Everyone knows the importance of recycling as more and more people are recycling produce in the home, such as glass, paper, cans and cardboard, but there is so much more we can do in the workplace by recycling and using products made from recycled material. Not only will this give us a real sense of satisfaction knowing we are doing something for the environment, it is really easy once you've got into the habit. Every product that we recycle and every recycled item we buy, makes a difference.
When buying your office supplies look out for the various different logos.
100% Recycled
Manufactured from 100% recycled materials
Over 50% Recycled
Manufactured from more than 50% recycled materials
Up to 50% Recycled
Manufactured from between 20-50% recycled materials
Environmental Benefit
Product and/ or source has a recognised environmental benefit
Many products shown on our site are helpful to our environment or provide benefit to growers and suppliers in Third World Countries.
FAIRTRADE - The Fairtrade Mark, which is awarded by the Fairtrade Foundation to products which meet international Fairtrade standards, is an independent consumer label which guarantees a better deal for producers in developing countries, ensuring that farmers receive a fair price and workers a fair wage with an additional premium to invest in community development. The chain is strong; local communities benefit from the greater economic security, improved health services and education programmes that Fairtrade can bring. Fairtrade is an alternative approach to conventional international trade.
NORDIC SWAN - The Nordic Swan Eco-labelling criteria are based on the evaluation of the environmental impacts during the life cycle of the product. The inks are water based or alcohol based and are not hazardous to health or environment. There are no chlorinated plastics or heavy metals in the products.
ECOVER - Ecover is an international company active in the production of ecological detergents and cleansing agents. Ecovers progressive environmental policy is not only demonstrated by the products it sells but is also an integral part of the companie's business operations.
TCO - TCO-labelled products must have low emissions, meet ergonomic design criteria and have minimal environment impact.
REMARKABLE - Remarkable's philosophy is to create recycled items that are well designed, great quality and a joy to own . As well as their environmental credentials all their products are made using only UK recycled materials.
RECYCOLOGY - The Recycology range from Pentel is a new range of planet-friendly filing products that help make the worlds resources go further. Manufactured from more than 50% recycled materials they use fewer virgin resources.
BEGREEN - A real innovation in writing instruments - a full recycled range of products. All the products you will find in the range have been selected to match your most important requirements. Pilot Pen is fully engaged in ISO14001 programmes in order to find the most effective ways to reduce impacts made on the environment.
FSC - The trademark of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) indicates that the wood used to make the product comes from a forest which is well managed according to strict environmental, social and economic standards. The forest of origin has been independently inspected and evaluated according to the principles and criteria for forest management agreed and approved by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC is an international, non profit association whose membership comprises environmental and social groups and progressive forestry and wood retail companies working in partnership to improve forest management worldwide.
ETHICAL TEA PARTNERSHIP - The Ethical Tea Partnership works to monitor living and working conditions on tea estates with the aim of making sure that the tea you buy has been produced in a socially responsible way.
