buying recycled
TRANSCRIPT
Page 3 Introduction
Page 4 Apparel/Clothing
Page 5 Furniture
Page 6 Handbags
Page 7 Home Décor
Page 8 Household Items
Page 9 Jewelry and Accessories
Page 10 Kid Stuff
Page 11 Kitchen and More
Page 12-13 Lawn and Garden
Page 14 Office Supplies
Page 15 Outdoor Furniture
Page 16 Outdoor and Recreation
Page 17 Pets
Page 18 Stationery, Journals, and More
Page 19 General Resources
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Be a super-consumer and buy eco-friendly gifts and products! Many people don’t realize how important and easy it is to buy recycled. The recycling process doesn’t end when your recycling is collected. Those recycled materials are made into new products that must be purchased to “close the recycling loop” and ensure these materials re-enter the economy.
Buying recycled also keeps waste out of landfills, extends the life of natural resources, and allows you to send a message to companies about the demand for environmentally friendly practices. So shop recycled and make a meaningful difference in the environment, economy, and local community!
How can I make it work for me?There are many myths about recycled products. You may think that recycled content products are too expensive or of a poor quality. In fact, many recycled products are competitively priced and of equal or greater quality compared to products made from virgin materials.
It may take some effort in the beginning, but as you become familiar with vendors, manufacturers, and local stores that sell recycled content products, it will become easier to buy recycled. This guide can help!
Shopping is something fun to do with friends and family. What a perfect way to reach out and encourage others to buy recycled as well. Going green is contagious – so pass it on! Review these tips before you go out and shop:
• Know the manufacturer or product name in case you need help finding a particular item at the store.• Keep an eye out for labeling which identifies recycled content.• Try to find products that use at least 30% post-consumer materials.• Steer clear of products made entirely from virgin materials.• Can’t find it in the store? Check online for products using the keyword: recycle.• As always, don’t buy it if you don’t need it!
WHY BUY RECYCLED?
GREEN SHOPPING TIPS
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Note: If you sell products made with recycled content and would like to be included in this guide, contact us at (314) 615-8958.
APPAREL/CLOTHING
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STORE / VENDOR
Alpine Shop440 N KirkwoodKirkwood, MO 63122(314) 962 -7715
1616 Clarkson Rd.Chesterfield, MO 63017(636) 532-7499www.alpineshop.com(Search: recycled)
REI1703 S. Brentwood Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63144(314) 918-3004www.rei.com(Search: recycled)
Shoes.com8300 Maryland Ave.Clayton, MO 63105(888) 233-6743www.shoes.com(Search: recycled)
Urban Outfitters1491 St. Louis Galleria St. Louis, MO 63117 (314) 727-6262www.urbanoutfitters.com
It takes just 25 two-liter soda bottles to make one adult size fleece jacket.
PRODUCT(S)
Vests, pullovers, and jackets.
Hiking, travel, and casual clothing: shirts, pants, jackets, skirts, dresses, sweaters, and workout clothing.
Assorted casual and dress shoes. Available online only.
Alternative Apparel product line: shirts.
RECYCLED CONTENT
Made from recycled plastic bottles.
Made from organic cotton and recycled PET polyester, sourced from old soda bottles. REI sells other recycled content products.
Various recycled materials.
Made from organic cotton and recycled polyester.
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STORE / VENDOR
Dax Stores: The World’s Largest Eco-Friendly Department Store(650) [email protected](Search: recycled)
Mohawk Various locationsSt. Louis RegionCheck their website for the nearest vendor.(800) 266-4295www.mohawkflooring.com
RBF Interiors5055 Natural Bridge AveSt. Louis, MO 63115(314) 383-7003www.rbfinteriors.com
Whit McLeodPO Box 132Arcata, CA 95518(707) [email protected]
Yemm & Hart1417 Madison 308Marquand, MO 63655(573) 783-5434www.yemmhart.com
FURNITURE
RECYCLED CONTENT
100% recycled plastic lumber and recycled aluminum.
Recycled plastic, recycled wood waste, reclaimed wood.
Remanufactured office furniture.
Made from reclaimed lumber from demolition sites, wine or water tanks, and salvaged logs.
Milk jugs, rubber from tires, and post-industrial auto upholstery trimscrap.
PRODUCT(S)
Patio furniture and indoor furniture.
Flooring including carpets, hardwood, tiles, rugs, and more.
Office furniture.
Indoor furniture, dining room, bar/entertaining, and outdoor furniture.
Seating, tables, and lighting.
Recycled furniture can be made of plastics, metals, and reclaimed wood that would otherwise be headed for a landfill.
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HANDBAGS
RECYCLED CONTENT
Made from plastic retail bags.
100% recycled plastic bottles.
100% used truck and tractor inner-tubes.
Recycled license plates, rubber, and bottle caps.
