Spotlight on repurposed products

There are many things you can do to lessen your ecological impact and protect the environment—from reducing electrical consumption and driving a hybrid car to recycling your trash and planting a tree. But there’s another sustainable step you also take, one that combines your passion for the planet with your love of gardening and alfresco entertaining: Opt for lawn and garden products made from repurposed materials.

More brands today are recycling plastic, rubber, and other discarded ingredients and transforming them into popular products that can be used in your yard, including mulch, landscape fabric, and outdoor furniture. Only consumers are getting more than merely guilt-free green goods; they’re also benefitting from high-quality durable merch, say the experts.

For success stories and more information, read my latest article for The Costco Connection, available here.