Vol. 43

Title:
It's Good Business to Buy Recycled

Author:
Eric Nelson

pp: 292

Abstract:
The rapid growth of recycling programs threatens the stability of the very markets upon which recycling depends. Strong recycled -material collection systems require equally strong markets for recyclables to remain viable. In support of the development of recycled material markets, King County has developed a recycled product procurement policy requiring County agencies to purchase products manufactured with recycled materials wherever practicable. King County purchases recycled products and materials valued at over 1 million dollars per year. The successes of our "Buy Recycled" program may serve as a useful model for businesses, since environmentally sound practices are important to customers and may represent marketing opportunities:

• Recycled paper is used for all stationery, business cards, photocopying, and printing, and the chasing arrow logo identifies the recycled content of all printed materials.
• Re-refined motor oil is used by all County vehicle fleets and a "Follow-My-Lead" bumper

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