The website is full of ideas on how to turn a can to treasure-iPhone free application of aluminate that helps the user set and track financial objectives for recycling, a turnkey toolkit that provides steps to recycling planning a campaign to raise money for charity.
"Increased recycling can also be the creator of the work," said Beth Schmitt, Director of the recycling program for Alcoa. "According to the container recycling Institute, every thousand tons of recycled beverage containers, between 1.5 and 7 jobs could be created by private industry. So recycling energy-rich natural resources not only helps us become energy independent, but it also creates a private sector jobs we desperately need in this country. "
Although it is very simple to recycle, this is not always easy. In some communities, consumers do not have access to recycling bins or know where to find a recycling center. That's why the website also includes a search tool recycling center locations and a list of countries that offer recycled trash through Alcoa Recycling Bin donation Program.
"In 2008, Alcoa take charge to increase recycling rates in the us for 75 per cent by 2015, and we can only happen by getting everyone involved," said Paula Davis, President, Alcoa Foundation. "Our partnership with keep America's America Recycles Day is the perfect way to engage the next generation of Americans, especially, in recycling."
To spread the word to students, for the first time, Alcoa is also sponsoring America Recycles Day recycling activities in the College football tailgating parties in November. Participating schools receive tailgating starter kit which includes t-shirts, banners, buttons and 500 recycled bags recycled.