|| Close the Loop... Buy Recycled!

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. 

Buy Recycled, Buy Local - EARTHA'S GREEN SHOP! Eartha's Green Shop is High Country Conservation Center's eco-store located at 518 E. Main Street in Frisco. You can find recycled and sustainable gifts at Eartha's Green Store such as bamboo to-go ware, Kwytza Kraft bowls and lamps made from recycled chopsticks, Resource Revival's recycled bike chain gifts, Green Glass Company's recycled wine glasses and vases, and more... Stop by Eartha's Green Shop Monday through Friday between 10am and 5pm to find unique and recycled gifts and gadgets.

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 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 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 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 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 Industries produces a great playground cover and mulch (which looks like wood mulch) made from recycled tires. 

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