BUY RECYCLED
A list of products made from recycled
materials, which are available from local stores, or can be purchased online or
by mail order. For contact details of stockists, click
here.
| PRODUCT |
Available from |
Information |
| Aprons | The Green Trading Company | For adults and children – made from recycled juice cartons |
| Backpacks | The Green Trading Company | For adults and children – made from recycled juice cartons, natural jute or Onya Backs |
| Battery
chargers
|
Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) | Solar powered battery chargers |
| MarketPlace UK | Various types of battery chargers | |
| Natural Collection |
Solar powered battery chargers |
|
| Bin liners |
As Nature Intended |
Degradable bin liners, and liners made from 50% recycled plastic |
| Robert Dyas |
Made from 100% recycled plastic |
|
| Natural Collection |
100% recycled polythene bags |
|
| J. Sainsbury |
Made from recycled plastic / biodegradable liners |
|
| Bottle bags | The Green Trading Company | Strong natural jute bags with dividers - single, 3-bottle & 6-bottle sizes |
| Building materials | Green Building Store | Green building products - paints, timber, glazing, insulation - that are easier on the environment. Products for trade users too. |
| Cafédirect coffee |
Oxfam |
Hammersmith, Richmond and other Fairtrade product branches (not available at the Chiswick branch) |
| J. Sainsbury |
Cafédirect uses jars made from 70% recycled glass which can then be recycled again. It is also a Fair trade product which guarantees a better deal for Third World producers. |
|
| Can Crushers | Lakeland Limited | Crush-a-can will flatten bulky aluminium and steel cans ready for recycling. Takes cans up to 475ml. |
| MarketPlace UK | Search for "can crusher" | |
| CD holders |
RHS |
Made from recycled circuit boards |
| Christmas cards |
RSPB |
The majority of RSPB's extensive range of Christmas cards are printed on high quality recycled board |
| Cushions | Eco | Made from recycled textiles |
| E-cloths
|
As Nature Intended |
Microfibre cloths from EnviroProducts - re-usable, long lasting and washable cleaning cloths allow you to clean without relying on chemicals. Also available from other outlets e.g. B&Q, John Lewis, Lakeland Ltd, Waitrose |
| EnviroProducts |
||
| The Green Trading Company | ||
| Envelopes |
Natural Collection |
White envelopes made from 100% post-consumer waste paper (80g/m2) |
| Recycled Paper Supplies |
Envelopes to match a wide range of papers - all made from recycled materials |
|
| Ryman | Recyclable/degradable bubble & manilla envelopes made from recycled paper | |
| J. Sainsbury | ||
| Manilla envelopes made from recycled paper | ||
| Fairtrade goods | St Michael & All Angels Church | Range
of items including some recycled products. NB: Only first Sunday of each month, after morning service |
| Fashion accessories | Jennifer Firkins | Soft handbags made from fabric offcuts, beadwork using reclaimed beads. Items can be made to order. |
| Furniture | Re-Form Furniture | Innovative furniture (tables and chairs) made using reclaimed timber and recycled plastic sheets |
| Garden bags | The Green Trading Company | Natural jute bag for carrying green waste - 2 sizes, reusable |
| Garden trugs
|
The Green Trading Company |
Made from 100% recycled polyethylene. Use trugs to carry compost & garden waste. |
| Natural Collection |
||
| RSPB | ||
| Wiggly Wigglers | ||
| Gift wrap |
The Green Trading Company |
Christmas gift wrap made from recycled paper - various designs |
| Natural Collection | Brightly patterned sheets of gift paper made from 100% recycled paper (85% post-consumer waste) | |
| RSPB | Christmas gift wrap made from recycled paper | |
| Glassware |
Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) | Glasses and tumblers made from 100% reused/recycled glass |
| Green Glass |
Glasses and tumblers made from recycled wine and beer bottles |
|
| Natural Collection | Contemporary glassware made from recycled post-consumer Spanish glass or made from recycled wine and beer bottles in the UK | |
| Greetings cards | The Green Trading Company | Cards printed on recycled card, recycled envelopes and compostable packaging |
| Handbags | The Green Trading Company | Made from recycled tyres |
| Hanging basket liners | The Green Trading Company | Made from recycled wool |
| Jewellery | The Green Trading Company | Jewellery made from recycled glass bottles and recycled magazines |
| Kitchen roll |
