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Recognized every Nov. 15, America Recycles Day is the only national day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. Celebrating its 12th year, it has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits at home and work and to buy products made with recycled materials. Through America Recycles Day, Keep America Beautiful Inc. and the National Recycling Coalition support local communities and raises awareness by educating citizens about the benefits of recycling.

So what can you do to increase or enhance your recycling efforts? Take the ARD pledge here and commit to activities such as leading by example, recycling all e-waste, sharing with five or more friends the benefits of recycling and most importantly, knowing what materials you can and cannot recycle in your community. (Click here for a PDF of acceptable items in Greensboro.)

As I mentioned in a post on my personal blog, most everything can be recycled or reused. Take time this week to think about what you can do to improve your efforts. And remember while the choice is yours the outcome will belong to everyone.

Jeanne lives in Greensboro with her husband Tom and two children. She has recently launched The Green Samaritan, an eco-friendly blog. You can follow her on Twitter @greensamaritan and become a fan on Facebook.