Earth Day
Wisconsin has a proud history of leadership in waste reduction, recycling and environmental protection. AROW is extremely honored to be a part of that legacy at it celebrates Earth Day 2017.
“The work that AROW members do every day, ensuring recycling programs runs seamlessly and providing workable strategies to reduce waste, are critical to Gaylord Nelson’s idea that, ‘Every person has the inalienable right to a decent environment,’” stated Melessa Johnson, AROW’s President. “On Earth Day, and every day, AROW asks Wisconsinite’s to strive to reduce waste and recycle more.”
What is Earth Day?
In spring 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to force this issue onto the national agenda. Twenty million Americans demonstrated in different U.S. cities, and it worked! In December 1970, Congress authorized the creation of a new federal agency to tackle environmental issues, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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2017 Earth Day Campaign
Recycle More Wisconsin, a program of the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin, is offering residents opportunities to celebrate and promote recycling by taking part in state and nationwide Earth Day campaigns. Starting April 3, residents can take advantage of events and opportunities around the state and online to learn about recycling. These events lead up to Earth Day on Saturday, April 22.
Connect Online
Starting April 3rd, the Recycle More Wisconsin Facebook page will be launching our statewide “Earth Day 2017” campaign by featuring images and facts that encourage individuals to recycle. The campaign will run right up to Earth Day on April 22 and we’ll use the hashtags #EarthDay2017 #RecycleMoreWI. Join our campaign by going to our Facebook Page, like our page, share our posts, and utilize the hashtags.
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One of the most important factors of the first Earth was that events were locally organized in a grassroots fashion, not planned by the government. This empowered people to get involved, planning events in their community for their community.
We have compiled a list of events that we have heard about. There may be others. Connect with your local environmental agencies to see if something is happening in your area.
Wisconsin Earth Day Events
Recycle More Wisconsin Recycling Facts Campaign
April 03, 2017
Starting April 3rd, the Recycle More Wisconsin Facebook page will be launching our statewide “Earth Day 2017” campaign by featuring images and facts that encourage individuals to recycle. The campaign will run right up to Earth Day on April 22 and we’ll use the hashtags #EarthDay2017 #RecycleMoreWI. More information is available at www.recyclemorewisconsin.org. Join our campaign by liking our page, sharing our posts, and utilizing the hashtags.
City of Milwaukee/Waukesha County MRF Tours
April 04, 2017
Two opportunities are being provided for individuals to tour the City of Milwaukee/Waukesha County Materials Recovery Facility for free. The tours are Tuesday, April 4 at noon and Thursday, April 20 at 4:30 PM. Registration and closed-toe shoes are required for this hour-long, hard hat tour of the facility. To register for the free tour, visit www.kgmb.org.
Dunn County Highway 12 Clean Up
April 21, 2017
Our Division has partnered with Menomonie Disposal to clean up a section of Hwy 12 that runs in front of our Transfer Station and their business. 9 am - 12 pm on April 21.
St. Croix County Celebration
April 23, 2017
St. Croix County is hosting its 13th annual Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 23 from 12-4 pm at the YMCA Camp St. Croix in Hudson. This is a free family-friendly event that is full of hands on environmental activities, booths and crafts.St,