Recyline founder Eric Hudson greens toothbrushes to tableware and shares how going to work is more fun when you make products that are even better the second time around.

How do you eco?

I’m the founder of Recycline, a pioneer in green product design using recycled materials that are then recyclable, and have been at the forefront of cutting-edge, environmentally-friendly home goods for more than 10 years. Recycline’s mission is to deliver consumer products that offer great looking design, high performance and are better for the environment than alternative products. Right now we make personal care products such as toothbrushes and razors, a tableware line that includes plates, cutlery and tumblers, and the Preserve Kitchen collection including cutting boards, colanders, mixing bowls and storage containers.

Why did you go eco?

I started Recycline in 1996. I wanted to start my own business that developed creative ways to conserve and re-use the earth’s resources. There was a lot of recycling going on back in the early ‘90s and there weren’t a lot of companies putting those materials back into new products. I saw an opportunity in that 45% percent of people recycled and I thought they would have an interest in products made from their efforts. The biggest opportunity was with #5 plastics. They weren’t being recycled well nor reused well. And there you have it. I also wanted to start a company that I would feel good about coming to every day.

What’s your favorite eco tip?

There are a ton of easy things everyone can do like unplug unnecessary clocks and lights and appliances when not in use. Reuse bags. Eliminate store-purchased bottled water. Ride a bike to public transport. Try to change to greener large purchases - refrigerator, home heating and insulation, car. And recycle! At Recycline, we take pride in turning other people’s trash into great looking, functional products that are affordably priced so that folks have one more way to live in an environmentally responsible way every day

EcoLinks

• Recycline
• Earth 911