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Proc 9368ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9368

America Recycles Day, 2015

President Obama proclaimed November 15, 2015 as America Recycles Day, encouraging Americans to participate in recycling programs and activities. The proclamation highlights environmental benefits of recycling and urges individuals, businesses, and state/local governments to reduce waste and increase recycling efforts.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 72325

Impact dates

  1. America Recycles Day observation

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 15, 2015 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

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of November 15, 2015 as America Recycles Day

Near term (90d)

  • Encouraged observation of America Recycles Day with programs and activities on November 15, 2015

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding mandates; purely hortatory language ('I call upon,' 'I encourage')
  • No enforcement mechanism or funding attached
Proclamation 9368: America Recycles Day, 2015 · Executive Orders