America—and Johnson Space Center—recycles

2014-12-02

Johnson Space Center got in on the action for America Recycles Day on Nov. 13 with an eco-friendly book swap, inspiring TED videos, free goodies and more. The sustainability team also partnered with the Freeman Branch Public Library, who generously donated books to add to JSC team member donations. All leftover books were returned to the library.

Participants learned about recycling and sustainability, including how they could make a positive impact by protecting the planet and its resources, during this fun event. Recycled "art" on display also contributed to the larger picture of green living. See photos from the day below.

JSC team members check out available books at the book swap in the Teague Auditorium lobby. Image Credit: NASA/Lauren Harnett

Kayce McDaniel looks through one of the books at the book swap. Image Credit: NASA/Lauren Harnett

There were many reading options to choose from during America Recycles Day. Image Credit: NASA/Lauren Harnett

EO team members help book-swap guests make book selections. Image Credit: NASA/Lauren Harnett

Recycled art made of toilet paper rolls. Image Credit: NASA/Lauren Harnett

Recycled art on display. This creation is made of a 2-liter plastic bottle, glass bottle and soda can. Image Credit: NASA/Lauren Harnett

The plastic bag pile to the left is what one year of not throwing away bags amounted to for one person. Image Credit: NASA/Lauren Harnett

A Lego representation of sustainability. Image Credit: NASA/Lauren Harnett