Tag: environmentally friendly
International Paper acquisition | BIC sells factory | Bong appoints CFO
Global pulp, paper, and packaging producer International Paper has acquired family-owned Spanish packaging business Envases Grau for an undisclosed sum.…
Commercial ups environmental credentials
UK-based business services specialist Commercial Group has been awarded The Planet Mark certification for continued efforts in reducing its carbon…
Emerald Brand launches licensing division
US-based office products manufacturer Emerald Brand has introduced the Emerald Ecovations division. This new department will license Emerald’s sustainable Tree-Free…
BIC sues former Cello pens owner | OfficeMax to close Waiwhetu offices | SYNNEX...
France-based vendor BIC has launched a suit with the high court in Mumbai, India, against the former owners of Cello…
A greener office future
Schneider pens are among the top brands in our industry, with environmental credentials that stand up to the toughest scrutiny.…
Do no harm
Environmentally-responsible products and practices, once seen as nice-to-haves but not essential, have moved centre stage, so much so that within…
Taking eco forward
Whether it’s governments moving to ban the sale of diesel engines and looking to use more renewable energy or consumers…
Breaking the cycle of waste in the office
We are on an increasingly unsustainable path when it comes to the use and waste of our natural resources. Economic…
Cartridge World launches Printer Exchange
Ink and toner franchise chain Cartridge World has launched an EOS exchange initiative to help small businesses deal with e-waste.Under…
SOFEA to launch rating system
The Sustainable Office European Association (SOFEA) is all set to launch its industry-wide sustainability rating system.The organisation met in Düsseldorf, Germany…
A green start to 2017 for Staples Canada
Staples Canada revealed some impressive achievements in its first quarter sustainability update."Our recycling programmes and sustainability initiatives have started the…
Wiles Greenworld bags recycling award
Commercial Group subsidiary Wiles Greenworld has been awarded a top prize at the National Recycling Awards 2017.The UK-based sustainable office…
Toshiba launches latest erasable printer
Toshiba has released its second-generation erasable toner printer.Unlike its first model, this world-first technology has been integrated into a standard…
Staples appoints new CMO | Google launches $5000 whiteboard | Former Steelcase boss heads...
A round-up of this week’s office products, business supplies and stationery news from around the web and elsewhere.Staples has appointed a…
3M doubles sustainability efforts
Consumer business group 3M has published its 2017 sustainability report.It highlights the group’s accomplishments in addressing global environmental and health…
Lyreco’s green efforts are paying off
OP reseller Lyreco has highlighted the impact of its social responsibility efforts in its annual sustainability report. It revealed an annual…
Humanscale launches green initiatives
Ergonomic workplace tool manufacturer Humanscale has announced new sustainability initiatives in its bid to create a “net positive impact” on…
Category Update: Paper cuts
The outlook for the paper industry appears bleak and analysis by industry experts RISI of the key figures confirms an…
Go green in 21 days
Avery UK is encouraging offices to make some environmentally-friendly changes as part of Green Office Week. Making little changes can have…
HP pledges further emissions cut
HP Inc has announced a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).The firm has said it will cut GHG…
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Icahn publishes letter to HP shareholders
Activist investor Carl Icahn has written an open letter to the shareholders of HP Inc, likening the company’s standalone restructuring…