America Recycles Day is a nationally recognized day that’s all about recycling! It’s a time to learn, get inspired, and take action.
From plastic bottles and aluminum cans to paper and electronics – recycling helps keep tons of materials out of landfills, saves natural resources, and reduces pollution. And who wouldn’t want to be part of that? Whether at home, school, or work, we can all pitch in to recycle more and waste less.
Join us to learn about the recycling efforts of local partner organizations like Keep Tahoe Blue, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, Redwood Materials, Waste Management, Green Up and Nevada Department of Wildlife.
America Recycles Day
Help clean up Lake Tahoe
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent a device that will help keep Lake Tahoe’s beaches and shores clean using a variety of materials. What will you invent to help preserve one of America’s most beautiful lakes and the jewel of the Sierra?
Toy take apart
Ever wonder what’s inside that favorite toy? How does it work? What makes it move? Find out once and for all in this hands-on activity in The Shop that will have you dismantling a variety of toys to see what’s inside.*
*Some activities include access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used
improperly. Caregivers are encouraged to help young participants use the tools and
materials safely.
improperly. Caregivers are encouraged to help young participants use the tools and
materials safely.
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