100% post-consumer recycled polyester. REI also sells other recycled content products.
PRODUCT(S)
“Eye candy” arm adornment.
Assorted tote bags.
Purses, bags, etc.
Purses and other accessories.
Various shoulder bags.
The first recycled handbags were made of old truck tarps, old inner tubes, and used seat belts.
STORE / VENDOR
American Visions9854 Manchester RoadRock Hill, MO 63119(314) 961-0099 www.american-visions.com
Earthchic LLC1157 Church St.Mobile, AL 36604(800) 590-6165www.earthchic.com
Everything Carz2125 QuallaWixom, MI 48393(248) 926-5124www.everythingcarz.com/shop/
LittlearthVarious VendorsSt. Louis CountyCheck online for the vendor nearest you.www.littlearth.com
REI1703 S. Brentwood Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63144(314) 918-3004www.rei.com(Search: recycled hand bags)
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STORE / VENDOR
Plowsharing Crafts6271 Delmar Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63130(314) 868-3723
137 W. Jefferson St.Kirkwood, MO 63122(314) 909-9401www.plowsharing.org
St. Vincent de Paul Society Aurora Glass2345 W. BroadwayEugene, OR 97402(888) 291-9311www.auroraglass.org
VivaTerraP.O. Box 9330Pueblo, CO 81008(800) 233-6011www.vivaterra.com(Search: recycled)
Wal-MartVarious locationsSt. Louis Countywww.walmart.com(Search: recycled)
Yemm & Hart1417 Madison 208Marquand, MO 62655(573) 783-5434www.yemmhart.com
HOME DECORRECYCLED CONTENT
Handcrafted from recycled materials such as paper and aluminum cans. All made by third world artisans who receive Fair Trade wages.
100% recycled glass.
A wide variety of recycled materials including paper, metal, glass, wire, aluminum, and wood.
Handcrafted from recycled magazines, newspapers.
Wal-Mart also sells other recycled content products.
Recycled milk jugs, rubber from tires, and industrial upholstery trim scrap.
PRODUCT(S)
Plates, bowls, ornaments, nativity scenes, and more.
Decorative glassware, sun catchers, and ornaments.
Functional and decorative items; wall art, metal globes, candelabras, tea and spice chests, twig flower holders, and much more!
Decorative mirrors.
Mirrors in frames, picture frames, and certificate holders.
Half of all polyester carpet made in the United States is made from recycled plastic (PET).
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STORE / VENDOR
Bean Products, Inc.1500 S. Western Ave.Chicago, IL 60608(800) 726-8365www.beanproducts.com(Search: recycled)
TargetVarious locationsSt. Louis County(800) 440-0680www.target.com(Search: recycle)
Trader Joe’sVarious locationsSt. Louis County(314) 963-0253www.traderjoes.com
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
RECYCLED CONTENT
Products made with recycled poly fiber, polystyrene, plastics, and fleece.
Products made from recycled rubber and melamine (plastic).
100% recycled plastic.
PRODUCT(S)
Pillows, chairs, and ottomans.
Garden hoses, doormats, bowls, plates, and cups.
Preserve brand toothbrushes.
Every month, we throw out enough glass bottles and jars to fill up a giant skyscraper. All of these jars are recyclable!
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STORE / VENDOR
Eco-art.comGifts from recycled, reused and natural materialswww.eco-artware.com
Various sellersOnly available online.www.etsy.com(Search: recycled)
Uncommon Goods140 58th Street Building B Brooklyn, NY 11220(800) 365-0056www.uncommongoods.com(Search: recycled, then click jewelry)
JEWELRY and ACCESSORIES
RECYCLED CONTENT
Made of recycled or reused materials.
Made of countless recycled and re-used materials.
Made by unique artists from salvaged materials: glass, aluminum, retired typewriters, skateboards, and more.
PRODUCT(S)
Hand-crafted jewelry.
Bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and much more.
Necklaces, bracelets, cufflinks, and earrings.
Phone cards, toothpicks, bobbie pins, aluminum cans, and bottle caps are just a few of the materials that can become unique and stunning jewelry.
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STORE / VENDOR
Circle of Knowledge10980 Sunset Hills PlazaSt. Louis, MO 63127(314) 821-5150www.circleofknowledge.com/home.htm
Green Home Environmental Store(877) 282-6400www.greenhome.com/products/kids/toys/105863/
Toys R UsVarious locations St. Louis County(800) 869-7787www.toysrus.com(Under catergory “Specialty Toys”, click Eco-Friendly Toys.)
KID STUFF
RECYCLED CONTENT
Made from 100% recycled plastic.
Made from 100% recycled post-consumer HDPE.
40% of the rubber basketball cover is made from recycled scrap rubber; other toys are from recycled plastic.
PRODUCT(S)
Kids cookware sets by Green Toys.
