A Brief History of Recycling: How Conservation Shaped Our Past The importance of protecting the environment has become increasingly clear over the past few decades. The first Earth Day in 1970 marked a major turning point—a catalyst that inspired a more environmentally conscious society. But the concepts of recycling and conservation are far older than many realize. In fact, people and businesses have been reducing waste and finding creative ways to reuse materials as far back as the 1700s. Early American Ingenuity In the early…
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