Close the Loop: Buy recycled!

Environmentally conscious consumers know that purchasing products made from recycled material helps eliminate the need for mining more virgin materials and creates a demand for the materials we recycle, thereby closing the recycling loop. However, these products can be difficult to find and are often more expensive than those made from virgin materials. Eureka Recycling's twice-annual Recycled Products Cooperative makes it easy and affordable for you to purchase environmentally friendly paper, as well as compostable serviceware for yourself or your office.

Eureka Recycling combines smaller orders to get a bulk discount from the supplier and passes the savings on to you. The paper available through our co-op is the most environmentally friendly copy paper on the market today. Eureka Recycling has sifted through information on recycled content, chlorine bleaching and various certifications, so you can be sure that this paper is the best choice for the environment. We also know that recycled paper performs just as well as virgin paper in copiers and printers. Last year, over 3 million sheets of this paper were purchased and used successfully by our co-op partners.

Our Recycled Products Co-op also gives you the opportunity to purchase products made from plant materials (like corn or sugarcane) as an alternative to disposable plastic products, which are not biodegradable and are made from petroleum, a nonrenewable resource. Based on our research on cost, quality, and environmental benefits, Eureka Recycling is offering compostable forks, spoons, knives, bowls, plates and cups. These products aren't meant to replace reusable dishes, but they are a great alternative to plastic, especially if you can compost them after use.

Order your copy paper and compostable products now! Visit www.eurekarecycling.org to find more information and download the order form. The order deadline is Tuesday, April 17, 2007. If you don't need these products now, but would like to stay informed about future product availability and order deadlines, just call (651) 222-7678 or email buyrecycled@eurekarecycling.org and we'll keep you in the loop!

Eureka Recycling is a nonprofit organization that specializes in recycling and waste reduction. Driven by a mission to demonstrate waste is preventable, not inevitable, Eureka Recycling provides cutting-edge, economically sustainable programs that serve the Twin Cities metro area.