America Recycles Day

November 15 is America Recycles Day, a nationally recognized event that encourages Americans to recycle, reduce waste and reuse items and to complete the loop by purchasing products made of recycled content.

Families wishing to learn more about recycling are encouraged to join us for America Recycles Day Celebration activities throughout the weekend, free with Garden admission. Participate in hands-on activities for children, and learn how to be “more green” in general and in your garden and landscape choices from visiting local organizations.

Partnering organizations include:

• Biodiversity Alliance 
• Bon Appetit 
• Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District 
• Garick 
• Good Nature Organic Lawn Care 
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore 
• Keep Wickliffe Beautiful 
• Keep Mentor Beautiful 
• Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation 
• Nature Center at Shaker Lakes 
• Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District 
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention 
• Rosby Resource Recovery and Berry Farm 
• Wood Stock from the Past 

Sponsored by Biodiversity Alliance, on there will be a special 3:30 pm screening on both Saturday and Sunday of the film, TAPPED!, a timely documentary trailing the path of the bottled water industry from the plastic production to the ocean in which so many of these bottles end up.  Experience this film, chosen by the International Documentary Association to be a 2010 Academy Award contender for Best Documentary Film, and named one of America's biggest Life Changers by Extra.

The Garden will also host a Tool Drive over the weekend to benefit Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, a project that keeps materials out of local landfills. Consider bringing a new or used garden tool (or other tools) with you for donation. Nonmembers will receive $2 off adult general admission with a tool donation.