How to Recycle Your American Flag

Earth911
Jan 26, 2026, 12:00 pm114 ptsTrending
Editor’s Note: We received this intriguing question from a Scouting leader, how do you recycle a flag while respecting it appropriately. When an American flag is worn, faded, or tattered, it should be retired with respect. But what happens next? Most modern flags are made from synthetic materials like nylon…

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