California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)

Buy Recycled

Purchasing and Tracking Tools

Many resources are available to help you learn more about recycled-content products (RCP) and other environmentally preferable products. The following are specific tools to help you with your purchasing efforts.

See also: Audience-Specific Resources | Product-Specific Resources | General

Databases, Directories, and Catalogs

Product Libraries/Collections

  • Alameda County. Resource-Full Showcase. The Resource-Full Showcase is a traveling environmental exhibit demonstrating recycled, reused, recyclable, and nontoxic materials in construction and remodeling. The showcase is constructed with more than 50 recycled-content and sustainable building materials.
  • The CIWMB's Recycled-Content Product Library contains nearly 800 samples of recycled-content and other environmentally preferable products. To schedule a tour, contact Buy Recycled staff.

Tracking Tools

These tools were designed for California State agency use, but could be adapted for others.

Last updated: June 07, 2005
Buy Recycled Programs http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/BuyRecycled/
Contact: buyrecycled@calrecycle.ca.gov (916) 341-6199