buying recycled scagpo spring training march 12, 2008
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Buying RecycledSCAGPO Spring TrainingMarch 12, 2008
Definition: Buying Recycled
• Purchasing goods made of recycled materials.
EPP vs. Buying Recycled
• EPP:“Products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose…” (U.S.EPA)
Why Buy Recycled?
• It makes recycling work.
Why Buy Recycled?
• It saves natural resources.
• It saves energy.
• It generates less pollution.
What are the possible barriers?
• Cost
• Change
• Negative perceptions
Starting a Buy Recycled Program
• Review your current purchasing program.
• Phase in new, “green” products.
• Promote your program.
Resources• EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement
Guidelines: www.epa.gov/cpg/ • EPA’s Environmentally Preferable
Purchasing: www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp/ • Recycled Products Guide• Office Max, Office Depot, Staples, etc.
Contact UsDHEC’s Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling1.800.768.7348