Top Sustainable Office Products for 2024: Eco-Friendly Picks from The Green Office
At The Green Office, we understand the importance of minimising your environmental impact. That's why we've compiled a list of our top picks for sustainable office products in 2024, helping you make a difference while keeping your office running smoothly.
Paper & Printing:
- Steinbeis No. 1 Classic Paper Off-White A4 80gsm: This 100% recycled paper is perfect for everyday printing and copying. Its natural off-white colour is achieved through non-harmful bleaching and avoids optical brightening agents.
Benefits: Reduces reliance on virgin trees, and eliminates harmful chemicals in production.
Writing Instruments:
- PaperMate Kilometrico Ballpoint Pen: Made from 80% recycled plastic, these pens deliver smooth writing and come in packs of 50.
Benefits: Reduces plastic waste headed to landfill.
- Pilot Begreen B2P Retractable Gel Rollerball Pen Recycled B2P Gel: Made from 89% recycled plastic, including PET plastic from drinks bottles, this pen offers a smooth writing experience and is refillable for long-lasting use.
Benefits: Reduces reliance on virgin plastic for pen bodies, and promotes reusability.
Notebooks & Pads:
- Pukka Pad Recycled Ruled Wirebound Notebook 110 Pages A5 (Pack of 3): These notebooks are made from 100% recycled paper with faint-ruled pages for clear organisation. The wire binding and cover are also constructed from recycled materials.
Benefits: Diverts paper waste from landfills, and reduces the need for new materials.
- Grafico Recycled Shorthand Notebook 160 Pages 203 x 127mm: Featuring 100% recycled 60gsm paper and a durable card cover, this eco-friendly notebook is ideal for note-taking on the go.
Benefits: Reduces reliance on virgin paper, and uses recycled materials for cover.
- Pukka Pad Recycled Project Book B5 Wirebound 200 Pages Recycled Card Cover (Pack of 3): Made from 100% recycled 80gsm paper, these project books feature helpful sustainability tips on the inside cover and perforated pages for easy organization.
Benefits: Uses recycled paper and cardboard, and promotes waste reduction with perforated pages.
Packaging:
- ECO Kraft Self-Adhesive Paper Packaging Tape: This 70gsm paper tape is ideal for sealing boxes and features a long-lasting adhesive. It's fully recyclable and eliminates plastic waste.
Benefits: Biodegradable and recyclable alternative to traditional plastic packing tape.
Binding Supplies:
- Renz A4 Eco Plastic-Free Frosted Binding Covers: Made from high-quality, recyclable, and compostable materials, these covers offer a sustainable alternative for binding documents.
Benefits: Eliminates plastic waste associated with traditional binding covers, and promotes biodegradability.
- Stewart Superior Eco Biodegradable Punched Pocket A4: These multi-punched pockets are made from 80-micron, biodegradable, and fully recyclable material. They feature a clear, embossed finish and are copy-safe to prevent print from lifting off.
Benefits: Biodegradable and recyclable material reduces environmental impact.
Office Recycling:
- Durable ECO Waste Bin 16 Litre Capacity 80% Recycled Plastic Waste Basket Grey: This sleek and practical bin features an easy-to-clean interior and is made from 80% recycled plastic.
Benefits: Reduces reliance on virgin plastic for waste bins, and promotes recycling.
- Battery Tube Recycling Bin: This bin provides a convenient way to dispose of used batteries, promoting responsible battery recycling and keeping them out of landfills.
Benefits: Encourages proper battery disposal, and reduces environmental hazards.
- Acorn Cardboard Recycling Bin 60 Litre (Pack of 5): Made from 80% recycled material, this economical and lightweight recycling bin is ideal for waste paper and cardboard.
Benefits: Uses recycled materials, and promotes separation of recyclables from landfill waste.
- Trento Oko 3 x 9L Recycling Bin White: This attractive and practical bin features three color-coded, 9-liter inner bins for easy waste separation. The pedal system ensures minimal contact with the lid.
Benefits: Encourages proper waste sorting and recycling, and reduces contamination of recyclable materials.
- Pure Soft Eco 100% Recycled Quick Dissolve Toilet Rolls (Pack of 4): This 2-ply toilet paper is made from 100% recycled paper and comes in a compostable wrapper. It's also quick-dissolving, ideal for avoiding blocked drains.
Benefits: Uses recycled materials, reduces reliance on virgin trees, and promotes biodegradability.
Utensils:
- Eco-Friendly Disposable Wooden Cutlery Set (Pack of 300): This 100% biodegradable and compostable cutlery set is a great alternative to plastic options.
Benefits: Biodegradable material eliminates plastic waste associated with disposable utensils.
Mailing & Packaging:
- Eco-Mailer, Master'in Performance, 155 x 235mm Buff Box of 100 FSC Mix Credit: This sustainable and recyclable padded mailer is made from 70% recycled paper and eliminates single-use plastic.
Benefits: Reduces reliance on plastic bubble mailers, and promotes recycling of paper materials.
- Really Useful 35L Stacking Box Recycled Grey: Made from 100% recyclable material, these plastic stacking boxes offer a durable storage solution for office supplies, filing, and more.
Benefits: Uses recycled plastic, and promotes reusability.
- Avery Laser Recycled Address Label 199.6 x 143.5mm 2 Per A4 Sheet White (Pack of 30): Made from 100% chlorine-free, bleached recycled paper, these labels are kind to the environment. The manufacturing process recycles any waste material, and both the labels and packaging can be recycled with normal office waste. They're also Jam Free for smooth printing and feature Avery QuickPeel technology for faster application.
Benefits: Reduces reliance on virgin paper for labels, minimises waste during production, and uses recycled materials in packaging.
- Pukka Pad Recycled Box File Foolscap Kraft (Pack of 8): These box files are made from 100% recycled cardboard and feature an internal spring clip and lid catch for secure storage of documents.
Benefits: Diverts cardboard waste from landfills, and eliminates the need for virgin cardboard.
Sticky Notes:
- Q-Connect Repositionable Recycled 76 x 127mm Yellow Quick Notes (Pack of 12): Made from 100% recycled paper, these repositionable notes feature a strong adhesive that sticks to most surfaces and is removed cleanly.
Benefits: Uses recycled materials, and reduces paper waste.
Envelopes:
- Evolve C4 Envelopes Window Recycled Pocket Self Seal 100gsm White (Pack of 250): These environmentally friendly envelopes are made from 100% recycled paper and feature a convenient address window for easy use.
Benefits: Reduces reliance on virgin paper for envelopes, and promotes recycling.
Pencils:
- ReCreate Treesaver Recycled HB Pencil (Pack of 72): These unique pencils are made from 90% recycled plastic cups and are splinter-proof with break-resistant lead.
Benefits: Repurposes plastic waste into a usable product, and eliminates reliance on wood for pencils.
Filing:
- Leitz Recycle Document Wallet Plastic A4 Green: Made from 80% recycled plastic and certified climate-neutral, this document wallet offers a durable and eco-friendly storage solution for important papers.
Benefits: Reduces reliance on virgin plastic, uses recycled materials, and minimises environmental impact.
We hope this list inspires you to make more sustainable choices for your office environment. By choosing eco-friendly products, you can help conserve resources, reduce waste, and minimise your environmental impact. Visit The Green Office today to explore our wide selection of sustainable office supplies and make a difference!
