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Sustainability
in the office

The UK generated 4.7 million tonnes of paper
and cardboard waste in 2017.

While 79%, 3.75 million tonnes, of Creating a more sustainable office is
this was recovered, that still leaves also about getting the basics right and
nearly one million tonnes currently going having a recycling programme is the
to landfill each year. first step.

By using recycled and recyclable paper With the right recycling bins in place
products, businesses can help to reduce any business can recycle paper,
this waste. cardboard, glass, cans, plastic bottles,
printer cartridges and batteries.
These choices can also reduce our
carbon footprint because paper recycling Other steps to take include
emits over 70% less carbon dioxide and switching to LED light bulbs, reducing
other greenhouse gases than virgin water usage by installing automatic
paper production.* or sensor taps and switching off
office equipment at the end of
From paper and filing to packaging and every day.
mailing, every recycled or recyclable choice
is another step to reducing greenhouse When it comes to recognising eco-
gases and supporting the conservation of friendly products there are a wide range
forests in the UK and around the world. of symbols that can help.

“one million tonnes
currently going to
landfill each year”

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A few examples include:
• The mobius loop logo which
indicates that an element
of the material within the
product is recycled. The
percentage of recycled
material will be displayed
where it is 60% or higher.

• PEFC indicates that paper is
from sustainably managed
forests and certified sources.

friendly • EU Eco-Label identifies
products that are less
harmful to the environment
than other brands

• Rainforest Alliance symbol
indicates a product that
is produced without
negatively impacting on
the environment or local
community.

Some planet-kind paper and sticky tape
choices are envoPAP Rico Copier Paper
(p.4), Forever Recycled Notebooks (p.8)
and Kraft Paper Tape (p.4).

For recyclable packaging, Geami
WrapPal Ex Mini (p.4) and Kraft Paper
Mailer Bags (p.5) are just two options,
and for eco-friendly storage and filing,
there are Forever Ring Binders (p.9),
Vegan A4 Lever Arch Files (p.9) and
ECO Popper Wallets (p.8).

*Paper and cardboard waste: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-waste-data 3

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Eco First 2. Office Paper

1. envoPAP Eco Copier Paper The paper that plants trees.

Paper made from sugar! • Helping create new native
• Manufactured from recycled woodland in the UK by supporting
the Woodland Trust.
sugarcane and wheatgrass
agricultural waste. • High white 161 CIE, totally chlorine
• Contains 80 percent less free office paper.
wood fibre than paper from
virgin fibres. • Carbon Capture - CO2 emissions
• 147 CIE whiteness. captured by planting trees.

• Produced to the most demanding
environmental standards.

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
SPR82001 A4 80gsm 2500 £22.69 PPR00138 A4 75gsm 2500 £18.95

3. Geami WrapPak Ex Mini 4. Stainless Steel Drinking Bottle

A disposable carton box that expands the die cut paper into a 3D honeycomb structure. In Ideal for use anywhere including the
combination with the tissue interleaf it provides a unique wrapping product. gym, camping, work or home, this
drinking bottle will keep drinks hot
• The combination of patented die cut Kraft paper with a tissue interleaf. for 12 hours or cold for 24 hours.
• Excellent surface protection and great presentation - paper absorbs shock. • 500ml.
• Improves wrapping speed and overall packing throughout.
• Reduced storage and transportation costs, increasing productivity and efficiency.
• Take any length needed to pack a specific product.
• Simple and easy to use.
• Small footprint, can be placed anywhere.
• Eco-friendly wrapping solution.
• 50.8cm wide x length 80m unexpanded , 135m expanded.

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
ANT93557 WrapPak Each £40.06 AU52110 White
AU52100 Black Each £8.44
Each £8.44

5. Plastic Water Bottle 6. Treesaver™ Recycled HB Pencils

Reusable plastic water bottle will keep you Environmentally friendly wood-free pencil.
hydrated and is kinder to the environment than • Made from 90% recycled plastic cups.
single use plastic bottles. • Splinterproof and chew-resistant for safer use.
• Internal straw attached to lid. • Standard 7mm hexagonal barrel.
• 700ml. • Ideal for student use.
• Packed in a recycled cardboard.

