The increased demand encourages businesses to manufacture products from recycled material. Contact the state's Office of Administration to find out how to be placed on a list of businesses that supply recycled products, or how to bid for state contracts. Current contracts include many paper products, garbage bags, and re-refined oil. State government also purchases products such as park benches and picnic tables made from recycled plastic. To broaden the demand for recycled products, local and county governments, school districts, and businesses can make policy similar to the state's decision to use recycled products.
Organizations can join together to develop contracts to purchase recycled products.
This can allow small townships or school systems to achieve economy of scale when buying recycled products. Companies that have uses for the waste may contact the exchange. Then, the two companies agree on packaging, shipping, and other arrangements. Companies can cut waste disposal costs by using the exchange. Wastes listed in the exchange range from corn cobs to cleaning solvents.