Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Proclaims Nov. 15 “Recycling Awareness Day”

Gov. Bill Lee Proclaims Nov. 15 “Recycling Awareness Day”

Presents Certificate of Appreciation to Tennessee Recycling Coalition

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 15, 2024) Gov. Bill Lee proclaimed Nov. 15, 2024 “Recycling Awareness Day” in Tennessee. Gov. Lee also honored the Tennessee Recycling Coalition with a Certificate of Appreciation. recognizing TRC’s staff and Board of Directors for the organization’s statewide efforts.

“We are grateful for Gov. Lee’s support of our organization,” Executive Director Amber Greene, Tennessee Recycling Coalition, said. “The special proclamation and Certificate of Recognition are tangible acknowledgments of the high value our state places on recycling. This honor will inspire and encourage us for years coming.”

Among the proclamation highlights, the document read “Whereas recycling saves precious energy, conserves valuable natural resources, protects the environment, reduces landfill needs, and creates a positive economic impact…I do hereby proclaim Nov. 15, 2024, as Recycling Awareness Day in Tennessee and encourage all citizens to join me in this worthy observance.”

The Tennessee Recycling Coalition exists to educate and promote recycling across the state. TRC’s mission is to provide a resource for all Tennesseans, regardless of their organization or affiliation, to learn about recycling and to establish a network that fosters education and the sharing of best practices. 

“TRC’s dedication to promoting America Recycles Day in November showcases our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship,” TRC Board President Caleb Powell said. “We hope to inspire all Tennesseans to take action to recycle in their community.”

America Recycles Day was founded in 1994 and is an initiative of Keep America Beautiful. KAB spotlights this important day with national efforts. Each year on November 15, millions of Americans come together for America Recycles Day. The day is about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources. According to KAB, “Small actions can lead to big impact!”

Photo Caption: TRC Board Member Robert Hayes, TRC Executive Director Amber Greene, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, TRC President Caleb Powell, TRC Board Member Lindsay Ross

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2024 Recycling Grant Opportunity

The Tennessee Recycling Coalition (TRC) is announcing a grant to provide recycling bin grants to public and private K-12 schools, municipalities, state parks, governments, non-profits, and organizations in Tennessee. The grant funding amount is $1,500 per applicant, and two grants will be funded to support a new recycling program or expand an existing recycling program. This grant program supports the mission of TRC, a non-profit organization that works to promote and grow recycling efforts in the state.

Deadline: Applications are due Friday, November 1st, 2024. Please click the link below to go to the application. You be located in the State of Tennessee to apply. One application per organization will be accepted. Winners will be selected and notified by November 10th. The bins will ship from Busch Systems. Thank you to our sponsor, Nobody Trashes TN. If you have any questions, please email Amber Greene at ambergreene@tnrecycles.com.

For guidelines and the application, please click here.

You can visit the tnrecycles.com for more info.

2023 Recycling Grant Winners

Dr William H. Brewster Elementary School & Jackson Christian School