90%

recycled

Made from 90%
recycled cups

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
AU52929 Blue Each £3.99 EG60613 HB Pencils 12 £1.02
EG60260 HB Pencils 240 £19.35

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1. Treesaver™ Recycled Colouring Pencils 2. Shatter Resistant Ruler

These environmentally friendly wood free Made from a high recycled content, each ruler features a fun design
ReCreate Treesaver Recycled Colouring and is printed with what it has been recycled from.
Pencils are made from 90 percent recycled
plastic cups. • Features both metric and imperial measurements.

100% Recycled

from Printers

Code Description Made from 90% Code Description Pack Price
EG60612 Handy Pack recycled cups EG69916 30cm 100 £26.43
EG60989 Dispenser Box
Pack Price
12 £1.35
144 £13.32

3. Recycled Green Bubble Mailer 4. Kraft Paper Tape

The small cell size features the same protection as the Offers an environmentally-friendly, paper-based
large bubble range and is ideal for packaging. alternative to traditional tapes.
• Fully recyclable and made from a minimum of 50% recycled materials.
• Small cell size. • The self-adhesive paper forms a strong and
• Roll size: 750mm x 75m. long-lasting bond and does not need water to
• Colour: Green. activate the adhesive.

• The tape has a strong resistance to moisture
and humidity.

• Sticks to all carton surfaces.
• 100% recyclable.

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
JF79447 750mm x 75m Each £23.02 PB06558 50mm x 50m 6 £8.42

5. Kraft Paper Mailer Bags 6. Document Enclosed Envelopes

Sustainable and environmentally friendly Sustainable alternative to
alternative to polythene mailing bags. polythene document wallets.
• Made from high strength virgin kraft paper. • Rigid paper construction.
• Fully recyclable and plastic free. • Made from chlorine free bleached pulp.
• Plastic free and fully recyclable.

A6

Code Description Pack Price Code A5 Pack Price
PB75958 420 x 340 x 80mm PB76989 1000 £19.50
PB75959 480 x 380 x 80mm 100 £47.08 PB76990 Description 1000 £36.09
PB75960 600 x 480 x 80mm 100 £50.48 A6
50 £29.62 A5

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Eco First 2. Kraft Paper Roll

1. Surf Kraft Mailer Envelopes A recycled paper suitable for everyday wrapping needs
and to fill voids within cartons and packages.
Padded Surf envelopes are 100% recyclable and • Cost-effective choice against pure kraft paper.
made of paper inside and out. • 85gsm.
• Corrugated paper lining.
• 100% recyclable. 100%
• Tear resistant.
recycled

Code Description Pack Price
PB80038 500mm x 175m Each £10.11

Code Description Pack Price 3. Biofil Loosefill Bag
PB80002 D1, 180 x 265mm
PB80005 G4, 240 x 330mm 200 £34.14 Lightweight, economical and 100% biodegradable.
PB80006 H5, 270 x 360mm 100 £26.21 • 100% biodegradable.
PB80008 K7, 350 x 470mm 100 £28.34 • Provides protection for boxed products.
PB80009 A000, 110 x 165mm 100 £44.76 • Starch based which biodegrades naturally.
PB80012 D1, 180 x 265mm 200 £21.82 • Conforms to EN-13432.
PB80015 G4, 240 x 330mm 200 £35.83 • Supplied in a bag.
PB80016 H5, 270 x 360mm 100 £27.74
PB80018 K7, 350 x 470mm 100 £30.09 Code Description Pack Price
100 £47.88 PB80043 Loosefill Each £13.58

2yr

warranty

Code Description Pack Price

A HM03423 Monolith Blue Line 15.6” Laptop Backpack Each £26.96
Each £27.70
B HM03425 Monolith Blue Line 15.6” Laptop Hybird Briefcase/Backpack Each £18.99
Each £16.27
C HM03427 Monolith Blue Line 15.6” Laptop Briefcase

D HM03429 Monolith Blue Line 13.3” Chromebook Tablet Briefcase

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1. Water Cups Eco First

Environmentally-friendly PLA clear water cups. 2. Reuseable Bamboo Cups
• Designed for water or cold drinks.
• Not suitable for use in vending machine. Reusable bamboo cup made from bamboo fibres, it is much more
• Biodegradable and compostable. environmentally friendly than single-use cups
• It includes a silicone lid and matching silicone

heat sleeve to keep hands safe from hot cups.
• BPA-free.
• Dishwasher safe.
• Do not microwave.

