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Myths & Truths
Doesn't the symbol on the bottom of my plastic mean it's recyclable?
Are Compostable Products the Answer?
Compostable (sometimes called biodegradable) cups, plates, and
utensils are emerging on the market as an alternative to disposable plastic
items. Most are made from corn, sugarcane, or other plant material. You see
them at events; restaurants, coffee shops and co-ops are offering compostable
to-go containers; and you can even buy them in stores for use at picnics and
parties.
"Green" Office Supplies
Parts excerpted from Going Green: A Guide to Becoming An Environmentally Friendly Business Without Going Broke, www.tub.com
When buying office supplies, it is important to think about durability, energy, natural resource use, recycled content and recyclability, toxicity, biodegradability and packaging.
Make a list of all the major supplies your company buys and find ones made out of recycled materials. See the web sites below for companies that sell "green" office products.
