotive recyclers for all they do to protect and promote our 
environment.

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