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HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, Global climate change is a result of human
3behavior; the effects of global climate change can be minimized
4by adopting sustainable practices, such as recycling; and
5 WHEREAS, The United States makes up 4% of the global
6population, yet, as a nation, we generate more than 30% of the
7planet's waste; 65% of products in the U.S. end up in a
8landfill or become incinerated; many of these products can be
9reused or recycled; and
10 WHEREAS, The Illinois Public Interest Research Group
11Education Fund has reported that Illinois falls behind other
12states in regard to recycling; Illinois generates an estimated
1319% more waste per capita than the average state in the U.S.;
14the City of Chicago has the lowest recycling rate, at only 9%
15of all waste being recycled; and
16 WHEREAS, November 15 of each year is America Recycles Day,
17which is a perfect opportunity to encourage recycling and other
18green initiatives on a statewide and national level; therefore,
19be it
20 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
21HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that

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1we declare November 15, 2019 as "Go Green Day" in the State of
2Illinois to raise awareness for recycling in the State of
3Illinois and encourage residents to learn about the importance
4of recycling and other green initiatives.