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For Immediate Release: November 10, 2005 Contact: Glenna Brown Recycling Coordinator Phone: 972-769-4228 City of Plano Celebrates Texas Recycles Day (Multiple Activities Planned) The City of Plano is planning several events to encourage Texans to recycle or increase their recycling efforts in conjunction with “Growing Recycling in Texas,” the theme of the November 15, 2005 Texas Recycles Day. Promoting composting, a sale on Plano Pure products has been announced by Ms. Glenna Brown, the City’s Recycling Coordinator. “Plano residents can order bulk quantities of compost, mulch, topdressing or soil blend by Nov. 18, and they will receive a 10% discount if they mention the ‘Texas Recycles Day Special.’” Order from www.planopure.com or call Environmental Waste Services Customer Service at 972-769-4150. The City’s Commercial Diversion Department will celebrate Texas Recycles Day with a workshop for Plano businesses on November 15. “Our department is partnering with Whole Foods, Allied Waste and Plano Pure Products to educate businesses on the benefits of implementing our unique waste diversion program,” explained Robert Smouse, Special Services Superintendent. Ms. Brown will highlight Texas Recycles Day and National Children’s Book Week when she visits with several Plano elementary schools as a guest reader Nov. 14 -18. She will read Johnny and the Old Oak Tree, an adventure story that will broaden students’ knowledge of recycling and motivate them to make a difference at home and at school. “We want to help Plano residents make recycling part of their everyday lives,” said Ms. Brown. For more information on Texas Recycles Day and recycling in Plano, visit www.texasrecyclesday.org or www.planoenvironmentalwaste.com.