Waste Reduction

Reuse Products

The following is a list of web retail distributors that carry either reusable replacements for common disposable items, or products that help you reuse items around the home and office. To add to the list, or to make modifications, contact the staff listed at the bottom of this page.

Automotive

Seat Covers

Reusable seat and floor covers for servicing automobiles. These products are used in the automotive industry to replace single use plastic seat covers and paper floor mats. By doing so, our customers are able to reduce plastic waste and minimize garbage removal fees.

Bags

• Food Storage, Bag Washers and Dryers: Bag-E-Wash, available from Gaiam and reuseit.com
• Gift Bags (Alternatives to Gift Wrap): Wrapsacks
• Tote Bags: reuseit.com
• Custom Bags: customgrocerybags.com

Envelope Reuse Labels

• Recycled Paper Supplies
• Squidoo

Napkins

• Hankettes: Organic cotton and wool products
• reuseit.com

Paper Padding Presses (to turn used paper into paper tablets)

• Hugh Lyman's Paper Padding Press (PDF, 215 KB)
  Contact: hlyman@comcast.net

How to Add to This List: To suggest other companies for this list of retail products, or to request removal from this list, contact the staff listed at the bottom of this page. Additions are subject to the discretion of the Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle).

Disclaimer: The State makes no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no liability for the information contained in this document. Any mention of individual businesses and their commercial products shall not be construed as an endorsement of such products or processes. The information contained in this document is not complete, and is provided for informational purposes only.

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