What would make people trample a person to death to purchase something? Why would anyone stand in line for hours on a national holiday? Nothing explains that.

However, during the holiday period after Thanksgiving through the first of the year, sane adults turn into crazy people on spending frenzies. Some people act as if they are a plane ready for takeoff or a race car on the Indy 500. That's stress we all don't need and gifts we don't need.

America honors recycling in November. You can be part of the celebration by committing to or renewing your commitment to recycle all you can.

Did you know that recycling is one of the easiest ways to reduce global warming? In support of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, the Monroe County Solid Waste Management District (District) urges you to find out what's in your trash bag and recycle.

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency reports, "Recycling just 35 percent of our trash would reduce global warming emissions, equivalent to taking 39 million cars off the road and anywhere from 75 percent or more of our trash can be recycled."

The National Recycling Coalition states, "Nationally, recycling saves the equivalent of more than 5 billion gallons of gas, reducing the dependence on foreign oil by 114 million barrels." It reduces pollution, saves energy, and conserves resources.