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
AS00297 20cl 7oz 100 £4.65 MYC06251 350ml Each £5.72
MYC06252 400ml Each £6.33

3. Mug Holder 4. Recycled Boxes

This handy mug holder is exceptionally easy to use and offers • Made from 100% recycled materials.
a much safer alternative to your standard drinks tray. • Black
• Made from 100% recycled waste plastic sourced

directly from the ocean.
• Designed to hold 4 mugs, glasses or bottles.
• Stackable and easily washable.

100%

recycled

Code Description Pack Price Code Size Dimensions Pack Price
OPN33015 Cup Holder Each £8.64 RB06249 52L 29 x 59 x 40cm Each £4.52
RB06250 34L 25 x 50 x 35cm Each £3.10

Code Description Pack Price

Gel Ink 10 £13.47
10 £13.47
PI37748 Black
12 £11.84
PI37750 Blue 12 £11.84

Gel Ink Refills 10 £9.64
10 £9.64
PI16331 Black
12 £4.12
PI16333 Blue 12 £4.12

Ballpoint

PI02722 Black

PI02746 Blue

Ballpoint Refills

PI52480 Black

PI52482 Blue

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Eco First 2. ECO Clip Files

1. ECO Report Files Ideal for storing important documents on the move.
• ECO report/presentation file made from 100% biodegradable material.
Document Management doing a world of good. • Simple way to file unpunched papers.
• ECO report/presentation file made from 100% biodegradable material. • Easy side clip to secure contents.
• Each section has a 2-hole fastening mechanism, holding punched papers securely. • Assorted colours: Green, blue and white.
• Assorted colours: Green, blue and white.

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
HT00222 A4 - Assorted 10 £3.92 HT00235 A4 - Assorted 10 £6.94

3. ECO Popper Wallets 4. ECO PivotClip Files

Helping organise files efficiently. Bright, light, and holds documents tight.
• ECO wallet made from 100% biodegradable smooth material. • ECO polypropylene file made from 100% biodegradable material.
• Fold-over flap with colour co-ordinated press-stud closure, keeping contents safe. • Pivoting/swivel clip grips papers securely.
• Assorted colours: Green, aqua, pink, purple and blue. • Assorted colours: Green, blue and clear.

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
HT15181 A3 - Assorted 5 £3.18 HT15187 A4 - Assorted 5 £4.17
HT15184 A3 - Clear 5 £3.18

5. VA Mesh Zippa-Bag High Capacity 300µm

• Size: DL, A6, A5 & Foolscap in black = 0.3mm
• Environmentally Friendly PVC Free Recyclable Material
• 0.3mm thickness reinforced heavy duty mesh bag with sewn edges to be water

resistant and add strength
• Strong long lasting coloured fabric with smooth action metal zip pull at top
• Band of material at top near zip in black. Top zip in black

ZIPPA-BAGS

OUR ARE

Code Description Pack Price
3 £3.96
A6 (150 x 120mm) 3 £4.21
3 £5.19
SK22130 Black 3 £7.17

DL (240 x 130mm)

SK22090 Black

A5 (255 x 205mm)

SK22093 Black

Foolscap (360 x 275mm)

SK22096 Black

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1. Recycled Notebooks 2. Vegan A4 Lever Arch Files

These environmentally friendly Forever Notebooks are made from 100% recycled paper. The vegan friendly file is made from durable polypropylene with a large spine
• Contains 120 pages of premium quality 90gsm white recycled paper.
• Micro-perforated sheets. label for easy identification.
• Blue Angel certified card and paper.
• Features a standard lever arch mechanism for filing A4 documents.