Radio Flyer Earth Wagon.
House cleaning sets by Green `n Clean, adventure toys by Sprig, sand playsets by Green Toys, and basketballs by Wilson.
Buying recycled content toys is a great way to show kids the importance of recycling and what happens to recycled materials.
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STORE / VENDOR
American Visions9854 Manchester RoadRock Hill, MO 63119(314) 961-0099 www.american-visions.com
Crate and Barrel1 The Boulevard Saint LouisSt Louis, MO 63117(314) 725-6380www.crateandbarrel.com(Search: recycled glassware)
The Smashed ChefsCheck the website for locations of distributors in the St. Louis area. (636) [email protected]
Whole Foods1601 S. Brentwood Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63144(314) 968-7744www.wholefoodsmarket.com
KITCHEN and MORE
RECYCLED CONTENT
Made from recycled glass.
Made from recycled glass.
Made from kiln-fired recycled bottle glass.
Made from 100% recycled plastic.
PRODUCT(S)
Dinner plates and candle holders.
Recycled glassware such as vases, glasses, and jars.
Dining, decorative, and gift pieces from recycled materials.
Preserve brand cutting boards and colanders.
Once an aluminum can is recycled, it can be part of a new can within six weeks.
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STORE / VENDOR
Abundant Earth(888) [email protected](Search: recycled products)
Botanical Garden4344 Shaw BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63110(314) 577-5137www.mobot.org/shop
Clean Air Gardening2266 Monitor StreetDallas, TX 75207(214) 819-9500www.cleanairgardening.com(Search: recycled)
Earth City Supply13607 Missouri Bottom Rd.St. Louis, MO 63044(314) 581-3364
Fort Bellefontaine Compost13060 County Park Rd CtrSaint Louis, MO 63138(314) 355-0052
LAWN and GARDEN
RECYCLED CONTENT
Made from recycled plastic and reclaimed materials.
Made from various recycled materials.
Made from recycled canvas, plastic, and other materials.
Made from recycled organic materials.
Made from recycled organic materials.
PRODUCT(S)
Decorative lawn ornaments, benches, patio furniture, wildlife houses, and wildlife feeders.
Home and garden accessories.
Gardening gloves, composting kits, planters, recycling bins, and lawn furniture.
Clean fill, compost, mulch and topsoil.
Compost and mulch.
Your home’s landscaping can play a big role in energy conservation.
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STORE / VENDOR
Fred WeberApproximate location:South of I-70 offEarth City ExpresswayCall for detailed directions(314) 291-0887
International Mulch Company1 Mulch LaneBridgeton, MO 63044(314) 336-1030www.internationalmulch.com
Robinson’s Rain Barrels, LLCP.O. Box 422Fenton, MO 63026(314) 226-0092www.robinsonsrainbarrels.com
Route 66 Landscape Supply Center18900 Franklin RoadPacific, MO 63069(636) 271-3352
St. Louis Composting39 Old Elam Ave Valley Park, MO 63088(636) 861-3344
LAWN and GARDEN, cont’d.
RECYCLED CONTENT
Made from recycled organic matter.
Made from 100% recycled shredded tires.
Made from recycled food grade barrels.
Made from recycled organic materials.
Made from recycled organic materials.
PRODUCT(S)
Compost and mulch.
Mulch and rubberific mats.
Rain barrels.
Mulch, compost, and soil amendments.
Compost and mulch.
Composting is a great way to “recycle” yard waste. Compost in your own backyard or support composting by purchasing from local retailers.
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OFFICE SUPPLIES
RECYCLED CONTENT
Made from recycled paper and plastic.
100% recycled content, except for ink.
Made from recycled paper and plastic.
Made from recycled paper and plastic.
Made from recycled paper.
PRODUCT(S)
Binders, notebooks, scissors, and office paper.
Remanufactured laser toner cartridges and refilled inkjet cartridges.
Paper, paper pads, clipboards, envelopes, pencils, and a wide range of other office supplies. Some only available online.
Paper, paper pads, clipboards, envelopes, pencils, and a wide range of other office supplies. Some only available online.
Office paper and specialty paper for commercial purchase.
Americans throw away enough office and writing paper each year to build a wall twelve feet high stretching from Los Angeles to New York.
