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Buying Recycled SCAGPO Spring Training March 12, 2008
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Definition: Buying Recycled Purchasing goods made of recycled materials.
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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)
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Why Buy Recycled? It makes recycling work.
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Why Buy Recycled? It saves natural resources. It saves energy. It generates less pollution.
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What are the possible barriers? Cost Change Negative perceptions
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Starting a Buy Recycled Program Review your current purchasing program. Phase in new, “green” products. Promote your program.
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Resources EPA ’ s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines: www.epa.gov/cpg/ www.epa.gov/cpg/ EPA ’ s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing: www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp/ www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp/ Recycled Products Guide Office Max, Office Depot, Staples, etc.
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Contact Us DHEC’s Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling 1.800.768.7348
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