This category lists environmentally preferred products and services that are locally available, but do not correspond with the existing categories on Finger Lakes Buy Green. The products in this category currently include foodservice disposables and paper janitorial supplies. The non-paper serviceware listed here is either certified as compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute or recyclable in Tompkins County. The paper supplies, including toilet paper, paper towels, and tissues, are made 100% with recycled materials.

The words "degradable," "biodegradable," and "compostable" are now commonly used on product labels, but many shoppers do not actually understand their meanings. For an explanation of these terms, click here.

Businesses that are a part of the local waste management infrastructure and facilitate the diversion of municipal waste from landfills by offering recycling, reuse, or composting services are also listed in this section.