    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 117, 108th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 7734 of November 14, 2003

    America Recycles Day, 2003

    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation

    To preserve America's majestic beauty, we must conserve our natural
    resources and practice responsible stewardship. On America Recycles Day,
    we reaffirm our commitment to conservation and recognize the increase in
    recycling in the last two decades.
    Twenty-five years ago, only one community in the United States had a
    curbside recycling program. Today, more than 9,000 communities have
    curbside collection, and many others provide drop-off centers or
    cooperative collection facilities. Businesses and communities are
    boosting recycling collection efforts, and companies are using new
    technologies and methods to manufacture products more efficiently.
    Manufacturers, retailers, and governmental and non-governmental
    organizations are engaging in voluntary product stewardship partnerships
    to reduce waste. Industries are also discovering ways to reduce waste
    and cost, cut pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and conserve
    energy and water.
    Many of the products used every day, including aluminum cans,
    appliances, office paper, cardboard boxes, furniture, and clothing
    contain recycled materials. We also recycle motor oil, tires, plastic,
    glass, batteries, and building materials, and we are developing new ways
    to recycle electronic products--the fastest growing portion of America's
    municipal waste.
    On America Recycles Day, I encourage individuals, businesses,
    communities, tribes, and government to continue to work together as good
    stewards of America's resources. By using our resources wisely, we help
    build a stronger economy and a healthier future.
    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, 2003, 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 fourteenth day of
    November, in the year of our Lord two thousand three, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
    eighth.
    GEORGE W. BUSH

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