Recycled vs. Recyclable
Studies have found that 95% of consumers don't understand the difference between "Recyclable" and "Recycled". Let's talk about it!
Recyclable products are products that are able to be recycled. Many have labels such as "Recycle Me" and "Curbside Recyclable (Check Locally)." Not all items carrying these labels are recyclable. To determine if your item is recyclable, check out our website. You can also look for a How2Recycle Label on the back.
Recycled products have been recycled already and are made with recycled materials. Products may advertise that they were made with "100% Recycled Materials," "Post Consumer Recycled Materials," or "100% Recycled and Recyclable Packaging." Just because a product was made with recycled materials doesn't mean it is recyclable. Check out our website for a complete list of recyclable materials.
So, what should you buy? Both recycled and recyclable materials are helpful to our environment. Recycled materials reduce resource extraction and waste. Recyclable materials ensure that the product will not end up in a landfill (if you Recycle Right). What do you look for when purchasing a product?