• Metal reinforced finger hole for easy retrieval.

• Made from durable polypropylene.

• Large spine label.

• Vegan friendly. Gelatin free glue used in the
• A4, 80mm spine.

manufacture of these files

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
GH15638 A4 5 £12.23 GH91011 Black 20 £48.93
GH15639 A5 10 £20.39 GH10112 White 20 £48.93

3. Forever Lever Arch Files 4. Forever Ring Binders

• 100% Blue Angel certified recycled two colour paper covering • 100% Blue Angel certified recycled two colour paper covering
100% Blue Angel certified recycled board. 100% Blue Angel certified recycled board.

• 80mm spine. • 40mm spine.
• Ergonomic Prem’Touch mechanism with rubber button. • 2 ‘O’ ring mechanism.
• Metal finger pull and reinforced bottom edge. • Assorted colour pack includes dark blue, dark green, light blue,
• Assorted colour pack includes dark blue, dark green, light blue,
light green, ivory, orange, red and chocolate.
light green, ivory, orange, red and chocolate.

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
GH89101 Black 10 £28.54 GH54980 Assorted 10 £24.14
GH53980 Assorted 10 £28.54

5. Forever PP Ring Binders 6. Forever Pocket Spiral Files

• Rigid Blue Angel certified recycled polypropylene textured covers. • Premium quality 100% recycled Blue Angel certified 300gsm manilla.
• 2 ‘O’ ring mechanism. • Pocket on inside back cover for loose sheets.
• Tough wipe clean covers. • Metal spring mechanism allows for easy insertion and removal of punched papers.
• A4+ version can be used with punched pockets.
• Assorted colour pack includes lime, red, orange, turquoise and dark blue.

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
GH54257 30mm 10 £32.62 GH25648 Assorted 25 £13.86

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Eco First 2. Compostable Caddy Liners

1. Kitchen Caddy Made from 100% natural materials and compost entirely
back to the earth.
For an easy way to create compost from everyday kitchen waste. • Ideal for local collections and home composting.
• Prevents odours and leaks.
• Handle for easy carrying.
• Easy to clean and resistant

to detergents.
• Hinged lid with locking mechanism.
• Dimensions:

238 x 275 x 300mm (WxDxH).

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
SBY22432 10L Each £9.20 RY37084 10L 6x20 £12.36

3. Professional Cleaning Range

The ready-to-use measured dosage system sees a reduction in storage,
waste, transport cost and most importantly single use plastics.

• Space saving recycling packaging.
• Each sachet contains the correct amount of formulation for the cleaning application.
• Simply place the sachet into water (warm is better) to get a ready-to-use solution of

quality cleaning products.
Trigger Spray Range
• One sachet per 750ml trigger spray.
Bucket/Machine Range
• One sachet per 5 or 10 litre bucket.

Code Description Range Pack Price Code Description Range Pack Price
PVA48020 Hard Surface Cleaner Aqua 100 Sachets Bucket/Machine PVA48002 Cleaner Sanitiser 20 Sachets Trigger Spray
PVA48013 Degreaser 100 Sachets Bucket/Machine Each £18.48 PVA48003 Glass and Stainless Steal 20 Sachets Trigger Spray Each £6.93
PVA48023 Laundry 50 Sachets Bucket/Machine Each £18.48 PVA48006 Bathroom Trigger Spray Bottle Each £6.93
PVA48015 Toilet Cleaner 12 Sachets Trigger Spray Each £17.30 PVA48007 Multi Purpose Trigger Spray Bottle Each £1.71
PVA48000 Bathroom Cleaner 20 Sachets Trigger Spray Each £8.49 PVA48034 Toilet Cleaner Bottle Each £1.71
PVA48001 Multi Purpose Cleaner 20 Sachets Trigger Spray Each £6.93 PVA80068 Sanitise Trigger Spray Bottle Each £1.71
Each £6.93 Each £1.71

4. Slim Jim Recycling Station

With 2 and 3 stream options for paper, landfill and mixed recycling.

