[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 19, 2002)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 69657-69658]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-29514]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 7627 of November 14, 2002

                
America Recycles Day, 2002

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Americans are dedicated to protecting our land, 
                ensuring that our air is clean, and preserving the 
                purity of our water. To help fulfill these 
                responsibilities, government, businesses, community 
                organizations, and every citizen must work together to 
                serve as good stewards of all of our natural resources. 
                On America Recycles Day, we renew our commitment to 
                preserving our resources by recycling and using 
                products made with recycled materials.

                Recycling has become one of the most successful 
                environmental initiatives in our Nation's history. In 
                1990, Americans recycled or composted 34 million tons 
                of material. In the following decade, this number more 
                than doubled to nearly 70 million tons. These efforts 
                are helping to safeguard our environme by reducing the 
                need for landfills and incinerators. Last year, the 
                Federal Government contributed to these important goals 
                by purchasing paper, retread tires, re-refined oil, 
                concrete, insulation, and other products containing 
                recycled materials.

                Our Nation also continues to develop innovative ways to 
                reduce, reuse, and recycle our waste. Although we have 
                made significant progress, much work still remains. 
                Americans generate more than 230 million tons of solid 
                waste each year. Simple measures can help communities, 
                businesses, and individuals decrease waste and extend 
                the use of our natural resources. Individuals and 
                families can participate in the recycling programs 
                offered in their neighborhoods.

                At home and in school, parents and teachers can educate 
                children about the benefits of recycling and the 
                importance of caring for our environment. By purchasing 
                products made from recycled materials, American 
                consumers provide economic incentives for businesses to 
                collect, produce, and market more products that are 
                recycled and recyclable. Our recycling and reuse 
                industry provides approximately 1.4 million jobs, 
                producing billions of dollars in annual revenues that 
                contribute to the prosperity of our country. By 
                recycling, we conserve our valuable resources, protect 
                our air and water from harmful pollutants, and 
                strengthen our economy.

                On America Recycles Day, I encourage all Americans to 
                rededicate themselves to using our resources more 
                wisely by reusing and recycling the materials they 
                purchase. Through these efforts, we help make our 
                communities more livable, our businesses more 
                competitive, and our Nation a healthier place for 
                future generations to enjoy.

                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, 2002, as 
                America Recycles Day. I call upon the people of the 
                United States to observe this day with appropriate 
                programs and activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fourteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand two, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 02-29514
Filed 11-18-02; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P