Sustainable Business Practices – Why Buy Recycled Products
There are more than 4,500 products available with recycled content. The EPA recently published a report linking materials management, including recycling and waste management to a reduction in the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. As more companies demand these products, availability should increase.
As consumers become more aware of the environmental impacts of their actions and as they do more as individuals to help counteract the current problems, they expect more from businesses and the products they purchase. The environmental movement is powerful and whether you’re on it or not, the time has come for change. Just as there are no products containing CFC’s on the shelves of US stores today, retailers will have to make changes to remain competitive and sustain their business.
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I agree that more and more businesses are beginning to use recycled materials. What’s even better is that designers are beginning to consider end-of-life more, so that materials can be fully and efficiently recycled (“upcycled”) without wasting energy.