Many industry standards do not distinguish between virgin and recycled products. Buying recycled closes the recycling loop. If you have a recycling collection program, you should also have a corresponding recycled purchasing program. Otherwise, you're merely sorting recyclables. Market development translates into economic development.
Recycling creates jobs and serves as a catalyst for new enterprises.
Americans must strive to strengthen recycling markets by buying recycled products to sustain the commitment, investments and progress already made to promote and increase recycling. Return to Previous Page .