From The Journal Record:

“Environmental activism” implies one must be “actively” engaged in steps to save our planet. Typical activities include planting trees, re-insulating that old attic, and even joining Greenpeace to stop commercial fishing boats from hunting whales in protected sanctuaries. But there are many beneficial things you can do, in the comfort of your home, 12 ounces at a time.

Today, environmental activism is coming to a couch near you and it’s getting easier than ever. That’s right, this football season, you can help do your part to safeguard your children’s Earth, by drinking more beer and recycling the glass bottles. And yes, any glass bottle will do, but at least I got your attention.
Glass is endlessly recyclable, and most glass bottles and jars produced in the United States now contain at least 25-percent recycled glass – which also requires 75-percent less energy to produce than glass made from new materials.

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