This is both safe and respectful.Īmerican Flag Recycling: A group advocating recycling nylon flagsĪre there recent changes to the Flag Code or flag rules? Modern flag retirement ceremonies, often held annually on Flag Day, sometimes feature the symbolic burning of a single flag (cotton or wool) and the burial of the others. Nylon and flags made from other synthetics can be buried. Burning is preferred for cotton and wool flags. In some states, it is even illegal to burn nylon, so adhering to the Flag Code puts you in direct violation of the law. Burning them can release hazardous gases, including formaldehydes, ammonia, carbon monoxide, and traces of hydrogen cyanide into the air. But today's flags are often nylon or other petroleum-based materials. In earlier times, most American flags were made of cotton or wool. Some Boy Scout and Girl Scout troups also can provide this service. Or you can contact your local Elks Lodge (who created the idea of Flag Day, established officially by President Truman, himself a member of the Elks), the American Legion, or the Knights of Columbus. And be sure to consider providing a small donation to them for their assistance. Section 8k of the Flag Code states, "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." We recommend that you contact your local VFW Chapter and ask them for help properly disposing of your flag. If the flag has been dirtied, you should clean it by hand with a mild soap solution and dry it well before returning it to use. But if it does, you should correct the situation immediately. You should, of course, try to avoid having the flag touch the ground.
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