What is recycling going to cost your business?
There are lots of recycled products out there that are the same price, if not less expensive than non- recycled products.
With recycled paper, such as printing or writing paper, the cost may be higher than in comparison to brand new paper.
Why are recycled products often more expensive than new products?
This is because recycled printing and writing paper, often produced by small paper mills, costs more to manufacture than new paper produced at larger, fully integrated mills.
Plus, other factors, such as the supply of clean source-separated waste paper, the cost of raw materials, fluctuations in the international paper market, and the demand for finished products, also affect pricing.
One effective way to reduce recycling costs is through co-operative purchasing.
Co-operative purchasing increases the volume of recycled products purchased, helps ensure availability, establishes common definitions and percentages, and lowers the cost of producing and purchasing recycled products.
Even with higher costs, many eco-friendly and environmentally aware businesses are beginning to recognise the need to purchase recycled paper products.
Follow in their footsteps and sign up to Greener Now today to help increase recycling and reduce climate change.
