Staples is committed to continually improving our environmental performance and helping customers improve theirs. We are committed to promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable products and services within both our business and that of our customers.

Waste and Recycling
We have a comprehensive recycling programme in place with one of our major machine suppliers, Hewlett Packard (HP). As an intensive user of print cartridges, the HP Planet Partners programme allows you to take an environmentally-responsible approach without imposing another administrative burden. Rest assured, your print cartridges will be properly and responsibly recycled. No cartridge returned through Planet Partners ever goes to landfill.

Energy Efficiency
We are committed to reducing energy usage across our operations. As part of our Environmental Management System, we have implemented an energy efficiency programme that includes fitting monitoring equipment on boilers and a turn off equipment campaign.

Delivery
Staples uses route analysis technology to optimise vehicle efficiency and reduce mileage.

Our drivers are encouraged, through good driving techniques, to maintain economic fuel consumption. When purchasing vehicles, we also take into consideration all European regulations, CO2 emissions and fuel efficiency. We also maintain our vehicles in accordance to manufacturers’ recommended standards, therefore reducing the risk of unnecessary pollution.

In addition, Staples uses double deck delivery trailers to maximise the efficiency of each journey. We also have a policy of backhauling where possible to reduce the mileage of our fleet.

Products
We offer an extensive choice of environmentally friendly products – more than 1,000 in our 2007 catalogue. These are marked with an environmentally friendly 'ecoffice' logo and are comprised of products that are recycled, energy efficient, biodegradable, non-toxic, rechargeable, remanufactured, recyclable, from a sustainable source or designed to last longer.

Our products are delivered in boxes made of recycled materials and whenever possible, factory cartons are used for full case shipments. Bags and envelopes are used for small items or orders, and our distribution centres use software that automatically selects the optimal size box for every shipment to minimise waste.

Customers
We believe it's important to educate our customers about environmentally sound and cost-effective buying and recycling practices so that they can integrate them into their daily business routine. We are proud to provide a choice of eco-friendly office supplies that companies can feel good about purchasing, as well as recycling.

In addition to our environmental products, our Business Solutions Catalogue is printed on paper from a sustainable source. However, to limit the number of catalogues we print, we encourage you to order online, and to consolidate orders where possible to reduce the environmental impact of deliveries and packaging.

A Staples representative can visit your location and recommend green product substitutions. Using sophisticated reporting tools, we can also help you track the number and type of environmental products you purchase.