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Ecotech Institute to Collect Old Electronics as Part of America Recycles DaySM on November 15
Ecotech Institutes Celebration will also include an art and upcycling contest Denver, Colorado, October 30, 2013 On November 15, Ecotech Institute will host an
electronics drop off station, accepting old electronics such as TVs, computer monitors and printers. This recycling event joins thousands of others across the country in celebration of America Recycles Day. This is a national initiative by eep !merica "eautiful and the only nationally recogni#ed day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the $nited %tates. This year&s theme, '( )ant to "e *ecycled,+ was developed to educate people about the importance of recycling and its impact on our economy and environmental well,being, as well as motivate occasional recyclers to become everyday recyclers. !t Ecotech Institutes celebration, electronics will be collected at the school at 1-.. %. !bilene %treet in !urora, from / a.m. to 5 p.m. (n addition to the collection center, 0cotech (nstitute students will ta1e part in an upcycling contest, giving them a chance to show off their creativity by creating upcycled outfits. This could include creating outfits from recyclable materials such as plastic bags, newspaper, garbage bags, aluminum foil and many other items. ')e are very proud supporters of 0cotech (nstitute&s America Recycles Day event and commend their efforts to promote recycling in the 2enver area,+ said "renda 3ulley, %enior Vice 3resident of *ecycling at eep !merica "eautiful and national program manager for America Recycles Day. '*ecycling is the easiest thing we can all do to improve our community, conserve natural resources and create green jobs. 4ollectively, through events li1e these, we aim to ma1e recycling bigger and better 565 days a year.+ 0cotech (nstitute is also hosting an art contest for elementary students. !rtwor1 can be dropped off at the school, 1-.. %. !bilene %treet, for consideration or emailed to 7hanna %tavina at #hanna.stavina8ecotechinstitute.com. 0cotech (nstitute will use this year&s winning artwor1 as the logo for ne9t year&s Americas Recycles Day celebration.

'*ecycling is something many people ta1e for granted, but it&s a simple act that has tremendous impact,+ said yle 4rider, 0cotech (nstitute&s :anager of 0nvironmental Operations. ';or e9ample, ma1ing cans from recycled aluminum actually uses <5 percent less energy than non,recycled materials.+ The national recycling rate is currently at 5-.= percent. *ecycling =5 percent of the nation&s waste would create nearly 1.5 million jobs by >.5., according to a report by the Tellus (nstitute with %ound *esource :anagement. ;or more information about 0cotech (nstitute&s America Recycles Day celebration and cleantech programs offered by the school, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com?americarecyclesday.cfm. About Ecotech Institute Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing !merica&s wor1force for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the !ccrediting 4ouncil for (ndependent 4olleges. @aunched in !pril >.1. in 2enver, 4olorado, it offers eight highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with s1ills valued by today&s alternative renewable energy employers. 4lasses start once per Auarter and applications are always accepted. ;inancial assistance is available to those who Aualify. 0cotech (nstitute is a division of Education Corporation of America. ;or more information about 0cotech (nstitute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call /==,5>6,55=6. About America Recycles Day !merica *ecycles 2ay%: is a national program of eep !merica "eautiful, and is the only nationally recogni#ed day and community,driven awareness event dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the $.%. %ince its inception in 1<<=, communities across the country have participated in !merica *ecycles 2ay on November 15 to educate, promote environmental citi#enship, and encourage action. @earn more at AmericaRecyclesDay.org. About Keep America Beautiful, Inc. eep !merica "eautiful is the nation&s leading nonprofit that brings people together to build and sustain vibrant communities. )ith a strong national networ1 of 1,>.. affiliates and partners including state recycling organi#ations, we wor1 with millions of volunteers who ta1e action in their communities. eep !merica "eautiful offers programs and engages in public,private partnerships that help create clean, beautiful public places, reduce waste and increase recycling while educating generations of environmental stewards. Through our actions, we help create communities that are socially connected, environmentally healthy and economically sound. ;or more information, visit kab.org. BBB