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Understanding the Benefits of Buying Recycled: Spring Training March 12, 2008

Explore the concept of buying recycled goods, the difference between EPP and Buying Recycled, and the benefits it brings to the environment and human health. Learn about barriers like cost and perceptions, and steps to start a Buy Recycled program. Discover valuable resources to guide your purchasing decisions and contact DHEC’s Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling for assistance.

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Understanding the Benefits of Buying Recycled: Spring Training March 12, 2008

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  1. Buying Recycled SCAGPO Spring Training March 12, 2008

  2. Definition: Buying Recycled • Purchasing goods made of recycled materials.

  3. 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)

  4. Why Buy Recycled? • It makes recycling work.

  5. Why Buy Recycled? • It saves natural resources. • It saves energy. • It generates less pollution.

  6. What are the possible barriers? • Cost • Change • Negative perceptions

  7. Starting a Buy Recycled Program • Review your current purchasing program. • Phase in new, “green” products. • Promote your program.

  8. 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.

  9. Contact Us DHEC’s Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling 1.800.768.7348

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