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Recycling November 15th is officially America Recycles Day - set aside by the US Environmental Protection Agency who recognized the importance of recycling to the economy and to the environment in 2018 via this special day. In the beginning of the US recycling/returnable programs in the early 60's they achieved only 7% return rate... but today as of this year they have seen an increase to 35%. Now while the growth rate is something to celebrate, 35% leaves a long way to go if we want to create a sustainable world. As such this day is used to provide incentive for community-driven awareness events that promote and celebrate recycling. http://brummetmedia.ca/store.html Interestingly our Trash Talk 2-book series offers a lot of insight as to how the recycling process works for virtually every item you might find in the office or home waste bin. The series also offers ways to reduce consumption through repurposing or reusing items that would have formally considered waste...

Conscious Living Events November 15 Location: Stropol Roulant - Montreal, QC (Canada) Seeds of Diversity's Annual General Meeting @ 12 noon November 15th  is also  America Recycles Day  - raising awareness about recycling and purchasing of items made from recyclable materials. This day was set aside in 1997 by the  National Recycling Coalition. November 15-16 Location: Montreal, QC (Canada) EcoSgn Conference (Eastern Canada Organic Seed Growers Network) Info:   https://rb.gy/e479f2 November 21 Location: Fort Steele, BC (Canada) The 2019 Agricultural Learning Symposium on Invasive Weed Management incorporates a number of speakers and presentations re: innovations, opportunities and challenges that are emerging in this rapidly changing industry. Registration is limited. $10 per person. Early bird tickets available until Nov 11 - 30% off with code THEWORM Info:  https://www.ekisc.com/2019-agricultual-l...