• Components easily snap into place without the need for hardware.
• Venting channels for easy liner removal.
• Cinch grip to secure and hide liner bags.
• 2 stream includes: 2 x base, 2 x lid, 1 x blue paper lid insert, 1 x black

landfill lid insert.
• 3 stream includes: 3 x base, 3 x lid, 1 x blue paper lid insert, 1 x black

landfill lid insert, 1 x green mixed recycling insert.

Code Description Pack Price
ES17825ut Black/Blue Each £262.80
ES79000ut Black/Blue/Green Each £329.14

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1. Clipper Organic Hot Chocolate 2. Clipper Fairtrade Tea Bags

Luxuriously smooth and exquisitely delicious. A delicious golden blend of tea from the finest
• Simply add to hot water and stir. Fairtrade tea estates in Africa, Sri-Lanka and India.
• Contains no artificial ingredients.

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
AU93878 1kg Each £12.39 AU33321 Everyday Tea Bags 1100 £29.21

3. Magazine File 4. Letter Tray

Innovative shape for easy handling of the file and its contents. Letter tray for documents A4+ size.
• Magazine file holds documents up to A4+size. • Robust and stable.
• Good stability and large storage capacity. • Can be stacked vertically or in steps.
• W82 x D266 x H305mm. • W255 x D346 x H65mm.

100% 100%

recycled recycled

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
CE06111 Magazine File Each £6.00 CE06112 Letter Tray Each £3.63

5. Waste Paper Bin 6. 4 Drawer Set

• Integrated handles for easy transport and emptying. A perfect space saving solution for your desktop.
• 18 litre capacity. • Drawer set with 4 drawers each 38mm high.
• Easy to clean interior. • Easy access without opening the drawers.
• D263 x H335mm. • Smooth drawer action with safety stop.
• W284 x D348 x H234mm.

100% 100%

recycled recycled

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
CE06113 Waste Paper Bin Each £4.57 CE06114 4 Drawer Set Each £32.09

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Eco First 2. Carbon Neutral Letter Trays

1. Carbon Neutral Magazine File Environmentally friendly Exacompta Carbon Netural Letter Trays are made from 100
percent recycled plastic waste and can hold documents up to A4 plus size.
Environmentally friendly Exacompta Carbon Netural Magazine Files are made from • Ideal for files, letters, documents and more.
100 percent recycled plastic waste and can hold documents up to A4 plus size. • Durable and brightly coloured.
• Ideal for magazines, brochures, files and more. • Assorted colours: Tropical Blue, Lime Green,
• Durable and brightly coloured.
• Colours includes: Tropical Blue, Lime Green, Turquoise and Raspberry..

Turquoise and Raspberry.

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
GH11155 Assorted 4 £15.40 GH11154 Assorted 4 £10.60

3. Carbon Neutral Pen Pot 4. Carbon Neutral Big Box

Ideal for pens, pencils, paper clips and other small stationery items. This environmentally friendly 4 Drawer desktop storage unit is made from
durable, ultra rigid plastic and has no carbon footprint.
• 4 brightly coloured sections can be assembled to form a circle or a tower. • Black body with multicoloured drawers.
• The drawers are smooth running with stops and
• Made from 100% recycled plastic waste.
an open front design for quick and easy filing.
• Environmentally friendly. . • Suitable for A4 plus documents.
• W347 x D278 x 267mm.

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
GH09457 Multicoloured Each £13.86 GH42450 Black/Multicoloured Each £36.26

5. HD-140 Heavy Duty Stapler 6. HD-210 Heavy Duty Stapler

Made with a high level of recycled plastic. Powerful performer for great results.
• 140 sheet capacity (80gsm). • 210 sheet capacity (80gsm).
• Full strip, press button system for front loading. • Made with a high level of recycled plastic.
• Tough all-metal chassis. • Full strip, press button system for front loading.
• Supplied with 1000 923/12mm staples. • Tough all-metal chassis.
• Supplied with 1000 923/12mm staples.

Code Description Pack Price Code Description Pack Price
HT01669 Black Each £15.68 Each £23.38
HT01678 Black
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