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Most Americans have grown up with the idea that when we place trash in our garbage cans, it magically disappears and we no longer need to be concerned about it.  But times have changed, and the garbage we throw away doesn't go away.    We must take responsibility for our garbage.  Americans produce nearly three times more solid waste annually than many other countries, and we throw most of it away.  We at Gloverville Elementary are doing our part by recycling aluminum cans and donating the money to our local Valley Empty Stocking Fund.

We need aluminum for airplanes, cars, bicycles, and many household items--not just for soda cans.  There's still aluminum in the ground, but it won't be a buried treasure forever if we keep digging it up.  That's why we have to save it whenever we can, instead of throwing it out.  The best way to preserve it is by recycling--using it over and over again.  The average person in this country drinks 250 six-packs of soda in one year!  Imagine throwing all of the cans out.  What a waste.  Now imagine saving them all and using them again.  Much better.