Participated in Recycling Campaign Fun-Run today!

In my hometown, recycling awareness began as part of an experiment by high school students. Township residents could bring aluminum cans and newspapers to deposit into one of two large dumpsters. This was in the late 70s, but it wasn't until the mid-80s that our county began a township-wide recycling program. Back then, it was only for aluminum cans, plastics with a specific number, and newspapers. They even designated a specific area at our local dump where they could be brought! My dad refused to participate, but my mother took it to heart! My 70-something grandfather would even take things to the dump, just to feel like he was helpful! By the time I was an adult with my own home, the program was enlarged to included cardboard, most plastics, cans and bottles. So I basically grew up with recycling. When I moved to PA in 2010, the local town only recycled cans, bottles and newspaper-no cardboard! I couldn't believe it! But we moved again in April, and here, it's just like home. They recycle everything! My boyfriend is slowly coming around, but my 20-30s next door neighbors throw EVERYTHING away in the trash! I believe in the 3Rs-I was seriously involved in Freecycle back in the mid-to-late 2000s. I started with it, trying to get things for my home for free after my ex left, but then I realized that I could also give a lot away and feel great about it! It's just not as popular around here like it was where I used to live.

Hi victorywp, thanks for the praises. I agree that this was a meaningful event. I enjoyed it a lot. I like the concept of this campaign too. I have been planning to do some exercise, but couldn't find the right time. This campaign does help my wish come true in doing some walking and running exercise. =D This campaign does helps a little, even if not much. Yes, you are right. There are still some littering around the event place especially after the run. Plastic bottles everywhere on the floor. However, when there was an announcement stating that if we pick up bottles to be recycled, we could exchange for a gift. I am not sure if these littered bottles are picked to claim for gifts. However, after the event ends, we realized that there was no such thing as to claim for gifts from the crew there. LOL! What a disappointment. Seems like people will only pick up rubbish if they are rewarded, it is not part of their lifestyle to keep the place clean. These are human habits, and we really need time for them to change. Yes, we should not give up hope. May we learn and help our country to advance just like other countries do. =) Have a nice day!

Hi scorpiobabes, that is really good. Being able to grew up recycling is a blessing. We really need to build up such healthy habit, and be a pattern to those around us. This campaign has taught me that each person takes up their bit of responsibility can help change our current situation to save the Earth. It was really a fun experience and enjoyable. Me too, I grew up learning about recycling, so i dislike when i see people littering. Some people take for granted to throw rubbish anywhere convenient to them if they couldn't find a dustbin. This is really a bad habit. Some even says that tissue and papers are recyclable and degradable items, and even if they litter, it will rot and become dust after some time. Although it's true, but i still disagree with littering. If everyone thinks like that, then who would care for the cleanliness of the place? May we change our habit and live a healthy lifestyle. Let not convenience becomes our unhealthy habit of littering. Let's keep our Earth clean, and practice the 3Rs - reduce, reuse, and recycle. =)

Happy to receive extra info from you regarding this campaign. Maybe in future, if i have the extra time, i would like to join in the fun as well.

Hi myfb2009, yeah...sometimes i join this campaign and didn't received any gift or medal too. It's just a fun and same time helping to make the campaign successful and bring the awareness to more people. This campaign is held across the state, i guess. That was what i heard. Yes, let's save our earth even in our daily living. That is what matters most. Have a nice day.

Sorry, miss out replying your other question. Yes, this campaign is held every year.

Please, don't be sorry about my having to give up running. I don't miss it that much-and now I get to actually enjoy the scenery more. I've learned to adjust-and having it just makes me more aware of what I DO have. There are many other ways that I can participate, but around here, there aren't a lot of opportunities.

Hi scorpiobabes, i am sure the opportunities would come around...just a matter of time. It's great that you know how to adjust and enjoy what you have around you. That is a good positive approach. Have a nice day.

Hi scorpiobabes, sorry to hear you have multiple sclerosis. But i am very proud of you that despite your current situation, you do not give up participating the fun run. =) Yes, during my high school time, there are competitions held organised by the recycling departments for schools whereby we compete which school is able to accumulate the highest amount of papers to be recycled. Hence, we all students were encourage to participate. So, we have to go from houses to houses to asked for newspapers to be recycled. Even teachers and parents help the students to gather recycled newspapers. At the same time we were recycling, at the same time we were competing between schools in hoping that we would win over other schools. LOL! =D

i dunno.. still seems pointless to me.. but i'm for recycling..

Hi AgentGulaman, you are absolutely right on that. Every year they held this kind of run for this campaign, and it is really a great way for us to stay fit. =) Also, you have the point, the proceeds of the recycling campaign and running event will be used for the environment protection and awareness like you said. =) Have a great day!

Hi glenng01, that is wonderful! =) Yes, we should go for 3R : Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. That's right, a win-win situation for us getting a healthy exercise, and meantime they managed to collect more recycled items for reuse and recycle. =) Way to go!

Hi ElicBxn, that is good. Recycle helps safe our Earth. Even if you do not run, it doesn't matter. You already participate when you recycle. If everyone does a bit on their part, i am sure the Earth would be a better place to stay. =)

Hi coldnpale, thank you very much for your praises. Yes, it was a really educational campaign along with a mini marathon for participants to build a healthy lifestyle. I hope such similar campaign would be held in your country for you to participate and enjoy! =D Let's run towards a healthy lifestyle and a clean preserved planet Earth! =D

Hi prashu228, thanks for the encouragement! =) Yes, i felt that my company has organised this well for staffs to participate. We do learn and gain at the same time about recycling, the updates of our country's waste management, and how we can all achieve living in a healthier and safer country. =)

Oh that is good! Having recycling picnic is something i have not joined before. Yeah, through such activities, the awareness is somehow being published and reached out to many. Thanks, i had a great time. =)

Hi kokomo, that is great to have such a heart desire for the country. =) Good job! Hopefully your country would organize such event and activities for the citizens to participate and build up the habit of recycling in unity. =)

Hi Smokinq, yes that is absolutely right. May we teach and guide the young ones to learn while young how to keep the place clean and throw rubbish at the proper place, and even recycle items at the appropriate bins. Lets practice together to build the awareness among families, friends, colleagues and people around us to care for the Earth together to avoid natural disasters takes place.