What is the difference between Pre Consumer and Post Consumer recyclables?
A. The pre consumer and post consumer content are measured by a percentage of the total recycled materials used to manufacture a new product. Post consumer indicates the material has been in the hands of the consumer already. The highest percentage of post consumer material is the most desired kind of recycled product because it supports the local efforts of community recycling programs like St. Joseph County’s. Pre consumer recyclable materials are those collected from industry. These materials are generated by companies and collected for recycling within their business operations to avoid land filling or incinerating their waste items. They save money by diverting these waste streams from the trash to a second use.