STORE / VENDOR
Green Home Environmental Store(877) [email protected](Search: recycled office)
InkForYourPrinter.com1845 West Square DriveHigh Ridge, MO 63049(866) 677-1900www.inkforyourprinter.com
Office DepotVarious locationsSt. Louis Countywww.officedepot.com (Search recycled)
Office MaxVarious locationsSt. Louis Countywww.officemax.com (Search: recycle)
Paper & More1781 Larkin Williams Rd. Fenton, MO 63026(636) 349-7662
2394 Centerline Ind. Dr. St. Louis, MO 63146(314) 991-0311
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STORE / VENDOR
Lelu Metalcraft13200 Manchester RoadSt. Louis, MO 63131(314) 966-6195
Plasti-tek Sales, Inc9736 S. BroadwaySt. Louis, MO 63125(314) 544-2500www.plasti-tek.com
Suburban Leisure Center14015 Olive Blvd.Chesterfield, MO 63107(314) 469-6100www.suburbanleisurecenter.com
UpBeat Inc.Available only online www.upbeatinc.com
OUTDOOR FURNITURE
RECYCLED CONTENT
Lumber from recycled milk jugs and soda bottles.
Plastic lumber made from recycled plastic milk jugs.
Plastic lumber made from recycled plastic milk jugs.
Plastic lumber made from recycled plastic.
PRODUCT(S)
Outdoor chairs and tables.
Poly-wood brand outdoor furniture.
Poly-wood brand outdoor furniture.
Outdoor furniture, benches, and receptacles.
It takes 1,050 recycled milk jugs to make a six-foot plastic park bench.
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OUTDOOR and RECREATION
RECYCLED CONTENT
Made from recycled plastic bottles.
Recycled fibers, plastics, and glass.
Recycled fibers, plastics, and other recovered materials. Some products made from 100% recycled materials!
Recycled fabrics, plastics, and insulation.
Recycled polyester fleece, recycled plastic.
PRODUCT(S)
Vests, pullovers, and jackets.
Men and women’s outdoor clothing, bird feeders, and other supplies.
Hiking packs, messenger bags, backpacks, sleeping bags, and fleece apparel.
Men’s and women’s outdoor clothing and jackets, luggage and bags, gloves, hats, and other outdoor gear.
Sleeping bags and fleece vests, jackets, and gloves.
Thirty-five recycled two-liter soda bottles make enough fiberfill for a sleeping bag.
STORE / VENDOR
Alpine Shop440 N KirkwoodKirkwood, MO 63122(314) 962 -7715
1616 Clarkson Rd.Chesterfield, MO 63017(636) 532-7499www.alpineshop.com
Cabela’s 1 (800) 237-4444www.cabelas.com
Campmor1 (888) 226-7667www.campmor.com(search: recycled)
Patagonia1 (800) 638-6464www.patagonia.com
REI1703 S. Brentwood Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63144(314) 918-1004www.rei.com
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STORE / VENDOR
Green Home Environmental [email protected](877) 282-6400www.greenhome.com
Lola & Penelope’s7742 Forsyth BlvdClayton, MO 63105(314) [email protected]
PetcoVarious locationsSt. Louis Countywww.petco.com
World Wise Products sold at Target, Walgreens, PetCo and other major realtors. You can find a provider online at:www.worldwise.com
PETS
RECYCLED CONTENT
Recycled plastic bottles.
Recycled t-shirts, fire hoses, and fabrics.
Recycled plastic and reclaimed wood pulp.
Post-consumer plastic bottles made into a fiber fill blend.
PRODUCT(S)
Pet beds, accessories, dog harness, and grooming products.
Dog toys and pet beds.
Pet bedding and cat litter box.
Pet beds, toys, and other accessories.
You could walk your dog down one mile of an average United States highway and see about 1,457 pieces of litter.
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STORE / VENDOR
Barnes and NobleVarious locationsSt. Louis Countywww.barnesandnoble.com
HallmarkVarious locationsSt. Louis Countywww.hallmark.com
Recycled Paper Stationerywww.recycledpaperstationery.com
STATIONERY, JOURNALS and MORE
RECYCLED CONTENT
100% recycled paper.
50% recycled paper for some greeting cards in the Shoebox line.
Products are tree-free, recycled, and hand-made.
PRODUCT(S)
Stationery, journals, notebooks, and calendars.
Greeting cards.
Cards, paper, gifts, journals, scrapbooks, and posters.
Making recycled paper instead of new paper uses 64 percent less energy and 58 percent less water.
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STORE / VENDOR
Eco Artwarewww.eco-artware.com
Home Eco: Your “Green” General Store.4611 Macklind Ave. St. Louis, MO 63109 (314) 351-2000 [email protected]
Uncommon Goodswww.uncommongoods.com(search: recycled)
GENERAL RESOURCES
RECYCLED CONTENT
Made of recycled or reused materials.
A wide range of recycled materials including glass, plastic, paper, and metal.
Recycled glass, plastic, and other materials.
PRODUCT(S)
Hand-crafted jewelry, personal, home and office accessories, business gifts, and custom awards.
An environmentally friendly home products store with recycled art, stationery, rugs, furniture and other eco-friendly household items.
Creatively designed and unusual home accessories and gifts.
On average, each one of us produces 4.4 pounds of solid waste each day. This adds up to almost a ton of trash per person, per year.