America Recycles Day, 2021

In simple terms

President Biden proclaims November 15, 2021 as America Recycles Day, calling on Americans to observe the day with programs and activities and to continue reducing, reusing, and recycling. The proclamation highlights climate change impacts, announces the release of a National Recycling Strategy, and notes disproportionate environmental burdens on Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 64061

Record & deadlines

Nov 12, 2021Signed
Signed by the President
Nov 17, 2021FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 64061
Federal Register PDF
Nov 15, 2021
America Recycles Day observance

Key directives

Proclaim November 15, 2021 as America Recycles Day
Call upon people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities
Encourage all Americans to continue reducing, reusing, and recycling efforts throughout the year

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation of November 15, 2021 as America Recycles Day
Release of National Recycling Strategy referenced as occurring concurrently

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

Proclamation references but does not itself establish binding requirements for the National Recycling Strategy
No specific enforcement mechanism or funding attached to the proclamation
Vague on concrete deliverables beyond ceremonial observance