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As the saying goes, “if
you aren’t buying recycled, you aren’t really
recycling.” Obviously if no one is buying products
made from recycled materials than there isn’t a market
and recycling itself will not continue. We will cover
some of the most requested items here but would like to
encourage you to simply ask for recycled products when you
are in the market for whatever it is you are in the market
for. If your store doesn’t offer the product
in recycled content let them know that you would be interested
in having the option.
THE ECOASIS IN BRECKENRIDGE
IS NOW OPEN! This co-operative store and resource
center has a wide selection of recycle products and materials
to help you live a little greener. Located behind the Bighorn
Paint Store (next to 7-11) on County Road 450, the Ecoasis
is open Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm and on Saturdays
from 10am to 4pm. Look for workshops at the Ecoasis throughout
the year!
Packaging- Is the package made from recycled material- and is it recyclable? Paperboard (like a cereal box) almost always is made with recycled content, glass and aluminum typically is as well. Plastic on the other hand is rarely made from recycled content, so check the label. Certain companies make recycled content packaging a priority and others do not.
Paper Products-
Recycled content toilet paper and paper napkins and towels
can be found at most grocery stores these days (and if yours
doesn’t carry them you need to tell them to start).
If you must buy paper plates, you should know that
there are many recycled options for these as well, although
not all stores carry these yet. If you are having
a hard time finding them, stop by the Ecoasis in Breckenridge
located behind the Bighorn Paint Store (next to 7-11) on
County Road 450 or call 970-547-0147. Seventh Generation
www.seventhgeneration.com
is a great company for these products and is widely available.
Office Paper-
Plain white copy paper is easy enough to find in recycled
content. One local store is The Balance Sheet www.thebalancesheet.com
at 101 S 7th Street in Frisco for paper- they offer much
more than just plain white paper too. The Ecoasis
in Breckenridge (see above for location and phone number)
carries 100% Post-Consumer Content Paper! If you can’t
find what you are looking for there a visit to Conservatree
http://www.conservatree.org/paper/PaperGuide.shtml
will certainly help. Their Guide to Environmentally
Sound Papers is a great resource for finding many companies
that offer just what you are looking for.
Other Office Products-
The Balance Sheet www.thebalancesheet.com
also offers binders, pencils, folders, and even equipment
for organizing your office all utilizing recycled content
products. The staff at the Ecoasis can help you with
these items as well.
Outdoor & Building
Products- There is decking, carpeting, picnic benches,
planters and more all made from recycled content products.
The Ecoasis is your best resource for these. JaiTire
www.jaitire.com
produces a great playground cover and mulch (which looks
like wood mulch) made from recycled tires.
Other Resources for Buy Recycled Information & Products
National Green Pages - www.coopamerica.org
GrassRoots Recycling Network - www.grrn.com
Buy Recycled Business Alliance - www.brba-nrc-recycle.org
Close the Loop - www.closetheloop.com
Amazing Recycled Products - www.amazingrecycled.com
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