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Most Americans say it feels green to buy recycled

 

 

Nearly 83 percent of Americans say they feel more "green" when buying products for the home that are made from recycled plastics or other recycled materials, according to a survey of consumers by Harris Interactive on behalf of Plastics Make it Possible, an initiative sponsored by the plastics industries of the American Chemistry Council.

 

The survey finds that "being green" is not only about recycling plastics and other materials but also about closing the "recycling loop" by purchasing products made from the materials that Americans recycle every day. The poll was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive from Oct. 7-11, 2010, among 2,699 adults ages 18 and older.

 

Study results were timed to coincide with November 15, which is America Recycles Day, a nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle ... and think about buying products made with recycled materials.

 

"America Recycles Day is the perfect time to celebrate closing the 'recycling loop,' and it's exciting to hear that more Americans are interested in innovative products like clothing and home furnishings made from recycled plastics," said Steve Russell, vice president, Plastics Div. of the American Chemistry Council. "As consumers, we have so many options these days to buy products that not only look good but also make us feel good about helping the environment. And it goes well beyond fashion -- many plastics can be recycled and given a second life as carpeting, furniture, backyard decks, new bottles and bags, and other products we use every day."

 

To encourage consumers to recycle more and "close the loop," Plastics Make it Possible offers tips for recycling everyday plastics at its website, www.plasticsmakeitpossible.com.

 

Source: Plastics Make it Possible

 

 

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