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Close the Loop, Buy Recycled

Buying recycled materials is critical to the economics of the recycling process. There are many products that contain recycled materials or are made completely of recycled materials. When shopping, check labels for the recycling symbol and choose products with recycled content when you can.

Look for and consider purchasing recycled content:

Paper products (various types)
Toilet tissue
Trash bags
Clothes
Rugs
Plastic trashcans, etc.
Carpet
Floor mats

Another growing application for recycled-content products is in remodeling and building construction. Products such as plastic lumber, plastic/wood waste lumber, carpet, paneling, insulation, tiles, wallboard and roofing are now available utilizing recycled materials. Look for these products and compare their quality and cost. Click here to go to our online Buy Recycled Guide

Check out more info on the web:

United States Environmental Protection Agency (www.epa.gov/msw/buyrec.htm) search "buy recycled".

Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention (www.dnr.state.oh.us/recycling ) search "buy recycled".