As Nature Intended |
Made from 100% recycled paper |
| Natural Collection |
Made from recycled paper |
|
| Ocado |
Made from recycled paper |
|
| J. Sainsbury | 'Revive' range - made from 100% recycled paper | |
| Mouse mats |
RHS |
Made from recycled circuit boards |
| The Green Trading Company | Made from recycled tyres | |
| Notecards |
The Green Trading Company |
Notecards and envelopes made from recycled card, with compostable packaging |
| Natural Collection |
Sets of beautiful cards made from 75% post-consumer waste paper - feature stunning photographs of trees from the Caledonian forest. |
|
| RSPB | Made from recycled paper | |
| Patagonia fleeces |
Cotswold |
Outdoor
clothing such as fleeces made from PCR. |
| Pencil
cases
|
Eco | Made from recycled rubber tyres |
| The Green Trading Company |
||
| Larger branches of Tesco | ||
| Planters | The Green Trading Company | Garden planters and trugs made from recycled rubber tyres |
| Printer cartridges | Ryman | Recycled inkjet cartridges |
| Recycling bags |
Lakeland Limited |
Sturdy bags which can be used to sort waste for recycling. Will stand upright and can be clipped together. |
| Shopping bags |
As Nature Intended |
Reusable cotton shopping bags to replace the need for plastic bags. |
| Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) | String bags | |
| The Green Trading Company |
Stylish
shopping bags made from recycled juice packs Natural jute reusable bags – available in 4 colours ‘Onya’ shopping bags – large range of shopping bags and backpacks String bags (cotton) – available in 10 colours |
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| Lakeland Limited | “Country Shopper” - shopping basket hand-woven from recycled materials | |
| Natural Collection | Organic cotton string bag - strong, natural, long lasting alternative to the plastic bag | |
| Slug products | The Green Trading Company | ‘Slug Buggers’ - eco-friendly slug pellets made from recycled wool |
| Solar products | Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) | Solar lights, solar radios, solar toys |
| Space savers |
Lakeland Limited |
Sweater and shoe stores for hanging in a cupboard—made from recycled plastic bottles |
| Stationery supplies | CAT | Broad range including pencils, clip boards, ruler, pencil cases, re-use envelopes |
| The Green Trading Company | Pens, pencils, rulers, notebooks - all from recycled materials or renewable sources | |
| Natural Collection |
White copier paper made from 100% post-consumer waste paper (80g/m2) |
|
| Recycled Paper Supplies |
Office paper, cards, envelopes, giftwrap, pens, pencils - all made using recycled materials |
|
| Remarkable | Colourful modern stationery, different from traditional concepts of 'recycled' papers | |
| RHS |
Notebooks - wirebound - covers are made from recycled circuit boards. |
|
| Ryman |
Office paper made from recycled paper (special order only) |
|
| WH Smith | File paper made from recycled paper | |
| Tissues |
As Nature Intended |
Made from 100% recycled paper |
| Ocado | Made from recycled paper | |
| J. Sainsbury | 'Revive' tissues made from recycled paper | |
| Traidcraft | Made from recycled paper | |
| Toilet paper | As Nature Intended |
Made from 100% recycled paper |
| Natural Collection | 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper | |
| Ocado | Made from recycled paper | |
| J. Sainsbury | 'Revive' range - made from 100% recycled paper | |
| Tesco, Syon Lane | 'Nouvelle' range - made from 100% recycled paper. Also available from other suppliers | |
| Tubtrugs | Green Trading Company | "The world's most useful tub". Brightly coloured recycled plastic tubs for garden use. Available in 2 sizes. |
| Underlay | Carpet Class | Supplies Duraley carpet underlay (crumb rubber type) made from recycled car tyres |
| Washing-up liquid | As Nature Intended | Refilling service available for some Ecover household products e.g. washing-up liquid, fabric conditioner, washing liquid |
| Water butt | Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) | Complete "Rainsaver Kit" (made from recycled plastic) includes water butt, stand and rain diverter |
| Crocus | Range of water butts, some from recycled plastic | |
| Wiggly Wigglers | Made from 95% recycled plastic | |
| Wormery | Wiggly Wigglers | Large selection of wormeries. Some are made from 100% recycled plastic. |
If you know of further items that could be included in this list, please email info@crag-online.org.uk